Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Edinburgh, SCT, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

Grade UE07: 40,497 to 48,149 per annum, pro-rata if part time



CMVM / Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences



Full-time: 35 hours per week



Fixed term: to 31 March 2028



The Opportunity:



To conduct a research project and contribute to its direction, management and reporting in accordance with the project aims, which overall are to study the development and plasticity of brain macrophages, including microglia.


This position is based in the laboratory of Professor Josef Priller, part of the UK Dementia Research Institute at the University of Edinburgh--a dynamic, collaborative research environment in one of Europe's most vibrant and historic cities.


This post is full-time (35 hours per week).


Your skills and attributes for success:



PhD or equivalent professional qualification and/or experience in the fields of neuroscience Excellent knowledge and experience in neuroimmunology Experience in cell culture Experience in animal work

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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.


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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

29 July 2025







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Interviews will be held

in August 2025.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3293033
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Edinburgh, SCT, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned