Postdoctoral Research Fellow

The University of Edinburgh

The Opportunity:

We are looking for an/a motivated interdisciplinary researcher with relevant specialised expertise covering all the essential aspects of the project detailed below.

This post is advertised as 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.

12 months fixed Postdoctoral Research Fellow post working at the IRR. The post holder will contribute to deliver fundamental insights into glaucoma biology seeking to develop new therapeutic opportunities for glaucoma

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Appropriate degree, with relevant post-graduate research experience and accumulated knowledge
• A PhD (or near completion) or equivalent professional qualification and/or experience in the field of molecular cell biology
• Prior working with holographic microscopy
• Prior working with confocal and FLIM based microscopy
• Prior working with microfluidic setups and cellular responses to pressure
• Prior working with cell cultures, including primary

Application Information

Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:

• CV
• Cover letter

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, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, 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 total value of your pay and benefits.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 5th January 2026.
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We anticipate that interviews will be held in mid to late February.