King's College London

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About Us

King’s College London is one of the UK’s leading research-intensive universities, renowned for its commitment to excellence in education, research, and clinical innovation. This role is based within the Precision & Population Oncology Department, a vibrant and multidisciplinary environment that fosters cutting-edge research and world-class clinical training.

The post will be embedded within the Systems Cancer Immunology group and haemato-oncology at GSTT which is dedicated to advancing our understanding of cancer immunology through translational research and clinical collaboration. Our team works at the interface of laboratory science and patient care, with a strong focus on developing novel immunotherapeutic strategies and improving outcomes for patients through clinical trials and biomarker-driven research.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Junior Clinical Research Fellow to join our team for a one-year fixed-term appointment, working at the interface of clinical trials and translational cancer immunology research. This unique role offers a 50:50 split between clinical and laboratory responsibilities, providing an excellent opportunity for a medically qualified individual to gain experience in both patient-facing research and wet lab science.

The postholder will be responsible for recruiting patients into clinical trials and research studies, conducting outpatient visits, and supporting trial-related documentation and compliance. They will work closely with clinical teams to identify eligible participants and ensure high-quality engagement with trial protocols.

In parallel, the fellow will contribute to translational research activities in the laboratory, processing patient-derived samples and performing immunological and molecular assays. The role involves working within a multidisciplinary research team focused on understanding cancer immunology and developing novel therapeutic approaches.

The Junior Clinical Research Fellow will report to Professor Shahram Kordasti, Professor of Systems Cancer Immunology, and will work collaboratively with clinical and research staff across the department. This role is ideal for candidates interested in pursuing a career in academic medicine, speciality training, clinical research, or translational science.

This is a full time post (40 hours per week), and you will be offered an a fixed term contract until 30/09/2026.

About You

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

Essential criteria

1. GMC registration with a full licence to practise in the UK
2. Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) from a recognised institution
3. Experience in clinical settings, including patient interaction and documentation
4. Understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and research ethics
5. Basic laboratory skills relevant to translational research (e.g., sample handling, pipetting, cell culture or molecular assays)

Desirable criteria

1. Previous experience in clinical trials, including patient recruitment and consent 
2. Postgraduate qualification or training in a relevant biomedical or clinical research field. 
3. Experience with immunological or molecular techniques, such as flow cytometry, ELISA, or PCR 
4. Evidence of academic output, such as publications, presentations, or audits 
5. Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams 

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.