13083 - Research Assistant
| Posting date: | 11 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £34,610 to £39,906 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 September 2025 |
| Location: | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Edinburgh |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 13083 |
Summary
Grade UE06: £34,610 - £39,906 per annum
CMVM / SNCS / Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences
Fixed-Term: until 31 August 2026
Full-time: 35 hours per week
The Opportunity:
You will contribute to supporting the research team with maintenance of human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), as well as differentiation into cortical organoids and oligodendrocytes. You will assist in characterising the effect of MAPT mutations on different cell types using various molecular biology techniques such as DNA/RNA isolation, western blotting and fluorescence microscopy, and aid with high resolution imaging techniques in human tissues. Training will be provided, as necessary. You must be able to work closely with other team members to develop and troubleshoot protocols, and will be responsible for your own daily organisation. This post is full-time (35 hours per week).
The salary for this post is £34,610 - £39,906 per annum.
Your skills and attributes for success:
MSc degree in Neuroscience
Prior experience in a laboratory environment
Experience with iPSC culture, including neuronal and organoid differentiation
Prior experience with viral transduction
Experience with fluorescence microscopy platforms
CMVM / SNCS / Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences
Fixed-Term: until 31 August 2026
Full-time: 35 hours per week
The Opportunity:
You will contribute to supporting the research team with maintenance of human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), as well as differentiation into cortical organoids and oligodendrocytes. You will assist in characterising the effect of MAPT mutations on different cell types using various molecular biology techniques such as DNA/RNA isolation, western blotting and fluorescence microscopy, and aid with high resolution imaging techniques in human tissues. Training will be provided, as necessary. You must be able to work closely with other team members to develop and troubleshoot protocols, and will be responsible for your own daily organisation. This post is full-time (35 hours per week).
The salary for this post is £34,610 - £39,906 per annum.
Your skills and attributes for success:
MSc degree in Neuroscience
Prior experience in a laboratory environment
Experience with iPSC culture, including neuronal and organoid differentiation
Prior experience with viral transduction
Experience with fluorescence microscopy platforms