UE05: £29,588 - £33,951 per annum pro rata
CMVM / School of Regeneration and Repair / Centre for Inflammation Research
Part Time: 21 hours per week
Fixed term: 6 months
The Opportunity:
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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 post holder will primarily support a research grant investigating how lipids regulate the immune system during ageing, as well as overseeing the maintenance and running of the Edwards-Hicks laboratory. Prior knowledge of flow cytometry using the BD S8 cytometer and T cell isolation and culture are essential to the role.
People have always been at the heart of our work. As part of the University, you are a part of our community. We are looking for people with drive, determination, and a passion for what they do. We are a place where everyone is welcome and offer a range of policies and benefits designed to support you in building the right meaningful/personalised flexibility for you.
This post is part time (21 hours per week) and the working days can be discussed. This is a laboratory-based position and hybrid working is not available.
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How to apply
Please include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- Cover letter
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
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The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 15 September 2026.
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