Description
Locations Edinburgh - Western General, Edinburgh - Western General, EH4 2XU, GB(100% On-campus)
Organization Edinburgh University Group
Department Institute of Genetics and Cancer
Apply Before31/03/2026, 23:59
Health and Safety Requirements Key hazards identified (plan is in place)
Criminal Record Check No criminal record check required
Contract Type Fixed Term
Work Duration Months36
Job Schedule Full time
GradeUE07
Number of Openings1
Job Function Researcher
Job Description
Grade UE07: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum (pro-rata if part-time)
College of Science and Engineering / School of Genetics and Cancer
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Fixed-term: for 36 months initially
The Opportunity:
We are equally excited to hear from those wishing to work in cholangiocarcinoma, pancreatic ductular adenocarcinoma or a combination of the two and who seek to dissect the fundamental processes of cell state transition and tumorigenesis.
This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. The position is funded by Cancer Research UK and will be for 36 months in the first instance.
The salary for this post is £41,064 to £48,822 per annum depending on experience.
Your skills and attributes for success:
Hold a PhD in biomedical sciences or similar with a demonstrable output.
Be an independent thinker with evidence you can develop and lead your own project.
Have excellent experimental and analytical skills.
Have demonstrated a clear ability to communicate your research through presentation and/or publication.
Evidence how you come together with other team members to enhance output and generate a culture of enthusiastic research.
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Application Information
Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:
CV including a complete list conference presentations and publications.
Cover letter, detailing your experience and why you are a suitable fit for this research group.
Longlisted candidates will be invited to a pre-interview online meeting with Luke Boulter.
Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to a panel interview where you will be expected to present your background and be willing to discuss project ideas for this position.
For more information about our work please see: https://institute-genetics-cancer.ed.ac.uk/research/research-groups-a-z/boulter-group and https://www.boulter-lab.co.uk/
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
A competitive salary.
An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.
Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages.
The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant.
Key dates to note
The closing date for application is 31st March 2026.
Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm UK time. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.
