"Lecturer in Drug Discovery"

About Us

The Institute of Pharmaceutical Science (IPS) at KCL supports world class fundamental and applied research across the full spectrum of pharmaceutical science, from drug discovery through biophysical and biological characterization, pharmacology, formulation, drug delivery and use of medicines, with a strong culture of multi-disciplinary collaboration and links to clinical colleagues evidenced by awards of major grants from organisations such as MRC, BBSRC and NC3Rs. The selected candidate will be based within the research department of Drug Discovery and the Teaching Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics at Franklin Wilkins Building.

About The Role

We are seeking a motivated Lecturer to join our Drug Discovery research group at the Institute of Pharmaceutical Science.

https://www.kcl.ac.uk/scps/our-departments/institute-of-pharmaceutical-science

We encourage applicants who have an expanding research profile and a proclivity for curiosity driven, perceptive research that will enhance the world-class research portfolio of the School of Cancer and Pharmaceutical Sciences and King’s Health Partners clinical academic group in Pharmaceutical Sciences.

The drug discovery research group have expertise in the areas of medicinal/bioinorganic/bioanalytical chemistry, biophysics, microbiology, systems biology, neurodegenerative diseases, pharmacology, vascular biology and inflammation. These are linked by cross-cutting themes in cancer diagnostics and therapeutics, antimicrobials and respiratory medicines.

Applications are welcomed from scientists with backgrounds in pharmacology particularly in neuropharmacology, molecular pharmacology, and experimental pharmacology who are imaginative and interdisciplinary and can move our ambitions forward by pursuing new opportunities and developing a laboratory research programme. The applicant should have a strong, fundable research area that fits with the School of Cancer and Pharmaceutical Sciences and has obvious potential for collaboration with researchers across the School, the Faculty, King’s, the UK and internationally.

An inclusive workplace delivers greater impact and are looking for an individual who will help evolve our welcoming, vibrant, and inspiring environment. A key part of our ethos is equality, with a dynamic and fulfilling culture for all and an emphasis on tackling under-representation of female and minority ethnic researchers in science.

The role requires a skilled educator to teach undergraduate and postgraduate students in the field of Pharmaceutical Science and embed within the Teaching Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics.

This is a full time role and you will be offered an indefinite contract.

About You

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

1. PhD in Pharmacology or a related subject
2. Evidence of developing new knowledge, innovative research and broadening the boundaries of pharmacology or neuropharmacology or molecular pharmacology or experimental pharmacology
3. Ability to teach relevant subjects at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
4. Highly effective oral and written communication skills, to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information, alongside good organisational and administrative skills
5. Proactive in creating and developing interactions and collaborations with colleagues
6. Ability to lead and function within a team and to plan and prioritise workload
7. Evidence of academic leadership

Desirable criteria

1. Success in obtaining research grant funding
2. Research specialism in neuropharmacology or molecular pharmacology or experimental pharmacology
3. Invited contributions to international research conferences.
4. Supervision of undergraduate projects and postgraduate research students.
5. Teaching qualifications

Further Information

We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.

We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's.

As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities.

We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.

To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages.

Grade and Salary: £53,947 – £63,350 per annum including £5,125 London Weighting Allowance

Job ID: 123205

Close Date: 15-Sep-2025

Contact Person: Professor Ben Forbes / Professor Miraz Rahman

Contact Details: Ben.forbes@kcl.ac.uk / k.miraz.rahman@kcl.ac.uk