166 jobs found in edinburgh

The Opportunity The Strategic Research Development Team works with researchers and research leaders across the University to provide expert insights into the funding environment including research funding, policy, development and complex analysis. We ensure individuals, Centres, Schools, Colleges and the University are best placed to win research funding. The Research Insights Analyst, based in the Strategic Research Development Team, provides a trusted research business intelligence service to enable evidence-based strategic planning and decision-making across ERO and the wider University community. Personal characteristics We want you to bring your enthusiasm, proactivity and communication skills to the role. We need your expertise in providing data, research reporting and insights coupled with a commitment to data quality and integrity.  Your ability to build relationships and communicate your work with colleagues from the senior leadership to researchers to...

The Opportunity: You will join an experienced team who provide expert knowledge and targeted support to our research community. You will be part of a UK Research Funding Team, who collectively provide expert support for funding applications across a full range of national research funders (including but not limited to UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), Societies, foundations and charities). You will work closely with a portfolio of Schools and/or Institutes as well as other teams within the Edinburgh Research Office. Together, Edinburgh Research Office provides wide ranging support for individual projects, collaborative and interdisciplinary bids and strategic applications. This includes horizon scanning, advice on targeting the right opportunities, research bid development and expert guidance on external research funders. We provide resources for researchers – presentations and guidance, finances, impact, knowledge exchange and legal - and for the extended community...

The Opportunity: This post is for a senior member of staff within the long-established CALL Scotland team. CALL Scotland is a unit within the Moray House School of Education and Sport that is primarily funded by Scottish Government to lead the application of assistive technology for children and young people with additional support needs.  You will be responsible for:  developing and coordinating CALL’s Professional Learning online and in-person opportunities;   providing assistive technology assessment and support to a caseload of individual learners;   managing delivery of CALL services to approximately five local authorities;   creating learning resources and informational materials;   contributing to strategic planning to meet CALL, University and Scottish Government objectives.   We are looking to appoint on an...

The Opportunity: We are seeking to appoint a highly-established researcher to lead an independent research programme seeking to develop pioneering biotechnological interventions in agricultural livestock. We expect the successful candidate to have an internationally-leading research profile, evidenced by substantial success in acquiring independent funding as principal investigator, matched to a strong track record of publishing in high-impact journals. We are particularly interested in candidates who routinely exploit cloning, pluripotent or other stem cells, and/or  in vitro  gametogenesis, and who would benefit from the availability of state-of-the-art technology platforms and large animal facilities at The Roslin Institute including the newly established Large Animal Research and Imaging Facility (LARIF). The position, which would complement existing expertise in the above areas in the Roslin Institute, offers the opportunity to steer the direction of animal...

This Research Associate position will contribute to the Centre for Electronic Frontiers (CEF) within the Institute for Integrated Micro and Nano Systems at the University of Edinburgh, which is funded by EPSRC and in collaboration with colleagues at Imperial College London and University of Manchester. This position is also affiliated with a prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering Chair in Emerging Technologies held by Regius Chair of Engineering Prof Prodromakis, Director of CEF. The appointee will support the delivery of the vision of this 10-year programme that aspires developing Embedded AI Hardware solutions for Lifelong Learning applications. This post will involve the development of integrated circuits (IC) for a wide range of embedded AI hardware applications such as AI accelerators, autonomous sensors, biomedical implants, robotic systems, adiabatic computing, and hardware security modules, etc.  It will also involve validating and demonstrating the performance...

The Opportunity: Long-term infectious and inflammatory conditions, such as chronic rhinosinusitis, are a complex host-pathogen response that is often poorly understood because of the multi-scale nature of the interactions, and numerous physical and biological factors that are involved. This is an opportunity to work with an interdisciplinary team of researchers located at the University of Edinburgh and the University of Cambridge to build new experimental and conceptual frameworks required to gain a predictive understanding of such complex systems. You will work on the development of customised microscopy capabilities needed to study the role of bacterial attachment and growth (including in the form of biofilms) using a model “system” that will replicate the main features of chronic rhinosinusitis in a microfluidic device (including the shape and geometry of the host sinus cavity, as well as viscoelastic properties of the mucus). Time providing the system will...

The Opportunity: Long-term infectious and inflammatory conditions, such as chronic rhinosinusitis, are a complex host-pathogen response that is often poorly understood because of the multi-scale nature of the interactions, and numerous physical and biological factors that are involved. This is an opportunity to work with an interdisciplinary team of researchers located at the University of Edinburgh and the University of Cambridge to build new experimental and conceptual frameworks required to gain a predictive understanding of such complex systems. You will have the opportunity to build a “system” that will replicate the main features of chronic rhinosinusitis in a microfluidic device suitable for microscopy imaging by focusing on the anatomy of the host sinus cavity. You will also interact with other members of the team working on theoretical and computational approaches needed to both interpret experiments and extrapolate the findings. The success of this...

