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

University of Edinburgh
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£39,347
  • £46,974 per annum


College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine / Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies / Roslin Institute

Full-time - 35 Hours Per Week
**Contract Type - Fixed-term: 36 months or funded until 31st August 2027


The Opportunity:


CTLGH is a strategic alliance of The Roslin Institute at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) and the International Livestock Research (ILRI) Institute established to support programmes that aim to improve livestock based livelihoods in the tropics.

You will be based at the Roslin Institute, a world-class centre for research on the quantitative genetics of populations, working in Dr.

Kellie Watson's group, in close collaboration with Profs. Georgios Banos (SRUC) and Olivier Hanotte (ILRI).

This post is full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering flexible working patterns.

We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.


Your skills and attributes for success:

  • You are a self-starter and able to work independently and as part of a team
  • You can demonstrate experience in genomic prediction and Genome Wide Association Studies
  • You have experience of estimation of genetic parameters for quantitative traits, including use of genomic data You have excellent communication skills and experience of working in collaborative scientific projects

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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.

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