Imperial BHF CRE Transitional Fellowship (Non-Clinical)

Overview

The Imperial British Heart Foundation Centre of Research Excellence Transitional Fellowship Programme is open to postdoctoral candidates with a basic science background. The fellowship supports the transition to competitive external funding and emerging independence to add value to the cardiovascular research portfolio at Imperial College London. Recruitment is open to expertise in discovery science and molecular mechanisms of disease, with research hosted across the Hammersmith and White City campuses. The position is full-time and fixed-term for up to 24 months, with a 12-month contract also available.

Who can apply

Candidates must hold a PhD in cardiovascular research or a related discipline and possess extensive postdoctoral experience. Applicants need a proven track record of excellent academic research, an ability to raise research funding from external sources, and a strong interest in interdisciplinary working and translational research. Candidates should also have an interest in widening participation and outreach activities, along with excellent communication skills to convey ideas to various audiences. Researchers who already hold an external career development award and wish to combine it with this transitional fellowship as a relocation package are also welcome to apply.

What you get

Fellows receive a salary ranging from £50,733 to £67,351 per annum, alongside research consumable support depending on project requirements. Support is provided for Career Development Award applications to external funders such as the BHF, Wellcome Trust, MRC, BBSRC, and UKRI Future Leader Fellowship, including academic and administrative assistance and interview preparation. Participants gain networking opportunities with international and UK-based cardiovascular leaders, access to sector-leading career development and mentoring programmes, opportunities for promotion and progression, and access to cutting-edge facilities. Fellows can also attract students from undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and develop teaching skills.

Requirements

Applicants must apply online via Imperial’s jobs website and submit a curriculum vitae, a research plan, a statement on career intention, and a letter of support from a BHF CRE Principal Investigator confirming agreement to act as a sponsor. The proposed research project must be developed in liaison with the sponsor.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 2026-12-06. Interviews will be held in January.