Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - University of Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh
University of Edinburgh
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UE07:
£37, £44,263.00 Per Annum (A revised salary range for this grade of £39,347 to £46,974 is planned to take effect from Spring 2024).

CMVM/Edinburgh Medical School/Deanery of Biomedical Sciences/Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences

Fixed-Term, until 31/12/2025 with the possibility of extension.

Full-time: 35 hours per week

The Opportunity:


We are looking for a postdoctoral research fellow to join the group of Prof. David Lyons at the University of Edinburgh MS Society Edinburgh Centre for MS. The post holder will investigate mechanisms that underpin nervous system health and function and work to identify strategies to promote neuroprotection and repair that may help treat disease. The project will employ zebrafish as a discovery model system, alongside a range of experimental platforms available to researchers in the centre.
The post is available until 31/12/2025 with the possibility of extension.


Your skills and attributes for success:

  • PhD (or PhD near completion) in neuroscience, biomedical sciences, or similar is desirable.
  • Ability to communicate complex information clearly, orally and in writing.
  • Expertise in relevant approaches and models, analytical techniques and methods, specifically molecular genetic, and/or chemical biology techniques.

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As a valued member of our team you can expect:

  • A competitive salary of £37,099-£44,263 p.a.
  • 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, familyfriendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our
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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
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Key dates to note
Interviews will be held in April 2024.
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