Clinical Associate Professor in Haematopoiesis

About the role

We are seeking to recruit an outstanding clinical academic to join the Centre for Haematology, Department of Immunology and Inflammation, Imperial College where we offer exciting academic opportunities within an integrated and supportive environment.

We are interested in applications from clinical academics with academic track record in haematopoiesis specifically in heritable and acquired bone marrow failure disorders such as Diamond-Blackfan Anaemia Syndrome, a disease for which Imperial College and Imperial Healthcare NHS Trust are leading research and clinical care centres respectively.

You will have experience managing patients with bone marrow failure syndromes, and lead cutting edge research in red cell haematology and haematopoiesis. Your research program will be connected to your clinical practice and complement that of existing groups across the Centre for Haematology. You will be contributing to growing the Centre's research portfolio, to delivering teaching to medical and non-medical students and to administration within the Department.

Imperial College has a broad range of clinical and non-clinical research expertise which provides an outstanding multidisciplinary environment in basic, clinical and translational research. The Department of Immunology and Inflammation is embedded within this vibrant research environment and is proud of its supportive ethos and coordinated activities in research, teaching and public engagement.

What you would be doing

You will contribute to the academic aims of the Centre and the Department by:

• Planning and directing relevant basic and translational science research programmes
• Planning and leading innovative, interdisciplinary research
• Successfully attracting funds for research initiatives
• Extending and interlinking the research strengths already existing within Imperial College across the Faculties in your field of research
• Participating in the planning, design and execution of teaching including postgraduate teaching and research supervision and undergraduate teaching
• Participating in postgraduate training and courses for junior and senior doctors in training

What we are looking for

You will have:

• Full GMC registration, including entry on the GMC specialist Register, with appropriate specialist qualification.
• MD, PhD or equivalent Higher Research Degree in a relevant area
• A national reputation/ international reputation and expertise in the field (commensurate with career stage)
• Track record in attracting independent research funding
• Experience of training Undergraduate and Postgraduate students to a high standard

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

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Grow in your career with tailored training programmes for academic staff including dedicated support with navigating your career and managing research as well as a transparent promotion process.
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (43 days off a year including public holidays 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

Closing date: 22 October 2026, 23:59 hours (Midnight BST)

Expected start date: first quarter of 2027

This is a full-time open-ended position

If you require any further details about the role, please contact Co-Directors, Centre for Haematology: Professor Anastasios Karadimitris ( a.karadimitris@imperial.ac.uk) or Professor Cristina Lo Celso c.lo-celso@imperial.ac.uk)

As this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, at the appropriate level, will be required for the successful candidate.

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