Deepak P. Srivastava

King's College London is recruiting a Research Associate for the Functional Genomics of the Human Brain cluster within the UK Human Functional Genomics Initiative at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) . The role sits in the Centre for Developmental Neurobiology at Guy's Campus and focuses on how genes linked to neurodevelopmental disorders and psychiatric disorders shape human brain development . This is a research-intensive post at the intersection of stem cell biology , neuroscience , and functional genomics . The successful candidate will work on loss-of-function mutations and molecular/functional profiling of cortical organoids , with a particular emphasis on generating and using brain organoids and assembloids from human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) and embryonic stem cells (hESCs) . The post offers access to a collaborative, state-of-the-art environment and the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research on brain development and disease. Eligibility highlights: a PhD in Neuroscience, Developmental Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics, or a related field; strong hands-on experience with neural cell culture and stem cell systems; molecular biology skills including western blot, qPCR, immunofluorescence, RNA sequencing, and cloning; and confocal microscopy experience. Desirable experience includes organoid generation, rodent neuroscience models, single-cell RNA-seq, bioinformatics, and training/supervising others. Funding and terms: the post is UKRI-funded , full-time (35 hours/week), and fixed-term until 13 May 2028 . Salary is £45,031–£52,514 per annum including London Weighting Allowance. Application window: posted on 9 April 2026 with a closing date of 7 May 2026 . Applicants should submit a CV and supporting statement through the King’s College London application portal.