13724 - Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Computational Genomics
| Posting date: | 02 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £41,064 to £48,822 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 March 2026 |
| Location: | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Edinburgh |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 13724 |
Summary
Grade UE07: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum
CMVM / School of Genetics and Cancer
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Fixed-term: for 3 years
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate in Computational Genomics to join our team at the University of Edinburgh. This is a unique opportunity to work on a cutting-edge project involving long and short read genome data analysis from infertile men, focusing on complex variant detection and variant interpretation using state-of-the art computational and machine learning approaches. You will have the chance to develop and apply advanced computational pipelines, contribute to impactful publications, and collaborate with leading researchers both in the UK and globally. Whether you are looking to advance your computational skills or engage in translational research, this role offers substantial career development opportunities.
This post is 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.
The salary for this post is £41,064 to £48,822 per annum.
Your skills and attributes for success:
PhD (or near completion) in a relevant field.
Strong coding skills in Python/R and Linux/UNIX, or expertise in genome analysis with motivation to upskill computationally.
Experience in genomics and high-throughput sequencing.
Proven track record of independent research with at least one first-author paper.
Enthusiastic about academic growth, including presenting work and supporting junior researchers.
CMVM / School of Genetics and Cancer
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Fixed-term: for 3 years
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate in Computational Genomics to join our team at the University of Edinburgh. This is a unique opportunity to work on a cutting-edge project involving long and short read genome data analysis from infertile men, focusing on complex variant detection and variant interpretation using state-of-the art computational and machine learning approaches. You will have the chance to develop and apply advanced computational pipelines, contribute to impactful publications, and collaborate with leading researchers both in the UK and globally. Whether you are looking to advance your computational skills or engage in translational research, this role offers substantial career development opportunities.
This post is 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.
The salary for this post is £41,064 to £48,822 per annum.
Your skills and attributes for success:
PhD (or near completion) in a relevant field.
Strong coding skills in Python/R and Linux/UNIX, or expertise in genome analysis with motivation to upskill computationally.
Experience in genomics and high-throughput sequencing.
Proven track record of independent research with at least one first-author paper.
Enthusiastic about academic growth, including presenting work and supporting junior researchers.