Full-time:35 hours per week
Fixed term:2 years
A postdoctoral position based in the Metabolism, Diabetes and Obesity Theme in the Centre for Cardiovascular Science. The postholder will work on a number of cell therapy projects under the guidance of Professor Shareen Forbes investigating translational projects in islet transplantation for the treatment of Type 1 diabetes.
The Opportunity:
There will be a particular focus on optimising islet transplantation through the use of cellular therapies and microparticles in preclinical animal models so as to improve islet engraftment and long-term function of islet grafts. Projects utilise state-of-the-art imaging in preclinical diabetic mouse models and work with our experienced research team and others across the institute. To discuss the opportunity further and for further details please contactShareen.Forbes@ed.ac.uk.
This post is full-time (35 hours per week). The post is 100% on-campus working.
Your skills and attributes for success:
* PhD in a biomedical discipline
* Excellent knowledge and relevant practical experience in molecular biology and cell biology.
* A current animal licence with experience in working with rodents for >2 years is essential.
* Experience of common imaging and related analysis software used in cell biology.
Apply Before:21/07/2025, 23:59
£40,497 to £48,149 per annum
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