Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

Job title:

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

Company

University of Edinburgh

Job description

Job Description:Grade UE07: £40,497 to £48,149 per annumCMVM/ECRC/IGCFull-time: 35 hours per weekFixed term: 36 monthsThe Opportunity:An exciting Postdoctoral Research Fellow position is available in laboratories of Dr Kevin Myant and Professor Farhat Din at the Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre within the Institute of Genetics and Cancer, Western General Hospital. The post will aim to understand the role of nutrient-driven modulation of specific intestinal cell populations (such as enteroendocrine and stem cells) in the development of colorectal cancer and to identify underlying mechanisms that can be targeted. This post is full-time (35 hours per week).Your skills and attributes for success:

• Have a PhD in a relevant subject area (or near completion).
• Experience of 3D organoid culture (mouse and human advantageous) and advanced organoid manipulation technologies (clonogenic assays, CRISPR, shRNA etc).
• Expertise in RNA expression analysis (RNAseq, qRT-PCR, other ‘omics technologies).
• Experience in murine models of colorectal cancer.
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic individual.

Click to view a copy of the full job description (opens new browser tab)As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• A competitive salary of Grade UE07 (£40,497- £48,149 per annum).
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• Support and to have your talent nurtured.
• 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

(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefitsChampioning 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 (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 10 April 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.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.

Expected salary

£40497 – 48149 per year

Location

Edinburgh – Midlothian

Job date

Sat, 29 Mar 2025 02:20:56 GMT

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