Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Job title:

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Company

University of Edinburgh

Job description

Job Description:Grade UE07: £40,247- 47,874 per annumCMVM/The Roslin Institute/Prendergast and Hassan GroupsFull-time: 35 hours per weekFixed-term: for 24 monthsThe Opportunity:We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our dynamic team at the Roslin Institute, focusing on utilising genome editing technologies to enhance the productivity and welfare of cattle. This role is ideal for an individual passionate about animal genetics and biotechnology, aiming to integrate cutting-edge genomic tools and the outputs of AI-driven approaches to drive forward agricultural innovations. This is an excellent opportunity for a forward-thinking scientist to impact the field of agricultural genetics and contribute to sustainable livestock development initiatives. If you are eager to advance your career in a collaborative, innovative environment, we encourage you to apply.Key Responsibilities:

• Design and perform in vitro experiments for genome editing in cattle cells, aiming to modify the expression of genes involved in key phenotypic traits.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to integrate AI and computational methodologies with lab-based experiments.
• Robustly validate the effects of genomic modifications.
• Engage with a broad team of computational biologists, genomics experts, and other researchers to share findings and refine experimental approaches.

Essential Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Molecular Biology or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience with genome editing technologies.
• Strong foundation in molecular biology techniques.

Preferable Skills:

• Knowledge of animal genetics, particularly in livestock species.
• Proven track record of relevant publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Benefits:

• Access to state-of-the-art datasets, resources and leading-edge technologies in genomics.
• Collaboration within a vibrant community of diverse researchers at Roslin Institute and globally.
• Comprehensive training opportunities to enhance technical skills and career development.

Application Process:Interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed CV and a cover letter. Your cover letter should address your alignment with the stated qualifications and your potential contributions to the team. Please refer explicitly to the skills and experience listed in this job advertisement.Inquiries and Further Information:For informal discussions regarding the role, please contact:

• Prof. James Prendergast at
• Dr. Musa Hassan at

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.
• 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, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. 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 3rd January, 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.Interviews will be held approximately two weeks following the vacancy 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:The Roslin Institute is a world-leading centre for animal bioscience research and has a distinctive niche within the UK National Institutes of Bioscience, supported strategically by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC). The Institute moved to a new £60M state-of-the-art building at the Easter Bush Campus in 2011, which is now occupied by > 670 people including ~ 65 Group Leaders and Career Track Fellows, other research and support staff, students and visitors and ~90 staff from Scotland’s Rural College. The Institute has a vibrant programme of postgraduate research, with 176 PhD students registered at the time of writing. Research at the Institute is organised across three research divisions (Genetics & Genomics, Infection & Immunity and Developmental Biology) and three Institute Strategic Programmes (BBSRC funded from 2017-2022) that integrate many disciplines (Blueprints for Healthy Animals, Control of Infectious Diseases and Improving Animal Productivity & Welfare). Crosscutting themes in Epidemiology and Population Health and in Clinical Sciences link research at the Institute to clinical activities in the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and support the research activities of clinical academic staff. In the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014), a joint submission from The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, The Roslin Institute and Scotland’s Rural College was ranked 1st by research power (volume x quality) in the category of Agriculture, Veterinary and Food Science.Over £200M has been invested in physical infrastructure at Easter Bush since 2008, including recently in the National Avian Research Facility and the Charnock Bradley Building, which houses the Roslin Innovation Centre – an incubator space for agritech start-up companies and spin out companies to commercialise the Institute’s intellectual property. Investments continue, as the Institute is a major partner in the new Agri-Tech Centre for Innovation Excellence in Livestock, which together with the University, funds the construction of a £25 M Large Animal Research and Imaging Facility. The Centre for Tropical Livestock Genetics and Health, primed by investment from the Gates Foundation and Department for International Development, aims to unlock the genetic potential of farmed animals by dissecting genotype-by-environment interactions to sustainably improve animal productivity in low- and middle-income countries.The Institute’s income exceeds £30M p.a., around 50% of which derives from the BBSRC via strategic and competitive funding. Our focus on improving farming systems, animal productivity and welfare, and the control of animal and zoonotic diseases is key to delivery of the BBSRC’s strategic priorities for Agriculture & Food Security, Veterinary Vaccinology and Bioscience for Health. This research is expedited by extensive interactions with industry, including via ongoing platform agreements with major animal breeding and pharmaceutical companies. The addition of our own £15M equity-funded commercialisation vehicle, Roslin Technologies Ltd, will accelerate translation of research at the Institute in the years to come. The Institute holds a prestigious Athena SWAN Gold award in recognition of our commitment to advance the representation of women in science.Further details of the research conducted at the Institute can be found at https://www.ed.ac.uk/roslin

Expected salary

£40247 – 47874 per year

Location

Edinburgh – Midlothian

Job date

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 23:14:14 GMT

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