Recruitment statement
We know that great science comes from different perspectives. Our team includes people from all sorts of backgrounds, and that’s something we really value. We’re always looking for curious, motivated folks who share our excitement for doing meaningful science—no matter where they’re coming from. If that sounds like you, you’ll fit right in here. We’re committed to creating a place where everyone feels welcome, supported, and treated fairly. That means no discrimination, equal opportunities for all, and a genuinely inclusive environment. We encourage people to apply regardless of age, background, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, or family circumstances.
Postoctoral Research Associates and Fellows
If you’re interested in joining the lab as a postdoctoral researcher, please email your CV to Ravinash. We welcome motivated scientists with a strong research vision and encourage applications from those interested in pursuing independent projects.
Our lab has a strong track record of supporting postdoctoral fellows, with three fellows currently working with us. We actively support applications to competitive fellowship schemes, and provide mentorship throughout the application process.
The following fellowship schemes are supported by our lab and Imperial College London:
Imperial College Research Fellowship
Funded opportunities from research grants will be advertised here when available.
Postgraduate and undergraduate students
We are always interested in hearing from motivated scientists who are keen to join the group as PhD student, MRes, or undergraduate research project. If you’re enthusiastic about our research and would like to explore opportunities to work with us, please get in touch.
When fully funded PhD positions are available, they will be listed below. However, if you’re interested in applying for external funding in collaboration with Ravinash, we welcome you to reach out to discuss potential applications. Please send a CV and short paragraph on your interests. There may also be internal departmental PhD funding available for candidates—contact us for more information.
External PhD funding opportunities we are aware of:
MultiSci MRC DTP – any student
President’s Scholarship – home student
CSC Scholarship – student must hold a PR Chinese passport
Marshall Scholar – student must a US citizen
Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds (BIF) fellowships – student must be an EU citizen
The group accepts MRes students from the following Imperial College London programmes:
MRes in Biomedical Research – any student
MRes in Systems and Synthetic Biology – any student
Contact
Informal enquiries are wellcome, please contact Ravinash at: (r.krishnakumar@imperial.ac.uk).
The Section of Structural and Synthetic Biology
Department of Infectious Disease
Imperial College London
Sir Alexander Fleming Building
South Kensington
London, SW7 2AZ