Postdoctoral Research Associate in RNA Bioinformatics

Job title:

Postdoctoral Research Associate in RNA Bioinformatics

Company

University of Edinburgh

Job description

Job Description:UE07 – £39,347 – £46,974 per annumSchool of Biological Sciences – Institute of Cell BiologyFull time – 35 hours per weekFixed Term – 1 October 2024 – 31 August 2026The Tollervey lab seeks to understand the nuclear pathways that synthesize and process newly transcribed RNAs, the assembly of RNA-protein complexes and the surveillance activities that monitor their fidelity. To achieve these goals, we have developed a range of high-throughput techniques for mapping RNA-protein, RNA-RNA and RNA-DNA interactions.In particular, we are analyzing the role of RNA-DNA hybrids (R-loops) in gene expression and DNA replication, and the roles of RNase H and RNA surveillance pathways in their clearance. The project will involve the development and application of techniques to analyze high-throughput sequence data and, potentially, proteomic data. This position is funded by the Leverhulme Trust and is available for 2 years.The Opportunity:We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to help develop and apply advanced, RNA-based approaches to important problem in cell biology.Your skills and attributes for success:PhD or imminent expectation of awardProven track record in research with publication in a good, international journalExperience in both experimental RNA biology and bioinformatic data analyses would be highly desirable.Click for a copy of the full job descriptionAs a valued member of our team you can expect:An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. We give you support, nurture your talent and reward success. You will benefit from a competitive reward package and a wide range of staff benefits, which includes a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits , staff discounts, , flexible working and much more. Access our for further information and use our to find out the total value of pay and benefits provided.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.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.If invited for interview you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our webpagesKey dates to note:Closing date for applications is 6 August 2024.Unless otherwise stated the closing date for applications is 11:59PM GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time om our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.Interviews will be held in late August 2024.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 College of Science and Engineering (CSE) is one of the largest and highest-ranked STEM groupings in the UK. Headed by Professor Iain Gordon, CSE comprises seven Schools (Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, GeoSciences, Informatics, Mathematics, and Physics and Astronomy) as well as a national supercomputing centre (the Edinburgh Parallel Computing Centre) and the Bayes Centre for interdisciplinary data science and innovation. We extend beyond the University through many joint activities – for example we host the cross-Scotland DataLab innovation Centre, we are a founding partner in the Scottish Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre, and we are a partner in UK-wide collaborations including the Alan Turing Institute and the Rosalind Franklin Institute. Most Schools are located 2 miles south of the city centre at the King’s Buildings whilst Informatics, EPCC, Bayes and sections of GeoSciences are located in the University’s Central Area near George Square. The College has over 3,000 academic and support staff, and educates around 7,000 undergraduates, almost 1,500 taught postgraduates and more than 2,000 research students.

Expected salary

£39347 – 46974 per year

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 04:52:00 GMT

To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your email/cover letter where (globalvacancies.org) you saw this job posting.