Postdoctoral Researcher – CWDB & Endosymbiosis

University of Edinburgh; Easter Howgate; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Edinburgh invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Moule lab in the Institute of Infection and Immunology Research. The project, funded by HFSP, begins 1 September 2026 for three years, focusing on CWDB biology and intracellular endosymbiosis in mammalian cells.

The role is based in Edinburgh with a hybrid working arrangement. The successful candidate will work within an interdisciplinary team, collaborating with Oxford, Paris-Saclay and Waterloo

Responsibilities

• Investigate the biology of cell wall-deficient bacteria (CWDB) and their potential to establish long-term endosymbiosis within mammalian cells.
• Collaborate with team members at Oxford, Paris-Saclay and the University of Waterloo to contribute to an ambitious, cross-institution programme.

Job description

The University of Edinburgh invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Moule lab in the Institute of Infection and Immunology Research. The project, funded by HFSP, begins 1 September 2026 for three years, focusing on CWDB biology and intracellular endosymbiosis in mammalian cells.

The role is based in Edinburgh with a hybrid working arrangement. The successful candidate will work within an interdisciplinary team, collaborating with Oxford, Paris-Saclay and Waterloo