Professor (or Reader) in Hepatology

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.