This Research Associate position will contribute to the COG-MHEAR (cogmhear.org) project within the Institute for Micro and Nano Systems at the University of Edinburgh, which is funded by  Engineering and Physical Science Research Council and in collaboration with colleagues at Universities of Edinburgh Napier, Glasgow, Nottingham, Wolverhampton, Manchester. Your skills and attributes for success: Strong background in FPGA based high performance circuit implementation.  Strong background and experience in the implementation of audio and video based signal processing on FPGAs.  Experience in the implementation of AI and machine learning algorithms.  Independently driven and able to work with a multi-disciplinary team.  Ability to meet strict deadlines.  A full list of main responsibilities and the knowledge, skills and experience required for the role can be found in the full job description -...

This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic and entrepreneurial early career researcher to join the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF)-funded project: Reversing the Gaze, at Edinburgh Law School. You will be involved in developing approaches to, and executing, comparative theories of the administrative state, and/or of value, finance, and the state, grounded in empirical case studies. You should have a high-quality research profile commensurate with your career status, as well as a proven commitment to conducting and/or collaborating on interdisciplinary research projects. You will play a full part in the conduct of the project research at Edinburgh Law School, as both a team member and a research leader. You will also play a full part in the overall project, a consortium between Edinburgh, the University of Basel, and the University of Zurich. Finally, you will play a full part in the collegiate life of the Edinburgh Law School, and will be supported to develop...

The Opportunity: The Wilkinson laboratory seeks a Postdoctoral Research Fellow. This post is available from April 2023 for three years (salary of £35,333-£42,155, dependent upon experience). Selective autophagy of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER-phagy) is emerging as a fundamental pathway in maintenance of cellular health. Furthermore, our laboratory has identified aberrations in ER-phagy during formation and progression of cancer. However, our view of the molecular composition and function(s) of the ER-phagy pathway is incomplete, especially in physiologically relevant settings. We have recently completed a comprehensive integrated proteomic and genetic screen for novel facilitators of ER-phagy. Using cutting-edge cell biological, biochemical and omics techniques, the candidate will uncover the mechanism of action of these molecules and their role in integrating control of ER-phagy with other cellular phenomena such as proteasomal and transcriptional...

The Opportunity: Earth Observations (EO) from space capture immensely valuable measurements of the climate of the UK and worldwide. EO data are complex and transforming these measurements into information usable for world-class science, climate services and enhanced policymaking is challenging, scientifically and technically. The UK Earth Observation Climate Information Service (EOCIS) will address this challenge end-to-end, demonstrating a resilient “UK climate data supply chain” for the first time, built on a strong, continuing heritage of research, data creation and national digital infrastructure. EOCIS builds on UK expertise in key aspects of climate data and their exploitation, ranging from polar ice change to carbon cycling to drought, while maintaining the UK’s world-class expertise in climate data and providing a direct link from scientific skills in transforming EO data to climate services. EOCIS involves 14 partners (including the University of...

The Opportunity: The Wilkinson laboratory seeks a senior research assistant. This Cancer Research UK-funded post is available for a term of three years. Selective autophagy is emerging as a fundamental pathway in maintenance of cellular health. Our laboratory probes the fundamental links between this pathway and cancer progression. Techniques used by the laboratory include both traditional and organoid cell culture, CRISR/Cas9, omic methods and standard molecular biology techniques, coupled with analysis of tissues from murine models of cancer. We currently seek a senior research assistant to provide vital research support to our work in this area. Specifically, the successful applicant will split their time between day-to-day running of the laboratory and working alongside postdoctoral researchers and PhD students to perform lab-bench based experiments. These experiments will contribute to our ongoing research projects. Overall, the work will contribute to a larger,...

The Opportunity: The postholder will use the model  Drosophila melanogaster  to investigate genetic, cellular, and physiological factors contributing to adipose tissue plasticity and dysfunction in obesity. Your skills and attributes for success: Experience in working with  Drosophila melanogaster  (fruit flies). Experience in live and immunofluorescent imaging and analysis. Experience in molecular biology and biochemical assays. Experience in bioinformatics. Excellent critical skills in data analysis. Click  here  for a copy of the full job description. As a valued member of our team you can expect: An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. We give you support, nurture your talent and reward success. You will benefit from a competitive reward package and a wide range of staff benefits, which includes a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits  pension scheme ,...

