Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

2 days ago

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom University of Edinburgh Full time

The Opportunity:

We are excited to present a new opportunity for a Postdoctoral Fellow to join a shared programme between the laboratories of Liz Patton (MRC Human Genetics Unit, IGC) and Maanasa Polubothu (UCL) to develop and characterise an animal model of Butterfly Arteriovenous Malformations. This model will be used in an FDA drug screen to find new therapies. This post is ideal for a highly motivated, team orientated Postdoctoral Fellow, who can lead their own programme of work and deliver high quality science.

This post is fixed-term until 31 st December 2027 and full-time (35 hours per week) and is experimental laboratory based.

The salary for this post is at Grade UE07: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum.

Your skills and attributes for success:

  • Motivation to deliver high quality science.
  • Ability to take a leading role in the programme of work.
  • Ability to work with a team, and to collaborate with local and international colleagues.
  • Experimental molecular biology and cell biology laboratory skills.
    Experience with models (e.g. zebrafish), and/or microinjection and genomics are desirable.

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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 of £41,064-£48,822 per annum.
  • 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 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 10 th November 2025.

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