"Assistant / Associate / Chair (Professor) in Inflammation (Clinical or non-clinical)"

Applications are invited for the post of Assistant/Associate Professor/Professor in Inflammation (clinical or non-clinical) to join the Centre for Inflammatory Disease, Department of Immunology and Inflammation within the Faculty of Medicine. You will be offered exciting academic opportunities within an integrated and supportive environment and will contribute to the academic mission of the Department and of Imperial College London to deliver world-class research, education and scholarship. You will also be required to contribute to the administration within the Department. You will have a track record of successfully securing research grants, high-quality research publication and experience in teaching. Imperial is a multidisciplinary space for education, research, translation and commercialisation, harnessing science and innovation to tackle global challenges. You will be expected to broaden the Department’s research capabilities, while complementing our existing strengths.

What we are looking for:

• Full GMC (General Medical Council) registration or eligibility for registration within 6 months of the date of the appointment
• Appropriate specialist qualification or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the appointment
• A national/ international reputation and expertise in the field of inflammation or immunology or related area commensurate with the grade
• An ability to raise significant research funding from a variety of sources, commensurate with your career stage.
• A proven track record in conducting high quality independent research, as evidenced by high quality publications in peer reviewed journals
• Experience of supervision of higher degrees (PhD, MD(Res))
• Experience of supervising medical staff, if relevant
• Appropriate level of clinical knowledge, if relevant
• Understanding of clinical risk management, if relevant
• Experience of developing skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
• An effective communicator, conveying ideas and concepts clearly and effectively to a range of audiences through a variety of methods and media.
• Evidence of expertise in an appropriate field

Full information on duties, responsibilities and criteria for the post can be found in the attached Job Description.

What we can offer you:

• Grow in your career with tailored training programmes for staff including dedicated support with navigating your career and managing research as well as a transparent promotion process.
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days off a year and generous pension schemes).
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Please see our Further Particulars for more information about the College and the benefits available to staff.

Further Information

Salary:

Assistant Professor (non-clinical): £70,718 - £80,148 per annum

Associate Professor (non-clinical): Minimum starting salary of £82,969 per annum

Professor (non-clinical): Minimum starting salary of £94,829

Clinical Academic scale: £109,724 to £145,477 per annum plus London Weighting of £2,162 per annum

Closing date: 10 December 2025 (23:59 hours Midnight GMT)

If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Matthew Pickering, Centre Director – matthew.pickering@imperial.ac.uk.

For further information on the recruitment process please contact: Maria Monteiro, Senior Appointments Manager, Email: m.monteiro@imperial.ac.uk, Telephone: +44 (0)207 594 5498.