Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Job title:

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Company

University of Edinburgh

Job description

Job Description:Grade UE07: £40,247 – £47,874 per annumCollege/School/Department: CMVM / Institute for Regeneration and Repair / Centre for Inflammation ResearchFull-time: 35 hours per weekFixed Term: 2 yearsWe are looking for an experienced Postdoctoral Researcher to focus on the immunopathology of lung injury and inflammation in the Baillie Gifford Pandemic Science Hub (BG PSH). Our hub is unique and is comprised of scientists, clinicians, professional services staff and students whose primary aim is to use human genetics and experimental medicine to rapidly identify, evaluate and progress re-purposed drugs. The PSH is led by Professor’s Kenny Baillie and Kev Dhaliwal and the successful candidate will contribute to a large portfolio of drug discovery programmes that go from bench to bedside.This post is advertised as full-time (35 hours per week).The Opportunity:The role will explore the biological impact of genes identified to be critical in lung disease and will use and develop advanced human models of lung pathology. The role will interface closely with colleagues in chemistry and HT-drug screening and contribute directly to target characterisation, prioritisation and progression.Your skills and attributes for success:

• Appropriate degree, with relevant post-graduate research experience and accumulated knowledge.
• A PhD or equivalent professional qualification and/or experience in the field of biology / immunology / lung injury.
• Extensive tissue culture experience, including primary cell culture and RT-PCR.
• Imaging techniques including multiplex – flow cytometry, IHC and ICC and immunoassays including ELISA / Western blotting.
• Experience of working with Human Precision Cut Lung Slices (PCLS).

Click to view a copy of the full (opens new browser tab)As part of this application, you are required to upload a cover letter/statement of not more than one page detailing how you meet each of the essential criteria as outlined on the job description and a CV.As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• A competitive salary.
• 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 benefits.Championing 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 18 November 2024.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.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:IRR (Director: Prof Stuart Forbes) has a 5-year income of over £200M and supports over 800 staff and 200 students within a collaborative hub for commercial, clinical and academic endeavour. We are based on the Edinburgh Bioquarter campus. Our three main centres are the Centre for Reproductive Health (CRH), the Centre for Regenerative Medicine (CRM), and the Centre for Inflammation Research (CIR). Bringing together world leading research expertise to drive understanding and deliver clinical and translational outcomes. IRR contains staff and students from two colleges (CMVM and CSE) and 4 Schools add to the complexity of the role.IRR has a work environment built on trust and encourages the very best talent from all backgrounds and at all levels to join us as a diverse team strengthens our ability to innovate and support the cutting-edge world leading research we aspire to. We collaborate widely to advance understanding and knowledge as outlined in the University’s Strategy 2030. Employees and students are supported and empowered to build, shape and inform aspects of our culture in areas such as sustainability, mental health and wellbeing. Our team is ambitious, acts with integrity and demonstrates commitment to progress and impact.In aiming to be an accessible employer and creating an inclusive environment, we encourage applicants who wish to work flexibly (including part-time, condensed hours and other forms).

Expected salary

£40247 – 47874 per year

Location

Edinburgh – Midlothian

Job date

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 01:01:13 GMT

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