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

University of Edinburgh

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Description

UE07 £39,347 to £46,974 per annum

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

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Fixed-Term, 2 years

The Opportunity:

To contribute to the development of a programme of high-quality research investigating the function and dysfunction of dynamin-1 in models of epilepsy.

Research will be primarily focused on investigating synaptic vesicle recycling in primary neuronal cultures in addition to standard molecular biology and biochemistry.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week), This is a 100% on-campus role.

Your skills and attributes for success:

Determine the molecular and cellular effect of human mutations in the _DNM1 _gene (involves primary neuronal culture, live fluorescence imaging of primary neurons, standard molecular biology techniques and protein/lipid interaction assays)
Maintain accurate and uptodate records to document research progress
Continually update knowledge and understanding in the field of presynaptic dysfunction in neurodevelopmental disorders and epilepsy
Provide guidance and supervision for student projects and/or instruction of students in the use of equipment/demonstration of techniques.

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As a valued member of our team you can expect:

A competitive salary of £39,347
£46,974 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, 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 **within 2-4 weeks of the closing date.