University of Edinburgh
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Grade UE07: £41,064 - £48,822 per annum
School of Regeneration and Repair / Centre for Regenerative Medicine
Role
- Full-time: 35 hours per week
- Contract: Fixed-term (12 months)
About the University of Edinburgh
Together we can do great things. Be part of something bigger.
- Meaningful work: Contribute to lasting impact in academia and society.
- Growth & progression: Opportunities to develop your career in a supportive environment.
- Recognition & reward: Competitive pay, well-being support, and tailored benefits.
- Diverse community: Join a global, inclusive, and vibrant workplace.
The University of Edinburgh is a top-tier institution that fosters career excellence, student success, and staff welfare across all disciplines. It offers a broad spectrum of academic opportunities and prioritises the performance and well-being of its students.
The Opportunity
This position opens doors to brain tumour biology research, seeking a candidate with a strong profile in:
- Gene therapy
- Transcriptional reporter assays
- Mammalian primary cell culture
- Molecular biology & genetics
The role is full-time (35 hours/week).
For full details, see the Job Description.
How to Apply
Submit the following in your application:
- CV
- Cover letter outlining:
- Track record & training in transcriptional reporter assays
- Engineering artificial gene regulatory elements
- Work with primary cancer cell models, specifically glioblastoma
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As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
- Supportive culture: An inclusive environment where everyone belongs.
- A competitive salary and rewarding environment – one that is:
- Exciting
- Positive
- Creative
- Challenging
- Career-enhancing
- A vibrant, diverse, and international community
- Comprehensive benefits, including:
- Generous annual leave
- Pension scheme with defined benefits
- Staff discounts
- Family-friendly policies
- Flexible working options
Explore the full list of staff benefits, and use the reward calculator to understand the value of your remuneration.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The University holds the following commitments:
- Silver Athena SWAN award (promoting gender equality in higher education).
- Race Equality Charter membership.
- Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions (biasing for LGBTQ+ equality).
Prior to employment, you must verify your right to work in the UK. Further information is available via the right to work pages.
We may sponsor international candidates subject to specific eligibility criteria.
Key Dates
- Closing date for applications: 17 July 2026
- Deadline: 11:59 PM (UK time), or automatically adjusted to your local time zone if applying from abroad.
As a research-intensive world-leading university, we aim to tackle tomorrow’s greatest challenges through values-driven teaching, research, and innovation shaped by global, values-led collaboration.
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About the Centre for Regenerative Medicine (CRM)
The CRM, a leading research centre based at Edinburgh BioQuarter, focuses on advancing human health through:
- Stem cell study
- Disease & tissue repair
- Bench-to-bedside approach addressing degenerative diseases like brain disorders, blood conditions, liver/heart diseases.
Affiliated with the Institute for Regeneration and Repair (IRR), CRM collaborates across academic, clinical, and industry stakeholders.
Key details:
- Two co-directors: Prof. Anna Williams and Prof. Tilo Kunath.
- More than 25 research groups, with four therapeutic focus areas: brain, blood, liver, heart.
- Made up of teams in stem cell biology, tissue maintenance, regenerative medicine, and disease modelling.
CRM Website (opens in new tab).
About the Institute for Regeneration and Repair (IRR)
- Multidisciplinary hub combining expertise from:
- College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine (SRR)
- College of Science and Engineering
- Areas of focus:
- Regenerative medicine (CRM & associated research)
- Reproductive health
- Inflammation
IRR leader: Professor Stuart Forbes.
- Five-year income: Over £200M.
- Based at Edinburgh BioQuarter, collaborates closely with commercial, clinical, and academic partners.
- Values:
- Trust-building culture
- Talent attractiveness & diversity
- Collaboration to drive innovation and impact
IRR Website (opens in new tab).
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