Research Associate

About the role

We are looking for a talented Research Associate to join us working on an exciting project supervised by Dr Deepa Jayakody Arachchillage. You will be based in the Centre for Haematology, Department of Immunology and Inflammation at Imperial College London’s Hammersmith Campus.

This post is funded by a MRC Clinical Fellowship awarded to Dr Jayakody Arachchillage, which aims to provide an understanding into new therapeutic approaches (treatment methods) for patients with stroke and APS, without increasing side effects such as risk of bleeding. This will be achieved by investigating the difference between current anticoagulants (blood thinners) and the importance of the endothelium as a treatment target to prevent thrombosis.

You will work closely with Dr Jayakody Arachchillage and her collaborators in the Centre for Haematology, as well as those within Imperial’s National Heart and Lung Institute.

What you would be doing

The successful candidate will analyse samples using a number of cell culture techniques including endothelial cell cultures, megakaryocytes isolated from CD34+ hematopoietic stem/progenitor cells to isolate platelets and molecular biology techniques including immunofluorescent staining , IgG isolation from patient samples, qPCR and flow cytometry and neutrophil extracellular trap formation. Coagulation assays include thrombin generation, pure component assays, fibrinolysis tests, platelet function tests also expect to work on flow-based assay using microfluidics.

As part of your development, you will attend relevant workshops, local research seminars and lab meetings, and will develop contacts within the College and the wider community.

What we are looking for

• You should hold a PhD (or equivalent) in biology, biotechnology, or a closely related discipline. Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as Research Assistant.
• You should have experience working in a research laboratory, and have skills with cell culture, flow cytometry, coagulation assay and similar biological techniques. Experience in the field of haemostasis/vascular biology/immunology and APS is beneficial, but training will be provided.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to develop the CV and research career beyond this postdoctoral position
• The opportunity develops collaboration with national and international academics to widen the scope of future academic potentials
• The opportunity to link laboratory basic science with translational clinical science and patients
• The opportunity to attend national and international scientific meetings to presents and learn from others and develop wider research network
• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 38 days off a year)

Further information

This is a full-time, fixed term post until 3 November 2026, and you will be based at Hammersmith Campus.

If you require any further details on the role please contact: Dr Deepa Jayakody Arachchillage – d.arachchillage@imperial.ac.uk

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

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