Grade UE07 £39, 347- £46,974

Deanery of Clinical Sciences/ Centre for Cardiovascular Science

Full-time: 35 hours per week 

Fixed-term: 2.5 years

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic translational research lab that is focussed on research in Type 1 diabetes and in particular optimising islet transplantation outcomes in diabetic rodent models. This position is to support a research programme funded by the Steve Morgan Foundation/Diabetes UK, investigating whether biodegradable microparticles packaged with a range of drugs including anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory drugs, improve islet transplant outcomes when delivered with islets at the time of transplant directly into the liver. The post holder will also have the opportunity to work with colleagues in the institute for regeneration and repair and the cell and gene therapy catapult at the University of Edinburgh as well as the University of Nottingham, department of pharmacy (White lab), that are manufacturing the microparticles. 

The lab has a number of projects funded by charitable foundations and industry, which includes research with stem cell derived islets. There are 2 post-doctoral research scientists, 1 PhD student, 2 laboratory technicians, 2 animal technicians and 2 research co-ordinators. 

This post is for 2.5 years, full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. 

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Ability to work in a team and communicate ideas well
• Ability to think critically and direct own research independently 
• Animal license essential (can be in recent past)
• Good laboratory, imaging software and statistical skills 
• Excellent track record of publications

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Informal enquiries are welcomed and can be addressed to Professor Shareen Forbes, Shareen.Forbes@ed.ac.uk 

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 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.

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 3 June 2024.

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