Job Description

UE03 - 23,414 - 25,448 per annum, pro rata

College of Science and Engineering, School of Biological Sciences / Institute of Cell Biology

Fixed Term: 1

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June - 30

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November 2025

Part time: 14 hours per week

The Opportunity:

The Cheerambathur research group at the University of Edinburgh's School of Biological Sciences (Kings Buildings campus) is seeking a motivated individual to assist with the preparation of agar-based media for Caenorhabditis elegans ( C. elegans ) research. This is a part-time role, working two days per week, ideally suited to someone looking to gain or expand their laboratory experience in a dynamic research environment.


You will be responsible for preparing growth media and laboratory reagents using standard protocols to support ongoing research. Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently with supervision are essential for this post. While prior awareness of laboratory procedures-especially safe lab equipment operation-is desirable, full training will be provided.

Your skills and attributes for success:

Attention to detail and willingness to follow protocols

Reliable and punctual

Ability to operate an autoclave (training provided if needed)

Good communication skills

Good understanding of biology and a positive approach to work

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Application Information

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Dr. Dhanya Cheerambathur at dhanya.cheerambathur@ed.ac.uk .

As a valued member of our team you can expect:

A competitive salary An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our

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Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.


Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our

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On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore 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

2 June 2025.

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