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Post-Doctoral Research Assistant @ The University of Edinburgh

EdinburghOnsiteContractPosted 75 days ago

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About this role

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed-term: for 36 months initially

The Opportunity:

We are equally excited to hear from those wishing to work in cholangiocarcinoma, pancreatic ductular adenocarcinoma or a combination of the two and who seek to dissect the fundamental processes of cell state transition and tumorigenesis.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. The position is funded by Cancer Research UK and will be for 36 months in the first instance.

The salary for this post is £41,064 to £48,822 per annum depending on experience.

Your skills and attributes for success:

Hold a PhD in biomedical sciences or similar with a demonstrable output. Be an independent thinker with evidence you can develop and lead your own project. Have excellent experimental and analytical skills. Have demonstrated a clear ability to communicate your research through presentation and/or publication. Evidence how you come together with other team members to enhance output and generate a culture of enthusiastic research.

Apply Before: 31/03/2026, 23:59

Skills

Medicine & DentistryOther Biological SciencesBiologyHigher EducationAcademic or ResearchBiological SciencesHealth & MedicalAcademic

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