Postdoctoral Research Fellow

The University of Edinburgh - Institute for Regeneration and Repair, Edinburgh University Group - Centre for Inflammation Research

Full time: 35 hours per week

Fixed term: for 12 months

The opportunity:

Where discovery never stops. Be part of something bigger.

The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We look for the best in the field across all disciplines and provide a working environment where academics can develop their careers and passion for their chosen subject area. We offer the full range of academic roles and have a genuine focus on our students’ performance and wellbeing.

We are seeking to fill a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position in chemical biology focused on the design, synthesis, and characterization of imaging probes for developing diagnostics and drug therapies for inflammatory diseases. The candidate will have proven skills in organic synthesis, bioconjugation and imaging techniques.

People have always been at the heart of our work. As part of the University, you are a part of our community. We are looking for people with drive, determination, and a passion for what they do. A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:

• Professional development and subject matter expertise
• Leading-edge research
• Opportunities for publication
• Working within one of the world’s leading universities

This post is full-time job and based in a laboratory setting at the Institute for Regeneration and Repair.