Research Scientist - Tooting

City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London into one institution. The combined university is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology. Our students are at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions.

We are looking to appoint a Research Scientist to join the Maternal and Neonatal Vaccinology Research group. We would like to hear from highly competent candidates who have experience of working in a cellular and molecular biology laboratory, and who is keen to progress their skills in a university research setting.

** Responsibilities

You will be based at City St George’s University London (Tooting Campus). You will contribute to developing immunology laboratory assays, processing of samples, and data analysis, from clinical and vaccine trials in maternal and paediatric research. Our research focuses on Immunology and Vaccinology, notably on Group B Streptococcus, Pertussis, and Klebsiella pneumoniae.

** Person Specification

Key attributes of the successful applicant include

A BSc / master’s degree in biology or related fields

Data analysis experience

Laboratory maintenance experience

Accurate worker and high attention to detail

High level of prioritisation and organisation to manage a high volume of work and priorities effectively

Strong organisational, time-management and communication skills

Enthusiasm and personal initiative to so

** Additional Information

Closing date for applications

7th

June 2026 at 11

59pm

Further information is available in the job description.

City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

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