Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Grade UE07 - £39,347 - £46,974 per annum
College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine/Deanery of Clinical Sciences/Centre for Cardivascular Science
Full time - 35 hours per week
Fixed term contract - 30 months
The Opportunity:
This is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position in which you will work to elucidate the cellular and molecular mechanisms of cardiac and vascular development and regeneration. Your main role will be to use lab techniques to assess, especially but not exclusively, the role of protein posttranslational modifications in in-vivo and in-vitro models of cardiac and vascular injury.
This post is fixed-term, full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We expect this role to be mainly based on-site, however, we are open to considering requests for hybrid working that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Biology, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pharmacology or similar) with relevant post-graduate research experience and accumulated knowledge.
- A PhD or equivalent in cardiovascular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, physiology or a related discipline.
- Prior expertise and knowledge of subject area and techniques.
- Tight time management skills and effective communication.
- Independent working ability.
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Informal enquiries are welcomed and can be addressed to [email protected].
As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- A competitive salary of £39,347 - £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 and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits
Championing equality, diversity and inclusion
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, and wish to particularly encourage applications from disabled and neurodivergent candidates, who are currently underrepresented in science. 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.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages.
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 14 October 2024.
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