15016- Postdoctoral Research Associate

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Edinburgh is seeking a highly skilled researcher for the Centre for Inflammation Research, full-time 35 hours per week on a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role requires onsite lab work in Edinburgh and a strong background in tissue biology.

Key focus areas include working with human Precision Cut Lung Slices (PCLS), primary cell culture, multiplex imaging, and immunoassays. The post offers opportunities for development and contribution to cutting-edge projects within a

Qualifications

• Experience preparing and working with human Precision Cut Lung Slices (PCLS).
• Extensive tissue culture experience with established cell lines and primary cells.
• Imaging including multiplex IHC/ICC, live cell imaging and confocal microscopy.
• Assay development including high-throughput application.
• Expertise in qRT-PCR and immunoassays (Flow Cytometry, ELISA, bead arrays, Western blot).

Skills

PCLS handling

Tissue culture

Imaging techniques

Assay development

qRT-PCR

Flow Cytometry

ELISA

Western blot

Job description

School/Department: School of Regeneration and Repair, Centre for Inflammation Research

Full Time: 35 hours per week

Fixed term: 6 months

The Opportunity:

Where discovery never stops. Be part of something bigger.

Here, you can continue to make a difference in everything around you. Take on new challenges, grow your career, be recognised for your contributions, and benefit from our commitment to your wellbeing. Be part of something bigger — where your work has real impact and your development matters. There are so many reasons to take your next step with us.

The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We look for the best in the field across all disciplines and provide a working environment where academics can develop their careers and passion for their chosen subject area. We offer the full range of academic roles and have a genuine focus on our students’ performance and wellbeing.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Experience of preparing and working with working with human Precision Cut Lung Slices (PCLS).
• Extensive tissue culture experience, including established cell lines and primary cell culture and characterisation of cellular senescence.
• Imaging techniques including multiplex - IHC and ICC, live cell imaging and confocal microscopy.
• Assay development (including high throughput application) and standardisation
• Expertise in qRT-PCR and immunoassays including Flow Cytometry, ELISA/ cytokine bead array and Western blotting

People have always been at the heart of our work. As part of the University, you are a part of our community. We are looking for people with drive, determination, and a passion for what they do.

A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:

• Professional development and subject matter expertise
• Opportunities to develop new skills and broaden your experience
• Leading-edge research
• Opportunities for publication

This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time working patterns. This role requires presence onsite for lab work and therefore hybrid work cannot be offered for this role.