Research Assistant
The University of Edinburgh - Institute of Cell Biology
| Location: | Edinburgh |
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| Salary: | £34,610 to £39,906 per annum |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
| Placed On: | 14th May 2026 |
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| Closes: | 3rd June 2026 |
| Job Ref: | 14215 |
Full Time - 35 hours per week.
Fixed term contract: up to 48 months.
100% on campus
Our research team is currently seeking a highly motivated and dedicated research assistant to lead and develop an innovative project investigating the novel roles of kinetochore proteins in brain development. This research builds on the pioneering discovery made by the Cheerambathur Lab, which revealed that kinetochore proteins, traditionally known for their role in chromosome segregation during cell division, also have a cell division-independent function during neurodevelopment.
The Opportunity:
You will join a multidisciplinary research team working across C. elegans and human pluripotent stem cell (hPSC) models, using genetics, fluorescence microscopy, quantitative image analysis, and biochemistry to address questions at the intersection of cell division biology and neuroscience. Candidates with a degree in neuroscience or cell biology, and experience in cell culture and/or biochemical techniques, are particularly encouraged to apply.
The post is funded by a Wellcome Career Development Award and is available from October 2026. It is full-time (35 hours per week). Applicants interested in working towards a PhD at the University of Edinburgh alongside this role are welcome to get in touch to discuss this further.
The post is based within the School of Biological Sciences, which provides access to state-of-the-art imaging, genomics, and proteomics facilities, as well as training courses and conference funding to support your development as an independent researcher.
Apply Before: 03/06/2026, 23:59
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