Job Description

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

CMVM / Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences / UK Dementia Research Institute

Full time: 35 hours per week

Fixed Term: 2 years in the first instance

We are looking for an enthusiastic postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the Rajani Lab as part of the new national BHF-UK DRI Centre for Vascular Dementia Research.

The Opportunity:

The Rajani Lab investigates the mechanisms of white matter damage in vascular and other dementias. We use a range of innovative methodologies and models to understand oligodendrocyte changes in vascular disease, and the interaction of these with neuronal activity. In this project the Research Fellow will use in vitro and ex vivo techniques to investigate the relationship between endothelial cells, oligodendrocytes and neurons in the context of Alzheimer's and vascular dementias.


This post is full-time (35 hours per week) and is 100% on campus.


The salary for this post is

41,064 to 48,822

per annum.


Informal enquiries regarding the role can be addressed to Dr Rikesh Rajani ( rikesh.rajani@ed.ac.uk ).

Your skills and attributes for success:

A PhD (or close to completion) in neuroscience or other relevant discipline Experience with neuronal, glial and/or vascular cell cultures Ability to work independently Proactive and creative independent thinker Ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot technical difficulties

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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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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

22 October 2025.

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Interviews will be held

within 4 weeks of the closing date.