Grade UE07: £39,347 - £46,974 per annum

College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine / Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies / Roslin Institute

Contract type: Full-time (35 hours per week) 

Fixed-term: 12 months 

The Opportunity:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated post-doctoral researcher with skills in molecular and/or computational biology to characterise the pathogenesis of key livestock apicomplexan parasites. This full-time (35 hours per week) position offers a unique opportunity to engage in critical experiments that have the potential to make significant impact on animal health and food safety. 

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 £39,347 - £46,974.
• 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. 

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 (opens new browser tab)

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 Tuesday 07 May 2024.

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