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About Us The School of Life Course & Population Sciences is one of six Schools that make up the Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine at King’s College London. The School unites over 300 experts in women and children’s health, nutritional sciences, population health and the molecular genetics of human disease. Our research links the causes of common health problems to life’s landmark stages, treating life, disease and healthcare as a continuum. We are interdisciplinary by nature, and this innovative approach works: 91 per cent of our research submitted to the Subjects Allied to Medicine (Pharmacy, Nutritional Sciences and Women's Health cluster) for REF was rated as world-leading or internationally excellent. We use this expertise to teach the next generation of health professionals and research scientists. Based across Guy’s, St Thomas’ and Waterloo campuses, King’s Denmark Hill, our academic programme of teaching, research and clinical practice is embedded across five Departments.  More information: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/slcps About the role We are looking for a skilled biomedical scientist with a strong interest in the human microbiome, clinical test development and have proven relevant microbiology/sequencing and bioinformatics skills. An interest is reproduction and pregnancy is desirable. The post holder will be responsible for optimising protocols for rapid testing of the reproductive tract microbiome and developing a bioinformatics workflow for data generated using an Oxford Nanopore Technology platform. The post holder will be supported by an experienced bioinformatician members of the Clinical Diagnostics Development Team based at Guy’s Campus. They will work with existing human samples and alongside members of Professor Tribe’s and Dr Rocio Martinez Nunez’s labs, The Hub for Applied Bioinformatics (Dr Alessandra Vigilante) and the clinical preterm birth team based at St Thomas’ Hospital.  The postholder will need to be methodological, organised and efficient with proven experience of working within a relevant lab setting and generation of results at a conference or via a peer reviewed publication. They will also have excellent communication skills and the ability to work with multiple teams seamlessly. This is a full-time post (35 hours per week) and you will be offered a fixed term contract until 31 May 2027. The postholder will be expected to be on site as this is a lab-based role. About You To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria BSc in Microbiology, Biomedical Sciences, or equivalent (Upper second class or higher) - Grade 5 Research Assistant only PhD (or pending results) in relevant subject to microbiology and/or reproductive health - Grade 6 Research Associate only Proven lab experience in microbiology and sequencing Experience of optimising research methods/protocols Experience of using R for bioinformatic analyses. Evidence of research publications (e.g. conference abstract or paper) Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that enables effective communication Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Ability to work on own initiative and to work to and meet firm deadlines Desirable criteria Experience in developing protocols for future implementation into a clinical environment Industrial work experience Knowledge of GCP and HTA regulations Downloading a copy of our Job Description  Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click “Apply Now”. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.  Further Information We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. Interviews are due to be held by mid-January 2026, with a start date by March 2026. This post is subject to Occupational Health clearances. Grade and Salary: Grade 5: £39,076 - £43,909 per annum; Grade 6: £45,031 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 134785 Close Date: 07-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Prof Rachel Tribe Contact Details: Rachel.tribe@kcl.ac.uk

Department: Applied Social Studies Vacancy ID: 039243 Closing Date: 19-Jan-2026 We are seeking an excellent academic to join our staff as an Assistant Professor / Lecturer in Social Policy. The person appointed will have a proven record of teaching, research and publication, appropriate to career stage. They will be expected to make a strong contribution to the teaching programme of the Department and undertake teaching duties on the Department’s undergraduate and postgraduate programmes as well as the supervision of Master’s and PhD students. The appointee will be expected to build a strong research profile, that supports the University’s research strategy including affiliating to the Research Institutes, where appropriate and working with colleagues on national and international research. The appointee will be expected to sustain and conduct research, engage in scholarship of quality and substance and generate publications of international standard.  Salary: Assistant Professor / Lecturer: €64,753 – €102,539 p.a. (7 points) Assistant Lecturer: €42,099 – €71,998 p.a. (14 points) Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Closing Date: 23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Monday, 19th of January 2026. Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified above. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Late applications will not be accepted. Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer The position is subject to the Statutes of the University

Department: Electronic Engineering Vacancy ID: 039224 Closing Date: 20-Jan-2026 We are seeking an excellent academic to join our staff as an Assistant Professor/Lecturer in the Department of Electronic Engineering (EE). The individual selected for the position should possess a demonstrated track record in teaching, research and publication or equivalent relevant industry experience that aligns with their career stage. They will be expected to make a strong contribution to the teaching programme of the Masters in Integrated Design in Maynooth University. Teaching duties will primarily involve postgraduate programs, along with active involvement in supervisory roles for master's and PhD students. Assistant Professor / Lecturer (2025) Salary Scale: €64,753 – €102,539 p.a. (7 points) Assistant Lecturer (2025) Salary Scale: €42,099 – €71,998 p.a. (14 points) Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Closing Date: 23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Tuesday, 20th January 2026. Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified above. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Late applications will not be accepted. Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer The position is subject to the Statutes of the University