Post-Doctoral Research Associate

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

Job summary

A leading research university in Scotland is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in aquaculture genetics. This role involves performing CRISPR genome editing to enhance disease resistance in aquatic species. Applicants should possess a PhD or be nearing completion in a relevant field, with prior experience in molecular biology and a strong publication record. The position offers a salary range of £41,064 to £48,882 per annum, along with opportunities for collaboration and presentation at international conferences.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Competitive pension schemes

Staff discounts

Family-friendly initiatives

Qualifications

• Doctorate-level training in relevant biological science.
• Experience in molecular biology.
• Track record in peer-reviewed publications.

Responsibilities

• Perform in vitro and in vivo CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing.
• Contribute to research on disease resistance in aquaculture species.
• Collaborate with leading researchers and present findings.

Skills

Doctorate-level training in relevant biological science

Experience in molecular biology

Ability to communicate complex concepts

Skills in collaborative scientific projects

Education

PhD in molecular and cellular biology or immunology

Job description

Overview

Grade UE07 £41,064 - £48,882 per annum

College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine / The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies / The Roslin Institute

Fixed-term: 18 months

Full time: 35 hours per week

We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in aquaculture genome to contribute to research elucidating the functional basis of disease resistance in aquaculture species.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a postdoctoral research fellow to perform both in vitro and in vitro CRISPR / Cas9 genome editing experiments aimed at increasing resistance to pathogens in aquaculture species. The post is within Dr Tim Bean’s research group at The Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh.

The successful candidate will be expected to have a PhD or be near to completing a PhD in a related field (i.e. molecular and cellular biology, immunology), and will have experience in genome editing using CRISPR/Cas systems. This post will offer the opportunity to work in the rapidly developing field of aquaculture genetics and genomics. The successful candidate will have the chance to collaborate with leading researchers in the field and to present results at international meetings and conferences.

This post is on a fixed-term basis for 18 months.

The salary for this post is £41,064 to £48,882 per annum.

Your skills and attributes for success

• Doctorate-level training in relevant biological science
• Experience in molecular biology
• The ability to communicate complex concepts (including a relevant, peer-reviewed publication track record and attendance at major conferences)
• Skills and experience working on collaborative scientific projects

Application information

Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:

• CV
• Cover letter

Benefits and Diversity

• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work
• A competitive salary
• 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 staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The 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 right to work webpages.

The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 30 September 2025.

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Interviews will be held within a month of the closing date.