Postdoctoral Research Associate in Structural Biology – Prischi Lab, King’s College London
King’s College London
King’s College London is hiring a postdoctoral researcher in Filippo Prischi’s lab to study Annexin A11 and neurodegeneration using NMR, SAXS and cell biology. The 36-month London role pays £45,031–£47,379; apply by 16 October 2026.
King’s College London’s Prischi Lab seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate for an MND Association-funded project on Annexin A11 interactions and their role in neurodegeneration. The researcher will lead protein NMR and SAXS characterisation and related cell biology studies, working with collaborators at King’s and the University of Turin. Training in cell-based methods is available.
Location and terms: Guy’s Campus, London, United Kingdom. Full-time onsite, 35 hours per week, fixed term for 36 months. The position starts no sooner than 1 November 2026.
Salary: £45,031–£47,379 per year, including a £5,125 London weighting allowance. Applicants who have submitted their PhD thesis but await the award may be appointed initially as Research Assistant at Grade 5, spine point 30; the title and salary move to Research Associate/Grade 6 when the PhD is confirmed.
Applicants need a PhD in structural biology, biophysics, biochemistry or a related discipline, or a submitted thesis awaiting award. Essential experience includes biological NMR and structural biology, SAXS methods and analysis, complex multidimensional NMR data, and recombinant protein expression and purification including isotopically labelled samples.
To apply, use the King’s College London application portal linked below. Submit a CV and a supporting statement explaining how you meet the essential criteria, with evidence against desirable criteria where relevant. Job ID: 159565. The advertised deadline is 16 October 2026 at 23:59 UK time; King’s may close early if it receives a strong response.
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Benefits
Annual salary £45,031–£47,379, including £5,125 London weighting allowance. Fixed-term employment for 36 months. King’s states that research staff in this grade range are entitled to at least 10 days per year, pro rata, for professional development.
Eligibility summary
PhD in structural biology, biophysics, biochemistry or a related discipline. Candidates who have submitted a thesis and await the PhD award may be considered for initial appointment as Research Assistant. See the official job page for all criteria and any right-to-work requirements.
Requirements
Biological NMR and structural biology research record; familiarity with SAXS and analysis; multidimensional NMR data collection and processing; recombinant protein expression and purification, including isotopically labelled samples; independent and collaborative working.
Documents required
CV and supporting statement addressing the essential criteria.
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