Postdoctoral Research Fellow
UE07: £40,247- £47,874 pa
CMVM/Edinburgh Medical School/Deanery of Biomedical Sciences/Centre Discovery Brain Sciences
Fixed-Term: 36 months
Full-time: 35 hours per week
The Opportunity:
We are looking for a postdoctoral fellow to join the group of Prof. David Lyons at the University of Edinburgh to investigate mechanisms of myelinated axon formation, health, and function.
This post is full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.
The post is available for 36 months.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- PhD (viva completed) in neuroscience, developmental biology, or similar
- Ability to communicate complex information clearly, orally and in writing
- Extensive expertise (>3 years) in the study of myelinating glial cells and associated molecular and cellular approaches
- Experience of using zebrafish as a model is desirable
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As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- A competitive salary of £40,247- £47,874 pa
- 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 3rd January 2025.
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Interviews will be held late January 2025.
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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