Overview
Research Assistant – Strand, London, WC2R 2LS
About Us
King’s College London is one of the world’s leading universities whose School of Cancer & Pharmaceutical Sciences unites basic, translational and clinical expertise to accelerate progress against cancer. Within the School, the Comprehensive Cancer Centre (CCC) integrates molecular discovery, drug-development pipelines and patient-facing trials, with strengths in personalised medicine, immuno-oncology and early detection research.
King’s is committed to an inclusive, supportive research culture. Researchers benefit from a dedicated Research Staff Hub, mentoring schemes, grant-writing workshops and leadership programmes that provide the development, infrastructure and environment needed to succeed. Our central-London location offers unparalleled opportunities for collaboration with neighbouring universities, research institutes and NHS Trusts—placing you at the heart of one of the world’s most vibrant biomedical ecosystems.
About The Role
The position will build on the previous work from the Wells lab and further the use of cancer organoids for cellular responses. The post, which is an FTE fixed term contract for 12 months, will generate new prostate cancer cells lines and prostate cancer organoids from Black male patients. The project will seek to characterise the viability of organoids in response to standard of care chemotherapy and novel agents. In parallel the project will seek to develop novel 3D organoid invasion assays.
The Post will be primarily based on the Guy’s Campus within the School of Cancer & Pharmaceutical Sciences. The candidate will work closely with the principal investigator Professor Claire Wells. The candidate will more broadly benefit from the interdisciplinary research, bespoke training and academic networks at King’s College London.
Key Responsibilities
The successful applicant will be responsible for:
• The day-to-day running of the project
• Conducting experiments, analysing data and presenting to the supervisor/s
• Supporting other members of the laboratory team
• General lab husbandry
The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.
Informal enquires should be made to claire.wells@kcl.ac.uk
