13111 - Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellow

University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university in Edinburgh is seeking a senior post-doctoral researcher to advance research on cerebral small vessel disease related to dementia. The role involves directing projects, managing staff, and publishing findings. Candidates should have a PhD in Neuroscience, relevant experience, and knowledge of advanced MRI techniques. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary range of £50,253 - £61,759 per annum.

Qualifications

• PhD in Neuroscience or a related field is required.
• Prior post-doctoral experience in Neuroscience or Neurology is necessary.
• Advanced knowledge of MRI techniques is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a program of high-quality research on cerebral small vessel disease.
• Direct and carry out research projects involving human MR imaging.
• Manage staff and secure funding for research.

Skills

PhD in Neuroscience or a related field

Prior post-doctoral experience in Neuroscience or Neurology

Knowledge of advanced MRI-based techniques and analysis

Statistical knowledge

Experience in supervising students and research staff

Job description

Overview

Grade UE08: £50,253 - £61,759 per annum

CMVM / School of Neurological and Cardiovascular Sciences, Institute for Neuroscience and Cardiovascular Research, UK DRI Centre for Vascular Dementia Research

Fixed-Term: 5 years

Full-time: 35 hours per week

The Opportunity

As a senior post-doctoral researcher in the newly launched UK DRI Centre for Vascular Dementia Research the post-holder will develop and lead a program of high-quality research to improve our understanding of cerebral small vessel disease pathophysiology and its contribution to neurodegeneration and dementia. This will include directing and carrying out research projects involving in vivo and ex vivo human MR imaging and brain tissue analysis, staff management, securing funding, and publishing research findings in high impact journals.

Details

This post is full-time (35 hours per week).

The salary for this post is £50,253 - £61,759 per annum.

Your skills and attributes for success

• PhD in Neuroscience or a related field
• Prior post-doctoral experience in Neuroscience or Neurology
• Knowledge of advanced MRI-based techniques and analysis
• Statistical knowledge
• Experience in supervising students and research staff