13070 - Postdoctoral Research Associate
| Posting date: | 12 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £41,064 to £48,822 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 September 2025 |
| Location: | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Edinburgh |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 13070 |
Summary
Grade UE07 £41,064 - £48,822 per annum
College of Science and Engineering / School of Biological Sciences / Institute of Cell Biology
Full time contract: 35 hours per week
Fixed Term: until 30th September 2029
The Opportunity:
We are looking to recruit an ambitioned, motivated, and creative postdoctoral research associate (PDRA) with structural biochemistry and/or cell biology expertise to the Muir lab at the University of Edinburgh.
You will work on a Wellcome-funded project that will establish mechanisms by which human SMC complexes reorganise the genome during mitosis to facilitate chromosome segregation. The project has the potential to lead to exciting and significant discoveries in the fundamental biological process of genome inheritance.
The candidate will benefit from excellent core resources including a state-of-the-art Glacios 2 electron microscope equipped with a Falcon 4i direct detector and Selectris-X energy filter, as well as proteomics and light-microscopy facilities.
This post is advertised as full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering 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:
Expertise in structural biochemistry (cryo-electron microscopy and X-ray crystallography), and chromosome biology
A deep interest in uncovering fundamental mechanisms of chromosome organisation and cell division
The ability to devise and apply relevant hypotheses and approaches to drive forward the research project
A track record of high-quality research outputs (peer reviewed publications, PDB/EMDB depositions)
Good teamwork and the capacity to collaborate within and outwith the research group
Effective communication skills as evidenced by publications, and conference participation
College of Science and Engineering / School of Biological Sciences / Institute of Cell Biology
Full time contract: 35 hours per week
Fixed Term: until 30th September 2029
The Opportunity:
We are looking to recruit an ambitioned, motivated, and creative postdoctoral research associate (PDRA) with structural biochemistry and/or cell biology expertise to the Muir lab at the University of Edinburgh.
You will work on a Wellcome-funded project that will establish mechanisms by which human SMC complexes reorganise the genome during mitosis to facilitate chromosome segregation. The project has the potential to lead to exciting and significant discoveries in the fundamental biological process of genome inheritance.
The candidate will benefit from excellent core resources including a state-of-the-art Glacios 2 electron microscope equipped with a Falcon 4i direct detector and Selectris-X energy filter, as well as proteomics and light-microscopy facilities.
This post is advertised as full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering 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:
Expertise in structural biochemistry (cryo-electron microscopy and X-ray crystallography), and chromosome biology
A deep interest in uncovering fundamental mechanisms of chromosome organisation and cell division
The ability to devise and apply relevant hypotheses and approaches to drive forward the research project
A track record of high-quality research outputs (peer reviewed publications, PDB/EMDB depositions)
Good teamwork and the capacity to collaborate within and outwith the research group
Effective communication skills as evidenced by publications, and conference participation