Postdoctoral Research Associate

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed term: 1 year

The Opportunity:

We seek applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the field of skin barrier biophysics, lipid organisation, membrane templating, and multilamellar self-assembly. The successful candidate will join the research group led by Professors David Moore and Wilson Poon at the Institute for Condensed Matter and Complex Systems (ICMCS) at the University of Edinburgh.

The research goal of this position is to advance our understanding of extracellular lipid assembly and organisation in the outer epidermis, specifically the lipid templating processes that drive the formation and organisation of lipid lamellae in the stratum corneum (SC).

This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

This post is fixed term for 1 year with an anticipated start date of 1^st March 2025.

The salary for this post is UE07 £40,247 to £47,874 per annum.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• PhD (or near completion) in Soft Matter Physics, Physical Chemistry or Biophysics
• Relevant research experience in lipid templating, colloid supported bilayers, biophysical microscopy techniques, chemical synthesis, soft lithography 
• Record of high-quality lead-author and co-authored refereed journal publications (relative to career stage). 
• Capable of working independently, exercising a high degree of initiative, and with the ability to think creatively
• Good timekeeping and time-management, with effective prioritisation of tasks.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly, orally and in writing.

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