Postdoctoral Research Assistant

1 week ago

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom University of Edinburgh Full time £41,064 - £49,822 per year

Grade UE07: £41,064- £48,822 per annum

CMVM- Centre for Cancer Research, School of Genetics and Cancer

Full Time: 35 hours per week

Fixed Term: 12 months

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a Post-Doctoral Research Assistant to join our team based at IGC (ECRC) for a one year post. Our lab studies mutations in the metabolic isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH1/2) genes and this project focusses on how these mutations re-program liver cells, in the context of biliary cancer. We are using CRISPR-edited human cells and novel transgenic models in mice to examine how these mutations affect the liver's response to damage and explore the link between injury and metabolic re-programming.

Ideally, the post holder should have experience of animal work, cell culture, tissue processing and will be able to perform laboratory analyses of human and mouse tissue including genotyping, IHC, rt-PCR, western blotting and prepare samples for external providers (transcriptomics, metabolomics). A large proportion of the work will be based on animal experiments; a PIL is a desired but not an essential requirement for the post. Experience of in vivo models of liver cancer and/or liver disease would be highly desirable.

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

The salary for this post is £41,064 to £48,822 per annum.

Your skills and attributes for success:

  • A proactive, enthusiastic approach to science

  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

  • Experience of molecular techniques that may include (but not limited to) rt-PCR, IHC, genotyping and sample preparation for external providers

Experience of tissue processing and cell culture

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Application Information

Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:

  • CV

  • Cover letter

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.

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The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 12 December 2025.

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