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About Us The Roger Williams Institute of Liver Studies (RW-ILS) is at the forefront of delivering world-leading discovery science and translating it into impactful solutions for patients with liver disease. By working closely with local public and patient groups throughout the research journey, we ensure our innovations are relevant, transformative, and centred around patient needs. As a pioneering collaboration between the Foundation for Liver Research, King’s College London, and King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, we bridge the gap between cutting-edge science and real-world patient outcomes. Our approach integrates clinical expertise with advanced research to tackle liver disease from every angle. We are driving excellence across five research themes: Transplantation, Advanced Therapies & Regenerative Medicine Steatotic Liver Diseases Cirrhosis & Gut-Liver Axis Hepatobiliary Cancer Paediatric Hepatology & Rare Diseases About the role The Senior Lecturer/Reader/Professor in Hepatology will play a pivotal role in advancing the Faculty’s academic strategy by leading high-impact research into liver disease and contributing to the education of the next generation of scientists and healthcare professionals. This position will drive innovation through academic expertise in liver studies and translational research. The appointee will foster interdisciplinary collaborations, deliver research-led education, and mentor early-career researchers, ensuring King’s College London remains at the forefront of addressing contemporary healthcare challenges. The role will involve conducting and leading high-impact research aligned to the research themes of the Roger Williams Institute of Liver Studies (RW-ILS), while developing and maintaining an externally funded research programme. Core outputs will include: publishing high-quality research outputs in peer-reviewed journals, enhancing the Faculty’s research profile and supporting its Research Excellence Framework (REF) submission; fostering interdisciplinary collaborations within the Faculty and with external research groups, including national and international partners; providing research-led teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including the MBBS, MSc, and PGCert courses, ensuring alignment with the Faculty’s education strategy; supervising and mentoring PhD students and early-career researchers, promoting a culture of innovation, excellence, and academic development; contributing to the design and delivery of teaching modules; actively engaging in academic administration and committee work as required, contributing to the Faculty’s strategic and operational goals. This is a full time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract. About You To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Senior Lecturer Essential criteria PhD (or equivalent) qualified in relevant subject area Demonstrable expertise in hepatology or a related field, with a history of high-quality, peer-reviewed publications Strong record of obtaining prestigious, substantial research funding/grants Evidence of teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Experience teaching small and large groups.  Evidence of engagement with teaching delivery Proven ability to lead research projects, mentor early-career researchers, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration within academic and clinical settings Experience with data analysis techniques Desirable criteria Evidence of working with international research groups or consortia, contributing to global perspectives on liver diseases and advancing multi-centre studies Experience in integrating public and patient involvement (PPI) into research or clinical practice, enhancing the relevance and impact of research outcomes A developing national reputation in your discipline and be recognised as having made an individually significant contribution to your field and/or innovative contributions to the field Reader Essential criteria PhD (or equivalent) qualified in relevant subject area Demonstrable expertise in hepatology or a related field, with a history of high-quality, peer-reviewed publications Strong record of obtaining prestigious, substantial research funding/grants Evidence of teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Experience teaching small and large groups.  Evidence of engagement with teaching delivery Proven ability to lead research projects, mentor early-career researchers, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration within academic and clinical settings Experience with data analysis techniques Established a national and emerging international reputation in your discipline and been recognised as having made significant and innovative contributions to your field. These contributions should have been sustained over a period of time Desirable criteria Evidence of working with international research groups or consortia, contributing to global perspectives on liver diseases and advancing multi-centre studies Experience in integrating public and patient involvement (PPI) into research or clinical practice, enhancing the relevance and impact of research outcomes Professor Essential criteria PhD (or equivalent) qualified in relevant subject area Demonstrable expertise in hepatology or a related field, with a history of high-quality, peer-reviewed publications. Strong record of obtaining prestigious, substantial research funding/grants Evidence of teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Experience teaching small and large groups.  Evidence of engagement with teaching delivery Proven ability to lead research projects, mentor early-career researchers, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration within academic and clinical settings Experience with data analysis techniques Established a strong international reputation in your discipline and been recognised as having made significant and innovative contributions to your field. These contributions should have been sustained over a period of time Evidence of working with international research groups or consortia, contributing to global perspectives on liver diseases and advancing multi-centre studies Desirable criteria Demonstrated the ability to implement and successfully deliver initiatives and formulate strategic plans that reflect and support the priority needs of the Faculty and University. The panel will also consider any innovation, and knowledge exchange activity undertaken and its impact outside of academia. Experience in integrating public and patient involvement (PPI) into research or clinical practice, enhancing the relevance and impact of research outcomes 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 page. 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. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. 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. This post is subject to Occupational Health clearance. Grade and Salary: Senior Lecturer - £65,091 - £74,613 per annum, Reader £66,884 - £74,613 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance. Professor discussed at point of offer.     Job ID: 127265 Close Date: 01-Feb-2026 Contact Person: Professor Phil Newsome     Contact Details: philip.newsome@kcl.ac.uk