The Opportunity: The position is funded by Ilya Chevyrev’s EPSRC New Investigator Award "Two-dimensional stochastic Yang-Mills equations". The projects include a variety of possible research directions in singular SPDEs, constructive QFT, and random matrix theory. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to undergraduate teaching and projects for further enhancing their career development. The appointees will join our thriving and growing Probability Group within the School of Mathematics. Your skills and attributes for success: Hold a PhD (or be nearing completion) in a field related to the research direction. Ability to conduct independent research. Ability to disseminate research outcomes. Collaborative skills and communication skills. Organisational skills (such as for seminars and workshops). Click to view a copy of the full  job description. Please apply online and submit a CV and a brief...

The Opportunity: This post will analyse the role of pluripotency transcription factors in modulating gene expression in mouse embryonic stem cells. By combining CRISPR/Cas9 and chromatin approaches, the post holder will target a select subset of putative enhancers bound by pluripotent transcription factors, singly and in combination with the goal of identifying regulatory elements that drive the self-renewal/differentiation capacity of embryonic stem cells. Successful applicants will have a keen interest in how cell identity is determined. Your skills and attributes for success: PhD in an appropriate biological science. Expertise in stem cell culture. Experience in CRISPR/Cas9-based genome manipulation. Ability to communicate complex information clearly, orally and in writing. Click to view a copy of the full  job description   (opens new browser tab) For informal enquiries please contact the hiring manager – Ian...

The Opportunity: This Research Associate position will contribute to the technical development of methods of firebrand hazard quantification in the above project. Firebrands present a significant hazard to communities in wildfire prone areas. This project will seek to characterise the generation and transport of firebrands to better understand the hazard.  This will include laboratory and field based practical work. The project has a number of external contributors and will involve working with colleagues at the US Forest Service. Laboratory work will be undertaken in the Rushbrook Fire Laboratory at the University of Edinburgh. Travel to the USA is expected for project meetings and fieldwork opportunities. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate skills in experimental fire science, solid combustion, fluid mechanics or heat transfer. They will also be able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team both within the project and the Fire Group at...

The Opportunity: This Research Associate position will contribute to the technical development of methods of firebrand hazard quantification. Firebrands present a significant hazard to communities in wildfire prone areas. This project will seek to characterise the generation and transport of firebrands to better understand the hazard.  This will include laboratory and field based practical work. The project has a number of external contributors and will involve working with colleagues at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Cal Poly and the US Forest Service. Laboratory work will be undertaken in the Rushbrook Fire Laboratory at the University of Edinburgh. Travel to the USA is expected for project meetings and fieldwork opportunities. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate skills in experimental fire science, solid combustion, fluid mechanics or heat transfer. They will also be able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team both within the project and...

We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed postdoctoral scientist to work on an exciting new project aimed at developing allele-specific antisense oligonucleotide based therapy for a rare genetic form of epilepsy.   Your skills and attributes for success: PhD ( or near completion)  in genetics, molecular biology, neuroscience or a similar subject. Ability to work well with immediate colleagues and collaborators. Ability to communicate complex information clearly, orally and in writing. Expertise in relevant approaches and models (ideally mouse models), analytical techniques and methods. Click to view a copy of the full  job description. As a valued member of our team you can expect: An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. We give you support, nurture your talent and reward success. You will benefit from a competitive reward package and a wide range of staff benefits, which includes a...

The Opportunity: The successful applicant will work in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment using state-of-the-art cell biology and automated imaging technologies to advance phenotypic screening and the discovery of novel therapies for kidney disease. The funding for the current post is 12 months in the first instance (from August 2023 until August 2024), with the possibility to extend beyond this based on experience and successful project milestone progression. Your skills and attributes for success: A PhD degree in a relevant area of cell biology, pharmacology or physiology systems. Experience in mammalian cell culture. Prior experience in the design, analysis and reporting of cell-based phenotypic studies. Prior experience in kidney disease research. Computer skills, including the ability to use word processing, presentation, spreadsheet and database software to a high standard. Experience with high content image analysis would also be...

The Opportunity:  Using various forms of omics data they will train machine learning models to predict regulatory states in mammalian genomes and use these models to gain insights into how genetic variants impact livestock phenotypes. The researcher will benefit from being part of a wider group of bioinformaticians and will be provided with a range of relevant resources, from unique omics datasets to high performance computing infrastructure. The position will be on grade 7 (£35,333-42,155) and is available initially for 36 months. Informal enquiries can be directed to Dr James Prendergast (james.prendergast@roslin.ed.ac.uk). Please apply with your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role addressing the criteria set out in the skills section. Your skills and attributes for success: Essential skills: PhD, or MSc and equivalent relevant experience, in a relevant quantitative discipline (e.g. Bioinformatics, Computer science,...