University of Edinburgh
Postdoctoral Fellow
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Grade UE07: £41,064 - £48,822 per annum
CMVM / School of Genetics and Cancer
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Fixed-term: 2 years (3 September 2026 – 31 August 2028)
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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.
Here, you can continue to make a difference in everything around you. Take on new challenges, grow your career, be recognized for your contributions, and benefit from our commitment to your wellbeing. Be part of something bigger — where your work has real impact and your development matters. There are so many reasons to take your next step with us.
The Opportunity:
We are looking for an experienced postdoctoral research fellow to join the team led by Prof Asier Unciti-Broceta at the Institute of Genetics and Cancer (IGC). The post holder will also work closely with the team of Prof Kev Dhaliwal at the Centre for Inflammation Research. The post holder will conduct original research in synthetic and medicinal chemistry, and produce materials for patenting, publication and dissemination, towards the project goal of developing novel medicines against lung diseases. The candidate must have completed a PhD degree in Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry or a related discipline. Significant experience in organic synthesis and chemical characterization is essential. Located within the IGC, University of Edinburgh, the successful candidate will play a leading role in curating chemical libraries, performing medicinal chemistry campaigns and provide strategic support to the principal investigators.
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Please include the following documents in your application:
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- Cover letter
People have always been at the heart of our work. Our people are at the centre of the University community and everything we do. We value colleagues 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 flexibility that works for you.
A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:
- Professional development and subject matter expertise
- Opportunities to develop new skills and broaden your experience
- Leading-edge research
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 https://www.ed.ac.uk/human-resources/pay-reward/staff-benefits and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.
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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 https://www.ed.ac.uk/human-resources/demonstrating-rtw.
The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.
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Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 28th July 2026.
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As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.
The School of Genetics and Cancer is one of the six Schools that make up the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine (CMVM). The School is home to the Institute of Genetics and Cancer (IGC) whose goals are to carry out excellent genetic, genomic, cellular and clinical science, so that we contribute significantly to the understanding of human development, physiology and disease, and apply this knowledge for the benefit of patients and society. The IGC is one of the College’s five world-leading research institutes. The teams in the six CMVM Schools work together to build outstanding discovery and translational research programmes designed to answer the major challenges facing humanity, animal and planetary health, now and in the future. The College’s undergraduate and postgraduate teaching is delivered through Edinburgh Medical School and the Royal (Dick) School of Medical Studies with contributions from all six schools.
To find out more visit: School of Genetics and Cancer webpage https://medicine-vet-medicine.ed.ac.uk/school-of-genetics-and-cancer (opens a new browser tab).
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