Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellow

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in Edinburgh is seeking a senior post-doctoral researcher to lead a program focused on cerebral small vessel disease and its role in neurodegeneration. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Neuroscience, relevant post-doctoral experience, and expertise in MRI techniques. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £50,253 to £61,759 annually, and represents a great opportunity for impactful research in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a program of high-quality research.
• Direct and carry out research projects involving MR imaging and brain tissue analysis.
• Secure funding and publish research findings in journals.

Skills

PhD in Neuroscience or a related field

Prior post-doctoral experience in Neuroscience or Neurology

Knowledge of advanced MRI-based techniques and analysis

Statistical knowledge

Experience in supervising students and research staff

Education

PhD

Job description

Fixed-Term: 5 years

Full-time: 35 hours per week

The Opportunity:

As a senior post-doctoral researcher in the newly launched UK DRI Centre for Vascular Dementia Research the post-holder will develop and lead a program of high-quality research to improve our understanding of cerebral small vessel disease pathophysiology and its contribution to neurodegeneration and dementia. This will include directing and carrying out research projects involving in vivo and ex vivo human MR imaging and brain tissue analysis, staff management, securing funding, and publishing research findings in high impact journals.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week).

The salary for this post is £50,253 - £61,759 per annum.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• PhD in Neuroscience or a related field
• Prior post-doctoral experience in Neuroscience or Neurology
• Knowledge of advanced MRI-based techniques and analysis
• Statistical knowledge
• Experience in supervising students and research staff

£50,253 to £61,759 per annum (Grade 8)