Research Technician

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff benefits package

Hybrid working options

Job summary

The University of Edinburgh invites applications for a Research Technician to work in the School of Biological Sciences, Institute for Stem Cell Research. The role focuses on epigenetic transposon silencing in the germline, contributing to piRNA-directed methylation studies.

It is a full-time post (35 hours/week) on a fixed-term contract up to 12 months. Applicants must have or soon obtain a bachelor's degree and have experience in germ cell research and molecular biology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or soon to be obtained.
• Experience in germ cell research and molecular biology is required or highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of the germline is essential.

Skills

Germ cell research

Molecular biology

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Grade UE05 (Salary Range: £30,180-£34,630)

School of Biological Sciences, Institute for Stem Cell Research

Full time, 35 hours per week

Fixed-Term Contract up to 12 months

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a highly motivated research technician to work on epigenetic transposon silencing in the germline. Specifically, we seek to build upon our recent advancements in understanding the mechanism of piRNA-directed transposon methylation (1-4). A major goal of the laboratory is to explore these mechanisms in vivo and through biochemical as well as structural approaches. You will be part of the O'Carroll group located the Centre for Cell Biology, University of Edinburgh. Applicants must have, or shortly obtain a bachelor's degree. The post requires experience in germ cell research and molecular biology. A working knowledge of the germline is essential. An overview of the laboratory can be found at https://edwebprofiles.ed.ac.uk/profile/donal-o-carroll . Please address all enquires to [e-mail]

References

1. Nature. 2024 doi: 10.1038/s41586-024-07963-3. PMID: 39294378.
2. Mol Cell. 2024 doi: 10.1016/j.molcel.2024.01.014. PMID: 38359823.
3. Nat Commun. 2020 doi: 10.1038/s41467-020-17372-5. PMID: 32719317.
4. Nature. 2020 doi: 10.1038/s41586-020-2557-5. PMID: 32674113.

This post is advertised as full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• A competitive salary
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• 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 (opens in a new tab) 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 (opens new browser tab)

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 10 November 2026.
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Interviews will be held TBC