Description UE06: £34,610.00 - £39,906.00 Per Annum. College of Science & Engineering / School of Biological Sciences. Full Time - 35 hours per week. Fixed term contract: up to 48 months. 100% on campus Our research team is currently seeking a highly motivated and dedicated research assistant to lead and develop an innovative project investigating the novel roles of kinetochore proteins in brain development. This research builds on the pioneering discovery made by the Cheerambathur Lab, which revealed that kinetochore proteins, traditionally known for their role in chromosome segregation during cell division, also have a cell division-independent function during neurodevelopment. The Opportunity: You will join a multidisciplinary research team working across C. elegans and human pluripotent stem cell (hPSC) models, using genetics, fluorescence microscopy, quantitative image analysis, and biochemistry to address questions at the intersection of cell division biology and neuroscience. Candidates with a degree in neuroscience or cell biology, and experience in cell culture and/or biochemical techniques, are particularly encouraged to apply. The post is funded by a Wellcome Career Development Award and is available from October 2026. It is full-time (35 hours per week). Applicants interested in working towards a PhD at the University of Edinburgh alongside this role are welcome to get in touch to discuss this further The post is based within the School of Biological Sciences, which provides access to state-of-the-art imaging, genomics, and proteomics facilities, as well as training courses and conference funding to support your development as an independent researcher. View the full job description (opens in a new browser tab) How to apply Please include the following documents in your application: - CV - Cover letter explaining your interest in this specific project 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 (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. 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 (opens new browser tab). On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore 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 3 June 2026. Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm UK time. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone. Interviews will be held after the closing date.