Grade UE07: £41,064 - £48,822 per annum
CMVM / MRC Human Genetics Unit
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Fixed term: until 31st March 2028
The Opportunity:
We are excited to present a new opportunity for a Postdoctoral Fellow to join a shared programme between the laboratories of Martin Taylor and Liz Patton (MRC Human Genetics Unit, IGC) to develop animal and advanced cell models to follow mutations and clones over time in melanoma development and progression. This post is ideal for a highly motivated, team orientated Postdoctoral Fellow, who can lead their own programme of work and deliver high quality science.
This post is fixed term until the 31st March 2028. This post is full-time (35 hours per week) and is experimental laboratory based.
Your skills and attributes for success:
* Highly motivated to deliver high quality science
* Ability to take a leading role in the programme of work
* Ability to work with a team, and to collaborate with local and international colleagues
* Experimental molecular biology and cell biology laboratory skills
* Experience with models (e.g. zebrafish) and/or advanced imaging and/or genomics are desirable
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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, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on ourstaff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total 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 ourright to work webpages (opens new browser tab).
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 8 September 2025.
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