13980 - Research Technician
| Posting date: | 10 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £29,588 to £33,951 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 May 2026 |
| Location: | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Edinburgh |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 13980 |
Summary
Grade UE05: £29,588 - £33,951 per annum
School of Regeneration and Repair / Centre for Inflammation Research
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Fixed-term: 6 months
Where discovery never stops. Be part of something bigger.
Roles for every stage of your career.
We offer careers and roles in just about every area you can think of. Whether you are looking for entry-level, mid-career or roles at the top of your chosen specialism, we can offer you a career where you can flourish and make a real difference in the communities around us while contributing to the world at large. Our people come from a wide range of backgrounds, each bringing their abilities and experiences to our organisation.
The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We look for the best in the field across all disciplines and provide a working environment where academics can develop their careers and passion for their chosen subject area. We offer the full range of academic roles and have a genuine focus on our students’ performance and wellbeing.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Research Technician to provide technical support within the Lu Group at the Institute for Regeneration and Repair, whose research focuses on the interaction between T-lymphocytes and the liver epithelium during injury and repair. The role involves providing technical support for research activities.
Your skills and attributes for success:
A degree or equivalent in relevant area of research
Relevant laboratory work experience
Experience in DNA / RNA isolation and PCR
Experience in tissue/ cell culture.
Excellent organisational and time management skills.
This post is full-time (35 hours per week).
School of Regeneration and Repair / Centre for Inflammation Research
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Fixed-term: 6 months
Where discovery never stops. Be part of something bigger.
Roles for every stage of your career.
We offer careers and roles in just about every area you can think of. Whether you are looking for entry-level, mid-career or roles at the top of your chosen specialism, we can offer you a career where you can flourish and make a real difference in the communities around us while contributing to the world at large. Our people come from a wide range of backgrounds, each bringing their abilities and experiences to our organisation.
The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We look for the best in the field across all disciplines and provide a working environment where academics can develop their careers and passion for their chosen subject area. We offer the full range of academic roles and have a genuine focus on our students’ performance and wellbeing.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Research Technician to provide technical support within the Lu Group at the Institute for Regeneration and Repair, whose research focuses on the interaction between T-lymphocytes and the liver epithelium during injury and repair. The role involves providing technical support for research activities.
Your skills and attributes for success:
A degree or equivalent in relevant area of research
Relevant laboratory work experience
Experience in DNA / RNA isolation and PCR
Experience in tissue/ cell culture.
Excellent organisational and time management skills.
This post is full-time (35 hours per week).