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Research Fellow

2 months ago

Edinburgh, United Kingdom University of Edinburgh Full time

**UE07: £39, 347 to £46,974**

**CMVM / Deanery of Clinical Sciences / Institute for Regeneration and Repair**

**Full time (35 hours per week)**

**Fixed term (11 months)**

We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher to develop novel stem cell gene therapies for childhood neurological diseases. Your main role will be to develop and improve ex vivo stem cell gene therapies for Mucopolysaccharide diseases. Experience of working with mouse disease models and gene or cell therapy is essential.

This post is advertised as full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.

**The Opportunity**:
The position offers an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic, well-motivated postdoctoral researcher, who wants to be part of a programme of research within the laboratory of Professor Brian Bigger. It is ideally suited to a recent PhD graduate. The post holder will lead a project to develop novel ex vivo gene therapies, building on existing work and expertise in the Bigger lab and helping to develop new treatments for devastating childhood dementias such as Sanfilippo disease and Hunter disease. The lab has two gene therapies currently in clinical trial, so this is an opportunity to be at the forefront of translational gene therapy for neurological diseases.

This post can be offered until 30 April 2025 on points 1-3 of the UE07 grade. Appointment at a higher level may result in a reduced duration due to a limited budget.

**Your skills and attributes for success**:

- A PhD (achieved or about to be awarded) in neuroscience, cell biology, biochemistry, gene therapy, pharmaceutical sciences or a related haematological discipline.
- Excellent research and methodological skills relevant to the research theme.
- Experience of working with stem cells
- Experience of working with viral vectors, in particular lentivirus. Experience of working with animals/personal licence.

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**As a valued member of our team you can expect**:
A competitive salary of £39, 347 to £46,974

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, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. 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)

**Key notes for applicants**

We anticipate that interviews will be held within 2-3 weeks of the advert closing date.

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