Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Job title:

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Company

University of Edinburgh

Job description

Job Description:Grade UE07: £39,347.00 – £46,974.00 Per Annum.College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine, Institute for Regeneration and Repair, Centre for Regenerative Medicine.Fixed Term: Available until August 2028.Full-time: 35 hours per week.The Opportunity:This is an opportunity to work in a collaborative manner between 2 translational research labs that is focussed on liver regeneration (Stuart Forbes, base lab at the Centre for Regenerative Medicine, Institute for Regeneration and Repair) and Type 1 diabetes (collaborating lab Shareen Forbes, Centre for Cardiovascular Science). The overall aim is to optimise 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 Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult and the University of Nottingham, Department of Pharmacy (Lisa White lab), that are manufacturing the microparticles.This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.Your skills and attributes for success:

• PhD in a biomedical discipline (Desirable).
• Excellent knowledge and

2 years practical research experience in molecular biology and cell biology. * A current animal licence or recent previous animal license with experience in working with rodents for2 years is essential. * Interest in and demonstrable knowledge of at least one of these areas: regenerative medicine, cell therapy.

• Experience of common imaging and related analysis software used in cell biology (Desirable).

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

• A competitive salary of £39,347 – £46,974 per annum
• 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

(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)Key notes for applicantsAs part of this application, you are required to submit a document of no more than one page detailing how you meet each of the essential criteria as outlined on the job description.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.We anticipate that interviews will be held within 2-3 weeks of the advert closing date.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.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

£39347 – 46974 per year

Location

Edinburgh – Midlothian

Job date

Sun, 11 Aug 2024 02:40:07 GMT

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