Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
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Job Description
Grade UE07: 40497 to 48149 per annum
CMVM/ECRC/IGC
Fulltime: 35 hours per week
Fixed term: 36 months
The Opportunity:
An exciting Postdoctoral Research Fellow position is available in laboratories of Dr Kevin Myant and Professor Farhat Din at the Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre within the Institute of Genetics and Cancer Western General Hospital. The post will aim to understand the role of nutrientdriven modulation of specific intestinal cell populations (such as enteroendocrine and stem cells) in the development of colorectal cancer and to identify underlying mechanisms that can be targeted. This post is fulltime 35 hours per week).
Your skills and attributes for success:
- Have a PhD in a relevant subject area (or near completion).
- Experience of 3D organoid culture (mouse and human advantageous) and advanced organoid manipulation technologies (clonogenic assays CRISPR shRNA etc).
- Expertise in RNA expression analysis (RNAseq qRTPCR other omics technologies).
- Experience in murine models of colorectal cancer.
- Highly motivated and enthusiastic individual.
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As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- A competitive salary of Grade UE0per annum).
- An exciting positive creative challenging and rewarding place to work.
- Support and to have your talent nurtured.
- 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 familyfriendly initiatives and flexible work options. Check out the full list on ourstaff 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 ourright to work webpages(opens new browser tab).
The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Offices English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.
Key dates to note:
The closing date for applications is 10 April 2025.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
