Description Grade UE07: £41,064 - £48,822 per annum School for Regeneration and Repair / Centre for Regenerative Medicine Full-time: 35 hours per week Fixed-term contract: for 24 months Together we can do great things. Be part of something bigger. 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. The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We look for the best in the field across all disciplines and provide a working environment where academics can develop their careers and passion for their chosen subject area. We offer the full range of academic roles and have a genuine focus on our students’ performance and wellbeing. The Opportunity: The Bigger laboratory are looking for a postdoctoral researcher to contribute to phase I/II clinical trials of haematopoietic stem cell gene therapies (HSCGT) for rare neurodegenerative diseases. We have clinical trials for HSCGT therapies already running and in preparation. In this role, you will develop, characterise and qualify critical assays in the specialty areas of lysosomal disease, immunological and gene therapy to support these trials, including at Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) standard. The successful candidate will be supported by a research technician who will assist in the delivery of the assays once developed. This post will suit any postdoctoral research associate in gene therapy or related settings who wants to be part of the translation of preclinical therapies into patients, and is the opportunity to become involved in clinical trial delivery at the cutting edge of gene therapy for childhood dementias. This post is full-time (35 hours per week) and will be mainly on-site at our laboratories in the Institute for Regeneration and Repair at the Edinburgh BioQuarter campus. We are open to considering requests for flexible working patterns. View the full job description How to apply Please include the following documents in your application: - CV including technical skills, publications and any supervisory or grant writing experience. - Cover letter (max one page) demonstrating how you meet the criteria for this role and explaining why you are interested in being part of this project. 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. 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, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page 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. 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 right to work webpages. The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant. Key dates to note The closing date for applications is 20 May 2026. Unless stated otherwise, the closing time for applications is 11:59 pm (UK time). If you are applying from outside the UK, the closing time shown on our adverts will automatically adjust to your browser’s local time zone. Interviews will be held in person or via Teams within three weeks of the closing date.