Postdoctoral Research Associate in Quantitative Genomics

The University of Edinburgh - The Roslin Institute

Placed On: 23rd February 2026

Closes: 12th March 2026

Job Ref: 13616

Full time: 35 hours per week

Fixed Term: for 3 years, or until 30/06/2029

The Opportunity:

We are looking to fill a post for Postdoctoral Research Associate in quantitative genomics within the project OptiME. In this role, you will advance the state-of-the-art quantitative genetic applications in plant breeding by using Ancestral Recombination Graphs (ARGs) and associated methods based on the tree sequence software ecosystem. You will work as part of an international team of collaborators across Edinburgh, Oxford, and Ann Arbor, and other worldwide members of the tree sequence community.

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, all based in the UK.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• You are passionate about quantitative genomics and genetics.
• You have experience in a high-level programming language.
• You are interested in evaluating novel quantitative methods and how they could be used in practical settings.
• You are independent, organised, and thrive in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams working in globally important sector.
• Please inspect the call documentation regarding the essential and desirable knowledge, skills and experience needed for the post.

Apply Before: 12/03/2026, 23:59