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12514 - Postdoctoral Research Associate
| Posting date: | 22 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £40,497 to £48,149 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 June 2025 |
| Location: | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Edinburgh |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 12541 |
Summary
Grade UE07: £40,497 - £48,149 per annum
College of Science and Engineering / School of Biological Sciences / Institute of Cell Biology
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Fixed-term: January 2026 – October 2026
The Opportunity:
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the laboratory of Prof Hiro Ohkura at University of Edinburgh, UK. The laboratory investigates fundamental mechanisms of meiotic chromosome segregation using Drosophila oocytes as a model system (http://ohkura.bio.ed.ac.uk). We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented researcher to study spindle regulation in Drosophila oocytes. This is an excellent opportunity to lead an exciting project combining approaches including live-imaging microscopy, genetics, mass-spectrometry and biochemistry. The position is available from January 2026 for 9 months.
This post is advertised as full-time (35 hours per week).
Your skills and attributes for success:
Relevant PhD or equivalent experience in a relevant subject.
Candidates who have recently obtained a PhD or nearing the end of their PhD study are suitable.
Strong research experience in molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, and/or cell biology, including immunostaining and live-imaging of Drosophila oocytes.
Excellent research outputs and at least one recent or forthcoming first-author publication.
Effective organisational and project management skills.
College of Science and Engineering / School of Biological Sciences / Institute of Cell Biology
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Fixed-term: January 2026 – October 2026
The Opportunity:
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the laboratory of Prof Hiro Ohkura at University of Edinburgh, UK. The laboratory investigates fundamental mechanisms of meiotic chromosome segregation using Drosophila oocytes as a model system (http://ohkura.bio.ed.ac.uk). We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented researcher to study spindle regulation in Drosophila oocytes. This is an excellent opportunity to lead an exciting project combining approaches including live-imaging microscopy, genetics, mass-spectrometry and biochemistry. The position is available from January 2026 for 9 months.
This post is advertised as full-time (35 hours per week).
Your skills and attributes for success:
Relevant PhD or equivalent experience in a relevant subject.
Candidates who have recently obtained a PhD or nearing the end of their PhD study are suitable.
Strong research experience in molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, and/or cell biology, including immunostaining and live-imaging of Drosophila oocytes.
Excellent research outputs and at least one recent or forthcoming first-author publication.
Effective organisational and project management skills.