12626 - Core Scientist: Livestock Hologenomics
| Posting date: | 12 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,497 to £48,149 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 July 2025 |
| Location: | Roslin, Midlothian |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 4 days per week |
| Company: | University of Edinburgh |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 12626 |
Summary
Grade UE07: £40,497 - £48,149 per annum
College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine/Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies/The Roslin Institute
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Fixed-term: to 31 March 2028
The Opportunity:
This post offers the opportunity to contribute to shape the research direction of a newly established research group. It will allow you to pursue your research interests in the areas of livestock hologenomics, including quantitative genomics, metagenomics and epigenetics, with focus on a more sustainable cattle. You will work in close collaboration with the group’s principal investigator to manage the research group and deliver research outcomes.
Your skills and attributes for success:
Expertise in animal breeding, quantitative genetics, quantitative genomics, and metagenomics.
Experience in dry and wet lab.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, towards research group and individual objectives.
Track record of research output of high quality and technical skills.
College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine/Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies/The Roslin Institute
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Fixed-term: to 31 March 2028
The Opportunity:
This post offers the opportunity to contribute to shape the research direction of a newly established research group. It will allow you to pursue your research interests in the areas of livestock hologenomics, including quantitative genomics, metagenomics and epigenetics, with focus on a more sustainable cattle. You will work in close collaboration with the group’s principal investigator to manage the research group and deliver research outcomes.
Your skills and attributes for success:
Expertise in animal breeding, quantitative genetics, quantitative genomics, and metagenomics.
Experience in dry and wet lab.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, towards research group and individual objectives.
Track record of research output of high quality and technical skills.