Postdoctoral Research Assistant

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Edinburgh is offering an exciting postdoctoral position focused on autophagy and lysosomal degradation in aging-related diseases. Ideal candidates will have a PhD and experience in molecular techniques, alongside strong problem-solving and presentation skills. This full-time position at the Cancer Research UK Centre includes access to advanced technologies and offers a supportive research culture.

Qualifications

• PhD degree completed or anticipated.
• Good publication record desired.
• Experience in basic molecular techniques required.

Responsibilities

• Investigate events in autophagy initiation and lysosomal degradation.
• Uncover molecular events underlying lysosomal degradation using cell biology.
• Design, execute, and interpret experiments in a collaborative research environment.

Skills

Molecular techniques

Good presentation skills

Problem solving

Creative thinking

Self-motivation

Critical analysis

Education

PhD degree

Job description

An exciting postdoc position is available to understand the role of autophagy and lysosomal degradation in aging and aging-related diseases.

A postdoctoral research fellow position is available at the laboratory of Noor Gammoh, University of Edinburgh. The lab is interested in investigating key events during autophagy initiation, progression, and lysosomal degradation as well as the relevance of autophagy in disease. A current project is available in the lab to uncover molecular events underlying lysosomal degradation of autophagic cargo using a combination of cell biology and biochemical techniques.

The lab is seeking to appoint a postdoctoral research fellow. The candidate must have completed a PhD degree (or anticipate to obtain one in the near future) and ideally has a good publication record. Experience in basic molecular techniques and excellent technical skills are essential. The candidate should demonstrate an ability to design, execute and interpret experiments, creative thinking, good presentation skills, problem solving, self-motivation and critical analyses.

The lab is located at the Cancer Research UK Scotland Centre which is part of a wider Institute of Genetics and Cancer and supports state-of-the art technologies, collaborative research environment and access to multiple advanced services. Particularly important within the Centre is an ethos of mentoring and nurturing scientists in order to establish the next generation of scientific leaders.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week) and fixed-term - funding is available for 3 years pending review after 6 months.

The salary for this role is at Grade UE07: £40,497 - £48,149 per annum.

Any additional enquiries involving the advertised position are welcomed by email [e-mail].

£40,497 to £48,149 per annum (Grade 7)