Postdoctoral Research Associate

2 months ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom University of Edinburgh Full time

**Grade UE07 - £37,099 - £44,263**

**College of Science and Engineering**

**School of Biological Sciences**

**Institute of Quantitative Biology, Biochemistry and Biotechnology**

**Full time contract - 35 hours per week**

**Contract Type - Fixed Term (12 months)
We are looking for a highly motivated scientist to join our group to understand the contributions of non-coding RNAs to the life cycle of tumour-associated viruses, namely Epstein-Barr virus, Kaposi sarcoma herpesvirus, and human cytomegalovirus. This project aims to reveal functions and mechanisms of infection-induced circular RNA, a novel player in the virus-host interaction, on virus infection, propagation, immune evasion, and tumorigenesis. To this end, we will employ interdisciplinary approaches in virology, RNA biology, immunology, and bioinformatics.

This post is advertised as full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote (e.g. data analysis) and regular on-campus working. Initial appointment will be 12 months but can be extended to a multi-year contract.

**The Opportunity**:
**Your skills and attributes for success**:

- Doctoral degree in biological sciences
- Extensive experience in virology, RNA biology, or immunology
- A skill in biostatistics and bioinformatics
- An ability to work independently as well as to mentor students A desire to learn new techniques and concepts and to make discoveries

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**As a valued member of our team you can expect**:
An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. We give you support, nurture your talent and reward success. You will benefit from a competitive reward package and a wide range of staff benefits, which includes a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits **pension scheme **, **staff discounts, **family friendly initiatives **, flexible working and much more. Access our **staff benefits page **for further information and use our **reward calculator **to find out the total value of pay and benefits provided.

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.

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Interviews will be held **during last week of November.



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