At the heart of SIT’s mission is to nurture industry-ready graduates equipped with deep technical expertise and transferable skills to tackle tomorrow’s challenges. SIT collaborates with industry in our education, while benefitting them with our talent supply and collaborative research achievements. The University’s unique applied learning pedagogy integrates work and study, embedding authentic learning experiences within real-world environments. Through strategic partnerships forged by our faculty with industry, learners bridge theoretical knowledge with practical application in and out of the classroom. Such active & authentic learning opportunities ensures graduates step into their careers with applicable skills and competence.  In research, SIT faculty aims to bridge knowledge creation and utilisation. Our faculty collaborates closely with industry on translational research and innovation with focus on addressing pertinent industry challenges to impact businesses.  The Singapore Teaching and Academic Research Talent (START) Scheme is co-funded by the Ministry of Education (MOE) and SIT to encourage and support outstanding young Singaporeans interested in pursuing an academic career at SIT. The Early Career Awards (ECA) are designed to support Singaporeans who have recently completed their postdoctoral training and prepare them for an academic career at SIT. This award aims to enhance the teaching capabilities of the recipient and help build a strong research portfolio. Eligibility and Selection Criteria Singapore Citizen   Recently completed postdoctoral training   Excellent academic record plus a high degree of proficiency and motivation for a research area that is strongly aligned with SIT’s supported areas  Strong passion for teaching, research and an academic career Benefits Awardees may receive research grants to help build a competitive research portfolio. Upon completion of the award, awardees will be considered for Assistant Professorship. Awardees will also be assigned a faculty mentor for the duration of the scheme. Application Process Applications are open throughout the year. Applications received before 15 January 2026 will be considered for intake 2026.  Interview by the respective clusters for shortlisted applicants will be conducted throughout the year.  Final Interview by Panel for shortlisted applicants will take place from March to April 2026. Awards for intake 2026 will be finalised by July 2026. Supported Areas for START Food, Chemical and Biotechnology Sustainable and Functional food: Sustainable food systems & circular food economy - alternative proteins, upcycled ingredients); AI & automation in food manufacturing - smart sensors, digital twins, and AI-driven food quality control and processing; Food safety - supply chain tracking/monitoring, blockchain Biotechnology: Host strain screening and engineering for microbial bioprocess development; microbial physiology and adaptation for industrial applications; high-throughput screening and automation for strain optimization; bioprospecting for novel microbial hosts, enzymes, and metabolites to support sustainable biomanufacturing. (Bio)pharmaceuticals: Processing science and technology for bio- and chemical transformations, separations, purifications and formulation applied to pharmaceuticals manufacture; modelling of processing steps and whole processes to support innovation, design, optimisation and control for manufacturing operations. Process control: process modelling, control, and optimization, with applications in chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing; data-driven modelling and machine learning applications in process industries; advanced process control (APC); model predictive control (MPC); digital twins and real-time process monitoring and control; process analytical technology (PAT); process intensification and sustainability.

As a University of Applied Learning, SIT works closely with industry in our research pursuits. Our research staff will have the opportunity to be equipped with applied research skill sets that are relevant to industry demands while working on research projects in SIT. The primary responsibility of this role is to deliver on an industry innovation research project, where you will be part of the research team to develop solutions for adapting CCS2 chargers for marine electrical vessels and optimizing DC fast charging technology for marine applications. As a Research Engineer (Electrical Engineering – Marine EV Charging & DC Fast Charging), you will be part of a dynamic team working on cutting-edge research and industry projects. You will: Participate in and manage the research project with the Principal Investigator (PI), and industrial partner to ensure all project deliverables are met. Develop and implement solutions for adapting CCS2 chargers to marine electric vessel applications. Design experiments for testing and analyze DC fast charging for high power marine EVs and assess communication integrity at various operating conditions. Test interoperability of charger with marine EVs and ensure compliance with EV charging communication protocols (e.g., ISO 15118, DIN 70121). Conduct EMI noise analysis and mitigation for high-power DC charging systems. Develop and troubleshoot embedded hardware and software for charger communication and control. Work on energy storage integration for marine charging infrastructure. Collaborate with industry partners and regulatory bodies on marine charging standards and DC fast charging protocols. Support knowledge transfer, prototype development, and system integration. Carry out Risk Assessment and ensure compliance with Work, Safety, and Health Regulations. Coordinate procurement and liaise with vendors/suppliers to support project needs. Work independently, as well as within a team, to drive research and development efforts Job Requirements Degree/Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or related fields. Strong knowledge of DC fast charging, energy storage systems, charger communication standards, and power electronics. Experience in charger communication protocols (e.g., CAN, PLC, Modbus, IEC61851). Experience in hybrid or full electrical systems design or analysis and system integration Experience in designing and developing experiments and associated test-set up for testing and troubleshooting electrical systems Proficiency in EMI noise analysis and power quality assessment. Knowledge of marine electrical systems and power electronics systems is an advantage. Hands-on experience with embedded systems, microcontrollers, and software development is an advantage. Passion for applied research, problem-solving, and industry collaboration. Key Competencies Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. Ability to work in a team-oriented and interdisciplinary environment. Effective communication and technical documentation skills. Adaptability to work on industry-focused projects with tight deadlines. Able to build and maintain strong working relationships with people within and external to the university. Possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills Show strong initiative and take ownership of work