Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Job title:

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Company

University of Edinburgh

Job description

Job Description:Grade UE07: £39,347 – £46,974 per annumCollege of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine / Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies / Roslin InstituteFull-time – 35 Hours Per WeekContract Type – Fixed-term: 36 months or funded until 31st August 2027The Opportunity:We have an exciting opportunity to apply your skills in Animal Breeding and Quantitative Genetics to a project funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation based in the Centre for Tropical Livestock Genetics and Health (CTLGH), at the Roslin Institute. The project will develop knowledge and tools to improve the response of native chickens raised in African village conditions to environmental challenges including climate change and parasitic (Eimeria spp) infection.CTLGH is a strategic alliance of The Roslin Institute at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) and the International Livestock Research (ILRI) Institute established to support programmes that aim to improve livestock based livelihoods in the tropics. You will be based at the Roslin Institute, a world-class centre for research on the quantitative genetics of populations, working in Dr. Kellie Watson’s group, in close collaboration with Profs. Georgios Banos (SRUC) and Olivier Hanotte (ILRI).Informal enquiries should be addressed to Kellie Watson ( ).This post is full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.Your skills and attributes for success:

• You hold, or about to gain a PhD in Quantitative Genetics, Animal Breeding, Bioinformatics or related subject
• You are a self-starter and able to work independently and as part of a team
• You can demonstrate experience in genomic prediction and Genome Wide Association Studies
• You have experience of estimation of genetic parameters for quantitative traits, including use of genomic data
• You have excellent communication skills and experience of working in collaborative scientific projects

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)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 21 May 2024Unless 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.About the Team:The College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine traces its origins back nearly 500 years (Darwin, Simpson and Conan-Doyle were students here) and is internationally renowned for its research and teaching. Professor David Argyle is the Head of College, the only conjoint Medical and Veterinary Medical School in the UK. The College employs over 3000 academic and support staff. The College has two Schools, the Edinburgh Medical School comprising three Deaneries; Biomedical Sciences; Molecular Genetic and Population Health Sciences and Clinical Sciences and the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies.The undergraduate medicine teaching programme in the College enjoys a high reputation nationally and internationally, with over 1,300 students enrolled on the MBChB and Intercalated courses and nearly 1000 on the Veterinary Sciences BVS and related programmes. In addition, approximately 2000 students are currently enrolled in the College’s taught and research post-graduate courses, including an extensive range of online distance learning diplomas and degrees. They are trained by over 1000 outstanding academic staff.The academic disciplines within Medicine are largely concentrated in the two teaching hospital campuses, the Royal Infirmary at BioQuarter and the Western General Hospital. Both have extensive new infrastructure with major research institutes and state of the art research facilities on clinical sites. Edinburgh hosts a number of prestigious MRC and BHF Research Centres. The approach is interdisciplinary, with basic and clinical researchers working together at the laboratory bench and in our clinical research facilities to address major themes in basic, clinical and translational medicine. The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies on the Easter Bush Campus houses outstanding teaching and clinical facilities as well as the splendid Roslin Institute, one of the world’s leading veterinary research centres. The College offers outstanding opportunities to address ‘One Health’ and Global Health problems of the highest international priority.The Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 results reaffirmed Edinburgh’s position as one of the UK’s leading research universities. Our College achieved outstanding results across four units of assessment (UoAs). Work was submitted from every eligible academic in the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine: a total of 782 full time equivalent posts. This includes joint submissions from within the University of Edinburgh. Overall, results were excellent. The University of Edinburgh is fourth in the UK based on the quality and breadth of its research – known as research power – and is Scotland’s top ranked institution, according to Times Higher Education’s REF power ratings.

Expected salary

£39347 – 46974 per year

Location

Edinburgh – Midlothian

Job date

Thu, 09 May 2024 07:17:02 GMT

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