King's College London

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About Us

We are seeking a collaborative and proactive Research Assistant to join Prof Christos Bergeles’ Group in the School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences, King’s College London. You will join a dynamic and successful surgical robotics Team with access to both cutting-edge instrumentation for robot development and world-renowned expertise. Together, we are developing next-generation soft growing robots for deep brain therapy delivery, and surgical assistance.  

About The Role

Research in the Department of Surgical and Interventional Engineering within the School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences focuses on developing robotic systems for minimally invasive surgeries. The primary activity relating to this post is soft surgical robotics. The project aims to create soft growing robotic system that stably deliver localized therapeutics in deep-brain regions involved in neurological disorders. 

It is expected that the successful candidates will be enrolled in or hold a degree in engineering, physics, or relevant discipline. Experience in robot materials, design, modelling and prototyping is preferred.

The post holder will be employed within the School Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences in the Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine at King’s College London. The successful applicant will be mostly based on the St. Thomas’ Hospital campus.

King’s College London recognises that equality of opportunity and the recognition and promotion of diversity are integral to its academic and economic strengths. 

This is a full time post (35 Hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract until 31 January 2026.

About You

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

1. Hold a first degree in biomedical engineering, robotics, or relevant discipline.
2. Possess sufficient specialist knowledge in computer aided design, laser systems integration, and vine robots manufacture and ability to work within established research programs.
3. Practical experience in a laboratory environment.
4. Experience of working in a research team.
5. Ability to manage own research and administrative activities and work to deadlines.
6. Experience of following and adapting protocols and selecting appropriate experimental methodologies.
7. Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
8. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to analyse scientific data and represent the research group at internal/external meetings.

Desirable criteria

1. Experience with computer aided design.
2. Experience with polymer CO2 laser welding.
3. Experience with electronics circuit implementation.
4. System integration and evaluation experience.
5. Experience managing aspects of a research project.

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 at the end of July 2025.

We are not able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.