Grade - UE06 £31,396 to £36,024 per annum (A revised salary range for this grade of £32,982 to £38,025 is planned to take effect from Spring 2024)
College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine - Deanery of Biomedical Sciences
Full Time - 35 Hours Per Week
Contract type - Fixed Term - 24 months
The Opportunity:
The Mason/Chan group is recruiting a research associate for a project focussed on identifying the molecular mechanisms underlying pathological phenotypes in PAX6 haploinsufficiency patients. The group uses stem cell models, including organoids, to study embryonic human brain development and Autism Spectrum Disorders. You will contribute to this project via supporting and conducting bioinformatic analyses of data including single-cell transcriptomic data.
In addition, the candidate will work closely with members of the lab on related informatics projects. Aside from this main project, there will be opportunities for collaboration within CDBS as well as across Edinburgh Neuroscience.
You are encouraged to apply if you have expertise in bioinformatics. It is also desirable for you to have interest in, and some knowledge of neurodevelopmental biology and neuroscience but not essential. This post is available for 24 months full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- MSc degree in bioinformatics/computational biology subject area
- Experience in single-cell transcriptomics analysis
- Background in neurodevelopmental biology
- Proficiency in R and Python
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
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As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- A competitive salary of £31,396 - £36,024
- 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 our staff 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 our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab).
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.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 22 March 2024
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Interviews will be held 2 weeks after the closing date.
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