King's College London

About us

The School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine & Sciences (SCMMS), is one of six schools in the Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine (FoLSM) at King’s College London. The School drives translation of world-leading basic science into advances in clinical practice in vascular, cardiac and metabolic medicine.  As part of King’s Health Partners, we have an excellent environment for basic-clinical interaction and a strong focus on mentoring and career development. The School hosts the British Heart Foundation Centre of Research Excellence at King's, which brings together a unique range of internationally recognised scientists and clinicians from across the School and King’s College London.

About the role

THIS VACANCY IS OPEN TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

Applications are invited for a talented and enthusiastic cardiovascular scientist to join Dr Haotian Gu (Senior NIHR Research Fellow) and Professor Phil Chowienczyk’s team at the School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine & Sciences at King's College London. The postholder will be part of a vibrant multi-disciplinary research group examining whether a new measure of the contraction of the heart derived from ultrasound images can be used to predict patients that benefit from specific treatments and to better understand the pathophysiology of certain types of heart failure.

The post holder will assist the team with recruitment of suitable patients, perform cardiac ultrasound measurements and assist with patient follow-up and analysis of results. They will have the opportunity to write and publish results of research studies in high impact score peer-reviewed journals and report research results at international conferences.

Minimum qualifications are a degree in biosciences and some experience of physiological measurement. Desirable criteria include a PhD (or equivalent higher training) and experience in echocardiography and cardiac imaging.  Candidates should be highly motivated individuals with excellent communication skills, and have the ability to work independently.

Formal clinical qualification in cardiac ultrasound (echocardiography) is not required but experience with this technique would be an advantage. The post holder will be given training and experience that will assist them in obtaining a formal qualification in echocardiography such as British Society of Echocardiography Accreditation and HCPC Clinical Scientist Registration.

The post is based within the School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine & Sciences at St Thomas’ Hospital, Department of Clinical Pharmacology, South Bank Section as part of the King’s College London BHF Centre of Research Excellence. The School and Centres provide an outstanding highly multidisciplinary environment with state-of-the-art equipment, facilities and technical support for both basic science and clinical studies.

This is a full-time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract for one year.

About you

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

Essential criteria

1. A degree (BSc or equivalent) in a relevant life science or bioengineering discipline 
2. A PhD (or equivalent) or equivalent level of specialist experience 
3. Experience in physiological measurement 
4. Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, actively addressing areas of potential bias
5. Demonstration of understanding, and commitment to an academic career  
6. Willing and able to work in a team 
7. Flexible/able to respond to change in a current professional context 
8. Evidence of leadership potential

* Please note that this is a PhD level role but candidates who have submitted their thesis and are awaiting award of their PhDs will be considered. In these circumstances the appointment will be made at Grade 5, spine point 30 with the title of Research Assistant. Upon confirmation of the award of the PhD, the job title will become Research Associate and the salary will increase to Grade 6.

Desirable criteria

1. Experience in echocardiography 
2. Knowledge of cardiovascular medicine or Higher degree in a relevant life science or bioengineering discipline 
3. Experience with data analysis 
4. Experience of epidemiology and clinical trials

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

This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service and/or Occupational Health clearances.

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.

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