Description
Grade UE07- £41,064- £48,822
College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine/School of Neurological and Cardiovascular Sciences/Institute for Neuroscience and Cardiovascular Research
Full Time: 35 hours per week
Fixed Term: 12 months
The Opportunity:
Where discovery never stops. Be part of something bigger.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic translational research lab that is focussed on research in Type 1 diabetes and in particular optimising islet transplantation outcomes in diabetic rodent models. This position is to support a number of grant funded research programmes examining whether immune cells as well as other drugs, improve islet transplant outcomes when delivered with islets at the time of transplant directly into the liver. The post holder will also have the opportunity to work with colleagues in the Institute for Regeneration and Repair and the Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult at the University of Edinburgh.
The lab has a number of projects funded by charitable foundations and industry, which includes research with stem cell derived islets. There are 2 post-doctoral research scientists, 1 PhD student, 2 laboratory technicians, 2 animal technicians and 2 research co-ordinators.
Your skills and attributes for success:
* Ability to work in a team and communicate ideas well
* Ability to think critically and direct own research independently
* Animal license essential (can be in recent past)
* Good laboratory, imaging software and statistical skills
* Excellent track record of publications
With roles from hospitality to research, there's a career for everyone at the University of Edinburgh. We can offer opportunities for you to develop in your career and make a real difference in the communities around us while contributing to the world at large.
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Join the University of Edinburgh and you'll be making a difference to everything around you. Be part of something bigger — where you'll do meaningful work, grow and progress, be rewarded and recognised, and benefit from our strong commitment to your wellbeing. There are so many reasons to join us.
People have always been at the heart of our work. As part of the University, you are a part of our community. We are looking for people with drive, determination, and a passion for what they do. We are a place where everyone is welcome and offer a range of policies and benefits designed to support you in building the right meaningful/personalised flexibility for you.
This post is full-time 35 hours per week and 100% on campus.
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How to apply
Please include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- Cover letter
Informal enquiries are welcomed and can be addressed to Professor Shareen Forbes,
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
* A competitive salary
* An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
* To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
* Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the 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.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
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The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 26 February 2026.
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Interviews dates to be confirmed.