13368 - Postdoctoral Research Fellow

University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute in Scotland is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow specializing in molecular biology and neuroscience. The role involves researching vascular-immune dysfunctions related to dementia in a cutting-edge lab environment. Applicants should possess a PhD and demonstrate strong collaborative and communication skills. This position offers a full-time, fixed-term contract until November 30, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in the Montagne lab focused on dementia.
• Investigate how vascular-immune dysfunction contributes to dementia.

Skills

Strong molecular biology

Knowledge in vascular & immune biology

Experience in neurodegenerative disease

Ability to communicate complex information clearly

Collaboration skills

Education

PhD in biomedical sciences, neuroscience, bioinformatics, or similar

Tools

Omics techniques

Confocal imaging

Job description

UE07: £41,064 pa - £48,822 per annum

CMVM / Deanery of Clinical Sciences / School of Neurological and Cardiovascular Sciences

Full-time 35 hours per week

Fixed-Term to 30/11/2026

We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with strong molecular biology expertise in the field of neuroscience to work in the Montagne lab at the UK Dementia Research Institute.

The Opportunity:

To work within a world-renowned research institute that is focused on understanding how all the different cell types in our brains work together to keep the brain healthy, how this goes wrong in dementia, and how this process can be slowed or stopped to alter disease progression. The Montagne lab will particularly focus on the brain vasculature with the aim to understand how vascular-immune dysfunction contribute to dementia.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• A PhD in biomedical sciences, neuroscience, bioinformatics, or similar.
• Strong knowledge and background experience in vascular & immune biology in a context of neurodegenerative disease.
• Strong molecular biology (e.g., current omics techniques) and imaging (e.g., confocal) skills.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly, orally and in writing.
• Capacity and willingness to work and collaborate with other people.