Research Associate – Academic Research Position

King’s College London invites applications for the position of Research Associate to join its internationally recognized research environment. The university is a leading UK institution known for excellence in teaching, research impact, and interdisciplinary collaboration across science, health, humanities, and social sciences.

The Research Associate role is designed to contribute to high-quality, grant-funded research projects within an academic department at King’s College London. The postholder will support ongoing research activities, contribute to project delivery, and work closely with principal investigators and research teams to achieve defined academic and scientific objectives.

The role involves active participation in the design and execution of research studies, data collection and analysis, preparation of publications, and dissemination of findings through academic and professional channels. The successful candidate will contribute to advancing research outputs aligned with the strategic priorities of the department and the wider institution.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced research within the scope of the assigned project
• Contribute to the design and implementation of research methodologies
• Collect, manage, and analyse research data using appropriate techniques
• Prepare research outputs including academic papers, reports, and presentations
• Collaborate with academic staff, research fellows, and external partners
• Support grant-related research activities and project reporting
• Present findings at internal seminars and external conferences
• Ensure compliance with ethical, regulatory, and institutional research standards

Eligibility Criteria

• PhD in a relevant discipline or near completion of doctoral studies
• Demonstrated experience in conducting independent or collaborative research
• Strong academic background in a relevant field aligned with the project area
• Experience in producing research outputs such as publications or conference presentations
• Ability to manage research tasks and meet project deadlines
• Understanding of research ethics and academic governance requirements

Required Expertise/Skills

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Proficiency in research methodologies relevant to the discipline
• Experience with qualitative and/or quantitative data analysis tools and techniques
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary research teams
• Strong organisational and project management abilities
• Proficiency in academic writing and dissemination of research findings

Salary Details

Salary is not specified in the source posting and will be determined according to King’s College London research staff pay scales and candidate experience.