Professor & Head of the Peter Gorer Department of Immunobiology

Professor & Head of the Peter Gorer Department of Immunobiology Department :
Peter Gorer Department of Immunobiology Role Purpose In the substantive Professorship position, the postholder will lead a world‑class research programme aligned with the strategic priorities of the Peter Gorer Department of Immunobiology, alongside shaping and enhancing high‑quality undergraduate and postgraduate education.

The post holder will produce a sustained body of internationally excellent and world‑leading research outputs, whilst influencing curriculum strategy, academic standards and educational innovation. They will work collaboratively across the Faculty, University and King's Health Partners, leading research teams and partnerships, supporting students and staff, and contributing to major institutional initiatives.

As a senior leader, mentor and role model, the post holder will foster an inclusive, ambitious and values‑driven academic community. They will contribute to Faculty and University governance, represent King’s externally, and help ensure that education and scholarship within the Faculty remain at the forefront of international practice and academic excellence.

This role sits within the Education & Research (E&R) academic pathway. Academics on the E&R Pathway are expected to make balanced contributions to the two main domains of education and research. The level and type of contributions will vary over time, as agreed with the post holder's manager. Excellence in these domains is underpinned by contributions to innovation, impact and knowledge  addition, the postholder will take on additional leadership responsibilities as Head of the Peter Gorer Department of Immunobiology, responsible for academic, strategic and operational leadership within the Department;

and will support the Head of Immunology & Microbial Sciences in ensuring the School executes excellence across all its activities.

The Head of Department is responsible for the performance and development of the Department, ensuring the structure is appropriate for delivery of the School’s ambitions.

Key Responsibilities (Professorial) Research Lead and sustain a world‑leading, internationally competitive research programme aligned with Faculty and University priorities.

Produce a sustained body of research outputs of international excellence and, where appropriate, world‑leading quality, suitable for .Secure and lead substantial external research funding as Principal Investigator, while contributing strategically to major collaborative grants and initiatives.

Build, lead and sustain large, diverse research teams and networks within King’s and with national and international partners.

Provide strategic leadership in research culture, including mentoring early‑career researchers, supporting research integrity and promoting inclusive research practices.

Ensure that all research activity complies with the highest standards of ethics, governance, integrity and data protection.

To collaborate with academic and clinical colleagues to enhance the NHS Trust’s translational research portfolio, at all times meeting the full requirements of Research Governance.

Education Provide strategic leadership in undergraduate and postgraduate education, ensuring consistently excellent, inclusive and research‑enhanced teaching across programmes.

Lead and shape curriculum strategy and educational innovation at Departmental, Faculty and/or University level.

Provide oversight and leadership of assessment strategy, academic standards and quality assurance, ensuring compliance with University regulations and sector best practice.

Supervise postgraduate research students as lead supervisor and contribute to the strategic development and sustainability of the…