Professor of Immunology (King's College London)

Position: Professor (or Reader) in Hepatology Location: Roger Williams Institute of Liver Studies (RW‑ILS), School of Immunology & Microbial Sciences (SIMS), King’s College London Overview: The Roger Williams Institute of Liver Studies (RW‑ILS) in the School of Immunology & Microbial Sciences (SIMS) at King’s College London is seeking to appoint an outstanding Professor (or Reader) in Hepatology to lead high-quality research and contribute to School and Faculty priorities in advancing liver science and patient-centred innovation. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a pioneering partnership between the Foundation for Liver Research, King’s College London, and King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, dedicated to transforming outcomes for people living with liver disease. The post will be based in the Roger Williams Institute of Liver Studies (RW‑ILS), one of four Departments in SIMS, within the Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine. The RW‑ILS integrates discovery science, translational research, clinical expertise, and strong public and patient involvement to ensure research delivers real, measurable impact. Research programmes span five strategic themes: Transplantation, Advanced Therapies & Regenerative Medicine Steatotic Liver Diseases Cirrhosis & the Gut–Liver Axis Hepatobiliary Cancer Paediatric & Rare Liver Diseases The postholder will lead an ambitious research agenda within one or more of these areas, developing and sustaining an externally funded programme that enhances the Institute’s contribution to and academic alignment with School, Faculty, and King’s research ambitions. Responsibilities: Publish high-quality peer-reviewed research Build interdisciplinary collaborations across King’s and nationally/internationally Contribute to research-led education, including teaching and programme development at all levels Supervise and mentor PhD students and early-career researchers Qualifications: PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant field Substantial expertise in hepatology or a closely related discipline Track record of high-quality publications Significant grant success Experience in teaching and academic leadership Evidence of leading research projects and fostering collaboration Experience with international research partnerships and integrating public and patient involvement is advantageous Application: For more information, see the job description To apply, visit Jobs at King’s and submit the required documentation For an informal conversation, contact James Ralphs or Jamie Surgenor at kings-search@kcl.ac.uk Closing date: 23.59 BST on 27th April 2026 A rigorous shortlisting and interview process will follow. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Medicinoxy

Position: Professor (or Reader) in Hepatology

Location: Roger Williams Institute of Liver Studies (RW‑ILS), School of Immunology & Microbial Sciences (SIMS), King’s College London

Overview:
The Roger Williams Institute of Liver Studies (RW‑ILS) in the School of Immunology & Microbial Sciences (SIMS) at King’s College London is seeking to appoint an outstanding Professor (or Reader) in Hepatology to lead high-quality research and contribute to School and Faculty priorities in advancing liver science and patient-centred innovation. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a pioneering partnership between the Foundation for Liver Research, King’s College London, and King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, dedicated to transforming outcomes for people living with liver disease.

The post will be based in the Roger Williams Institute of Liver Studies (RW‑ILS), one of four Departments in SIMS, within the Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine. The RW‑ILS integrates discovery science, translational research, clinical expertise, and strong public and patient involvement to ensure research delivers real, measurable impact. Research programmes span five strategic themes:

Transplantation, Advanced Therapies & Regenerative Medicine
Steatotic Liver Diseases
Cirrhosis & the Gut–Liver Axis
Hepatobiliary Cancer
Paediatric & Rare Liver Diseases

The postholder will lead an ambitious research agenda within one or more of these areas, developing and sustaining an externally funded programme that enhances the Institute’s contribution to and academic alignment with School, Faculty, and King’s research ambitions.

Responsibilities:

Publish high-quality peer-reviewed research
Build interdisciplinary collaborations across King’s and nationally/internationally
Contribute to research-led education, including teaching and programme development at all levels
Supervise and mentor PhD students and early-career researchers

Qualifications:

PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant field
Substantial expertise in hepatology or a closely related discipline
Track record of high-quality publications
Significant grant success
Experience in teaching and academic leadership
Evidence of leading research projects and fostering collaboration
Experience with international research partnerships and integrating public and patient involvement is advantageous

Application:

For more information, see the job description
To apply, visit Jobs at King’s and submit the required documentation
For an informal conversation, contact James Ralphs or Jamie Surgenor at kings-search@kcl.ac.uk

Closing date: 23.59 BST on 27th April 2026

A rigorous shortlisting and interview process will follow.

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Medicinoxy

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