Postdoctoral Research Associate

The University of Edinburgh - School of Biological Sciences

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 12th September 2025

Closes: 26th September 2025

Job Ref: 13070

Full time contract: 35 hours per week

Fixed Term: until 30th September 2029

The Opportunity: We are looking to recruit an ambitious, motivated, and creative postdoctoral research associate (PDRA) with structural biochemistry and/or cell biology expertise to the Muir lab at the University of Edinburgh. You will work on a Wellcome-funded project that will establish mechanisms by which human SMC complexes reorganise the genome during mitosis to facilitate chromosome segregation. The project has the potential to lead to exciting and significant discoveries in the fundamental biological process of genome inheritance. The candidate will benefit from excellent core resources including a state-of-the-art Glacios 2 electron microscope equipped with a Falcon 4i direct detector and Selectris-X energy filter, as well as proteomics and light-microscopy facilities. This post is advertised as full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering 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.

Your skills and attributes for success: Expertise in structural biochemistry (cryo-electron microscopy and X-ray crystallography), and chromosome biology; A deep interest in uncovering fundamental mechanisms of chromosome organisation and cell division; The ability to devise and apply relevant hypotheses and approaches to drive forward the research project; A track record of high-quality research outputs (peer reviewed publications, PDB/EMDB depositions); Good teamwork and the capacity to collaborate within and out with the research group; Effective communication skills as evidenced by publications, and conference participation.

Apply Before: 26/09/2025, 23:59