Postdoctoral Research Fellow
UE07: £40,247.000 - £47,874.000 Per Annum.
CMVM / Royal Dick School of Veterinary Services / Roslin Institute.
Fixed Term Contract - Temporary.
Full Time - 35 Hours Per Week.
The Opportunity:
We are looking for a Post-doctoral Research Fellow to work on a BBSRC-funded project on host-parasite interactions biology. The post-holder will be involved in the design of experiments and reagents through to data analyses. Applicants should have a PhD in Biological Science, computational biology, or related subject. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated and proactive individual with strong skills in either molecular or computational biology as applied to functional genomics and genetics of host-pathogen interactions. Expertise in parasitology or genome engineering would also be useful. The applicant will complete high quality original research and will disseminate the data in refereed papers, conference presentations and seminars. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills, and the ability to work as part of a team as well as independently are important.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- A PhD in a relevant discipline in molecular biology, parasitology, computational biology, or similar
- Experience in molecular biology methods including sterile cell culture, cloning, and conducting functional assays
- Experience with R, python or similar
- A track record of research outputs commensurate with research experience
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills. Ability to generate good quality written reports in a timely manner.
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As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- A competitive salary of £40,247.
- 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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Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 7 November 2024.
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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.
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