Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Job title:

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Company:

University of Edinburgh

Job description

Job Category: AcademicJob Description:Grade UE07: £40,497 to £48,149 per annumCMVM / Clinical Sciences / Centre for Regenerative MedicineFull-time: 35 hours per weekFixed term: 44 monthsThe Opportunity:Following the recent award of the Engineering Biology Mission Hub, we are seeking two postdoctoral scientists to lead research projects focussed on development of novel cancer gene therapies. You will be based in the laboratory of Prof Steve Pollard. The Mission Hub focusses on development of novel genetic control switches. This project will focus on innovative approaches to discover and develop anti-tumour payloads for use in novel AAV gene therapy strategies for cancer. The project would suit those with a strong training and track record in areas such as viral gene therapy, synthetic biology, molecular genetics, immunotherapy, and high throughput cell based screening.Any appointment higher than UE07, spinal point 35 may result in reduction of contract length.The salary for this post is £40,497 to £48,149 per annum.Your skills and attributes for success:

• Appropriate undergraduate degree, with relevant post-graduate research experience and accumulated knowledge (e.g. biochemistry, genetics, molecular cell biology)
• A PhD including appropriate experimental track record in two or more of: molecular genetics, synthetic biology, AAV gene therapy, and cancer or stem cell biology.
• Advanced molecular biology techniques for plasmid and viral vector construction and screening
• Advanced stem cell and/or cancer stem cell culture systems

Click to view a copy of the full (opens new browser tab)Application InformationPlease ensure you include the following documents in your application:– CV– Cover letter outlining your specific experimental skills appropriate to this role.As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• To work in a laboratory with international reputation and track record in stem cell and cancer biology.
• To be part of the new community of Engineering Biology Mission Hub researchers (Edinburgh, Glasgow and Oxford collaborators)
• A competitive salary
• A world-leading local research environment offering state of the art facilities, training and a supportive environment for career progression.
• Opportunities to work with industry collaborators to drive discoveries into patient impact.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant local international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our

(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefitsChampioning equality, diversity and inclusionThe 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 (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 noteThe closing date for applications is 13 May 2025.Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.Interviews will be held in early June.About Us: As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.About the Team:The Centre for Regenerative Medicine (CRM; Director, Professor Stuart Forbes) brings together world leading basic stem cell research with established clinical excellence to deliver a “bench-to-bedside” approach in addressing the challenges posed by degenerative diseases.CRM is part of the Institute for Regeneration and Repair and housed in a £56m purpose-build building at Edinburgh BioQuarter. It is home to 26 highly interactive research groups working to understand stem cells and their interactions with the tissues in which they are found. Specific research themes include stem cell development and formation of the niche, tissue maintenance and repair, reprogramming of somatic cells back to stem cells (iPS cells) and disease modelling using stem cells. Translational research programmes span four therapeutic targets: brain, blood, liver and heart. Research at CRM involves more than 250 scientists, graduate students and support and ancillary staff, including those providing key central services and resources.Key to the philosophy of the Centre is collaboration with other University Centres and use of Edinburgh’s superb clinical research infrastructure, which enables the application of regenerative biology and medicine to a wide range of biological problems and diseases.

Expected salary

£40497 – 48149 per year

Location

Edinburgh – Midlothian

Job date

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 07:15:59 GMT

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