UE07 £39,347 to £46,974 per annum
CMVM/Edinburgh Medical School/Deanery of Biomedical Sciences/Centre for Discovery Brain sciences
Full-time - 35 Hours Per Week
Contract Type - Fixed-Term - 2 years
The Opportunity:
A postdoctoral research fellow position is available in Dr. Kathryn Bowles’ lab at the University of Edinburgh UK DRI centre. We are looking for a researcher interested in investigating the functional and transcriptomic effects of astrocytic tau pathology in progressive supranuclear palsy, using human iPSC models and brain tissues.
The postdoc will be responsible for culturing and differentiating iPSC lines, and carrying out various manipulations using molecular biology techniques and transcriptomic assessment, as well as conducting spatial transcriptomics on human brain tissues.
The postdoc will be expected to work with a high degree of independence in day-to-day work, and is encouraged to contribute their own ideas to the direction of the project. Training will be provided as necessary. The successful candidate must be able to work closely with others as a member of a research team, and will produce material for publication and dissemination.
This post is full-time (35 hours per week).
Your skills and attributes for success:
- PhD (or PhD near completion) or other higher level degree (MD/PhD etc) in relevant discipline (neuroscience, neurodegeneration, molecular and cellular biology).
- Experience in iPSC culture
- Experience with a range of biochemical techniques
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Willingness to learn a variety of new skills
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As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- A competitive salary of £39,347 to £46,974 per annum.
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits
Championing equality, diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
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The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 9 May 2024
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Interview date to be confirmed.
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