Grade UE07: £40,247 - £47,874 per annum, pro-rata if part-time
College of Science and Engineering/School of Biological Sciences/Institute of Immunology and Infection Research
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Fixed-term: for 33 months
The Opportunity:
We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Postdoctoral researcher to join the Young lab to investigate host-pathogen interactions during Toxoplasma gondii infection. You will apply CRISPR screening and next generation sequencing analysis alongside parasite growth and imaging assays. You will join the Institute for Immunology and Infection Research at the University of Edinburgh, which is a vibrant scientific community within an exciting and beautiful city.
This post is advertised as full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.
You will join our active ToxoInEd community, with weekly journal clubs, monthly research talks and a wider community for ECRs across Edinburgh. Additional training and career development opportunities are available through the Scottish Parasitology Partnership in Research Innovation and Training (SPPIRIT).
Your skills and attributes for success:
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As a valued member of our team you can expect:
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. Please note if the role is offered on a part-time basis, it may result in sponsorship being dependant on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant or the role no longer meeting the Home Office’s criteria for sponsorship.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 15th January 2025
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Interviews will be held late January/early February.
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