Job Description

Grade UE07: 41,064 - 48,822 per annum

CMVM / SNCS/ Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences

Fixed-Term: 4 years

Full-time: 35 hours per week

The Opportunity:

A postdoctoral research fellow position is available in Dr. Kathryn Bowles' lab at the University of Edinburgh UK DRI centre. We are looking for a researcher interested in leading a research project using human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived organoids to investigate the effect of ELAVL4 subcellular localisation on human neurodevelopment and neuronal stress responses. The postdoc will be responsible for culturing and differentiating iPSC lines, and carrying out various manipulations using genome editing, viral transduction, molecular biology techniques as well as transcriptomic and proteomic profiling. The postdoc will be expected to work with a high degree of independence in day-to-day work, and is encouraged to contribute their own ideas to the direction of the project. Training will be provided as necessary. The successful candidate must be able to work closely with others as a member of a research team, and will produce material for publication and dissemination.


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


The salary for this post is

41,064 to 48,822

per annum.

Your skills and attributes for success:

PhD, or PhD near completion; or other higher level degree (MD/PhD, etc) in relevant discipline (neuroscience, neurodegeneration, neurodevelopment, molecular and cellular biology). Experience in iPSC culture and differentiation Prior experience with viral transduction approaches Experience with basic biochemical techniques Familiarity with computational analyses, particularly a familiarity with R

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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.


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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The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is

10 October 2025.

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Interviews will be held

within 4 weeks of the closing date