Job Description

Grade UE08: 50,253 to 61,759 per annum

CSE / School of Biological Sciences / Institute of Cell Biology

Full time: 35 hours per week

Fixed term: 12 months

The Opportunity:

The Hardwick ( https://biology.ed.ac.uk/hardwick ) and Jeyaprakash ( https://biology.ed.ac.uk/jeyaprakash ) groups at the University of Edinburgh and the Sanyal ( https://molecularmycologylab.wixsite.com/kaustuv ) group at JNCASR, Bengaluru, have received significant funding to study

non-canonical mechanisms of genome transmission in the human fungal pathogen,

Cryptococcus neoformans . We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral scientist to join our interactive research programme.



You will study mechanics and regulation of cell division and chromosome segregation, including fascinating aspects of both polyploidy and aneuploidy, using a range microscopy techniques, including live-cell, expansion microscopy and electron microscopy.



For an overview of our recent research see: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgen.1011552 ; https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgen.1011302 ; https://doi.org/10.1126/science.ado8270 ; https://doi.org/10.1038/s44319-024-00183-w ; https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-025-56876-w ; https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.09.21.508923. Research in the Institute of Cell Biology is directed towards an understanding of the molecular mechanisms that underpin genomic and cellular structure and function. It consists of around 36 research groups, including the newly formed Centre for Cell Biology and the Discovery Research Platform. Our programme is funded by the Wellcome Trust for a period of 8 years.



This senior researcher position in the Hardwick group is advertised as full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.

Your skills and attributes for success should include both a PhD and significant post-doctoral experience and publications in:

fungal pathogen biology, including CRISPR-mediated genome engineering live-cell imaging use of super-resolution and expansion microscopy use of electron microscopy.

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Application Information

Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:

CV A statement describing your research experience, scientific interest, career goals, and motivation to apply for this position

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 with strong collaborative links in Edinburgh, Bangalore and Munich 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

14th October 2025.

Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.

Interviews will be held in October 2025.