Job Description

Grade UE07: 41,064 to 48,882 per annum

CMVM / School of Genetics and Cancer / Human Genetics unit

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed term: up to 6 months

To join the liver growth and cancer lab as a post-doctoral researcher where you will concentrate on the mechanisms of cancer initiation and metastasis.

The Opportunity:

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

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The salary for this post is

41,064 to 48,882

per annum.

Your skills and attributes for success:

PhD in molecular biology or cancer biology Historical ability to publish in leading journals Previous experience in attracting national and international funding Proof that you are able to conceive and develop large, multi-factor projects.

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Application Information

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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

21 November 2025

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Interviews will be held

in due course.