University of Edinburgh
Job title:
Postdoctoral Stem Cell Scientist – KTP Associate
Company
University of Edinburgh
Job description
Job Description:Postdoctoral Stem Cell Scientist – Knowledge Transfer Partnership AssociateSalary Range UE07- £39,047- £46,974Salary will appointed at £43,000 per year and will not be subject to an increment over the course of the 2-year contractFixed-Term for 2 yearsFull-Time at 35 hours per weekLocation – Roslin Technologies Limited (RT)The Opportunity:The University of Edinburgh (UofE) and Roslin Technologies Limited (RT) have been awarded a (KTP) to create cultivated meat product prototypes (pâté and haggis) from animal pluripotent stem cells. This innovative project will combine the Liver Tissue Development and Engineering expertise of the with expertise in applying new biotechnologies to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable food system. We are seeking an independent and motivated KTP Associate with cell biology, tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, or a closely related experience to drive this ambitious project. The homogenous and scalable production of liver cells (hepatocytes) from human pluripotent stem cells is well established in the Hay group as are the required in vitro techniques for cell phenotyping. The Associate will be trained in cellular differentiation at the UoE and translate this knowledge to RT for animal stem cell differentiation.This post is full-time (35 hours per week), based at RT’s headquarters located within their team at Easter Bush, with visits to the UofE facilities as required. The post will be jointly supervised by the academic lead at UoE and RT.Your skills and attributes for success:
- Doctoral degree in related discipline: cell biology, tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, or a closely related area
- Proficiency in cell culture techniques, including pluripotent stem cell culture and maintenance
- Strong molecular biology skills
- Understanding of pluripotency, differentiation processes, and cellular signalling pathways
- Effective communication and presentation skills for sharing findings with colleagues, stakeholders, and partners
- Precision and attention to detail and the ability to follow, design, and devise SOPs for complex biological technologies
- Effective project management skills
Click to view a copy of the full (opens in a new tab).As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- Salary will appointed at £43,000 per year and will not be subject to an increment over the course of the 2-year contract
- 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 * As a KTP Associate, you will be part of the national Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (ktp-uk.org) scheme and entitled to specialist management training and a professional development budget.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).Key notes for applicantsAll candidates are required to upload a cover letter/statement of not more than one page describing how they meet the criteria for the role and a cv, these items should be uploaded as one single combined document in either PDF or Word format.The closing date for applications is 12 June 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 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
£39047 – 46974 per year
Location
Edinburgh – Midlothian
Job date
Fri, 24 May 2024 00:26:39 GMT
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