Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed term: 18 months

Postdoctoral Research Fellow - University of Edinburgh Careers

The Opportunity:

This is a chance to join the dynamic research group of Prof. Katrin Ottersbach and work on a project focused on understanding the unique biology of infant leukaemia with a view to developing new therapeutic targets for this devastating disease. The lab is located in the Centre for Regenerative Medicine within the Institute for Regeneration and Repair at the world-class University of Edinburgh and provides a stimulating research environment with access to cutting-edge technology and expertise in a wide range of stem cell and disease models.

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.  

The salary for this post is £40,497 to £48,149 per annum, pro rata if part time.

Your skills and attributes for success: 

• A PhD (or to be completed within 3 months of interview date) and experience in the field of developmental haematopoiesis and leukaemia
• Ability to conduct and independently drive a lab-based research project at a postdoctoral level
• Excellent planning and communication skills
• Contribution to a productive research group environment
• Experience in human foetal haematopoiesis and/or cancer research models

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