University of Edinburgh
Job title:
Postdoctoral Researcher
Company
University of Edinburgh
Job description
Job Description:Grade UE07: £40,247 – £47,874 per annumMRC Human Genetics Unit / Institute of Genetics and Cancer / CMVMFull time: 35 hours per weekFixed term: for 1 yearWe have a postdoctoral researcher opportunity available in the laboratory of Dr. Tom Deegan at the MRC Human Genetics Unit in Edinburgh.The Opportunity:We seek an outstanding candidate to join the group of Dr. Tom Deegan, within a programme aimed at understanding the molecular mechanisms and regulation of eukaryotic DNA replication. We are particularly focussed on the role of accessory DNA helicases during replication termination and other stages of DNA replication. The successful candidate will employ a multi-disciplinary approach including biochemically reconstituted DNA replication systems using both yeast and human proteins. For examples of our recent studies in this area see Deegan et al, Mol. Cell., 2019, Deegan et al, eLife, 2020, Jenkyn-Bedford et al, Nature, 2021, Olson et al., EMBO J. 2024. Our group is part of the MRC Human Genetics Unit, a world class centre, which provides a highly collaborative and multi-disciplinary environment within which to study eukaryotic chromosome biology.Your skills and attributes for success:
- Strong interest in DNA replication and/or chromosome biology and/or genome integrity
- Experience in protein and nucleic acid biochemistry including complex biochemical reconstitutions
- Ph.D. (or near completion) in a relevant science subject
- Proven track record of publication in peer-reviewed journals
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
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- 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 March 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 in March 2025.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:A deep understanding of human genome function – particularly for the non-coding genome – is an outstanding grand challenge. Our mission is to discover how our genome controls the function of molecules, cells and tissues, in health and disease, connecting human genetic variation to phenotype.Multidisciplinary HGU research programs embrace genetic, computational, biochemical, cellular, model organism and clinical approaches, to gain meaningful insights across scales and dynamic processes, with cross-cutting themes in 4D Cellular Medicine and Genome Interpretation.To find out more visitThe MRC Human Genetics Unit is part of the Institute of Genetics and Cancer (IGC). This partnership with CRUK Edinburgh Centre and Centre for Genomic and Experimental Medicine Centre aims to understand development and disease by using the latest developments in genetic, genomic, cellular and clinical science. The partnership provides access to state of the art scientific facilities, scientific infrastructure and business support, including on site Advanced Imaging Resource, Animal Model support, Bioinformatics Analysis Core, DNA sequencing, Flow Cytometry, Mass Spectrometry, HTPU microarray. The IGC also offers a highly collegial environment with excellent local career development support, active social, wellbeing and sustainability related groups making it a very desirable and supportive working environment.To find out more visit
Expected salary
£40247 – 47874 per year
Location
Edinburgh – Midlothian
Job date
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 06:25:35 GMT
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