Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed-term: for 24 months

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our dynamic team at the Roslin Institute, focusing on utilising genome editing technologies to enhance the productivity and welfare of cattle. This role is ideal for an individual passionate about animal genetics and biotechnology, aiming to integrate cutting-edge genomic tools and the outputs of AI-driven approaches to drive forward agricultural innovations. This is an excellent opportunity for a forward-thinking scientist to impact the field of agricultural genetics and contribute to sustainable livestock development initiatives. If you are eager to advance your career in a collaborative, innovative environment, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and perform in vitro experiments for genome editing in cattle cells, aiming to modify the expression of genes involved in key phenotypic traits.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to integrate AI and computational methodologies with lab-based experiments.
• Robustly validate the effects of genomic modifications.
• Engage with a broad team of computational biologists, genomics experts, and other researchers to share findings and refine experimental approaches.

Essential Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Molecular Biology or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience with genome editing technologies.
• Strong foundation in molecular biology techniques.

Preferable Skills:

• Knowledge of animal genetics, particularly in livestock species.
• Proven track record of relevant publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Benefits:

• Access to state-of-the-art datasets, resources and leading-edge technologies in genomics.
• Collaboration within a vibrant community of diverse researchers at Roslin Institute and globally.
• Comprehensive training opportunities to enhance technical skills and career development.

Application Process: 

Interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed CV and a cover letter. Your cover letter should address your alignment with the stated qualifications and your potential contributions to the team. Please refer explicitly to the skills and experience listed in this job advertisement.

Inquiries and Further Information:

For informal discussions regarding the role, please contact:

• Prof. James Prendergast at james.prendergast@roslin.ed.ac.uk
• Dr. Musa Hassan at musa.hassan@roslin.ed.ac.uk

The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in Scotland, with registration number SC005336. Is e buidheann carthannais a th’ ann an Oilthigh Dhùn Èideann, clàraichte an Alba, àireamh clàraidh SC005336.

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