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

University of Edinburgh

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

3 days ago

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UE07:
£37,099 - £44,263

CMVM/Edinburgh Medical School/Deanery of Biomedical Sciences/Centre Discovery Brain Sciences/UK Dementia Research Institute

Contract Type - Fixed-Term 1 year with possible extension to 2 years

Full-time - 35 hours per week

We are looking for a postdoctoral Research Fellow to study mechanisms of astrocyte ingestion of synapses and the role this plays in synaptic degeneration in Alzheimer's disease.

The fellow will be based in the UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) at the University of Edinburgh, working in a project funded by a UK DRI industry collaborator which is led by Prof Tara Spires-Jones and Dr Claire Durrant.

The Opportunity:

Your skills and attributes for success:

PhD or other higher level degree (MD/PhD, etc) earned or expected in a relevant discipline (neuroscience, biology, etc)
Expertise in relevant experimental approaches and models, analytical techniques and methods.
Experience with cell/tissue culture and sterile technique, specifically culturing astrocytes OR organotypic slice cultures, manipulating gene expression in cell culture, and performing phagocytosis assays highly desirable
Ability to communicate complex information clearly, orally and in writing.

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As a valued member of our team you can expect:An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. We give you support, nurture your talent and reward success. You will benefit from a competitive reward package and a wide range of staff benefits, which includes a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits
pension scheme ,
staff discounts, family friendly initiatives
, flexible working and much more. Access our staff benefits page
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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.

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Key dates to note
Interviews will be held within 2 weeks of closing date.