Research Assistant (Microbiology)

Institution: The University of Edinburgh - Institute of Cell Biology

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: £34,610 to £39,906

Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week)

Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract

The Opportunity: The Hardwick (https://biology.ed.ac.uk/hardwick) and Jeyaprakash (https://biology.ed.ac.uk/jeyaprakash) groups at the University of Edinburgh and the Sanyal (https://molecularmycologylab.wixsite.com/kaustuv) group at JNCASR, Bengaluru, have received significant funding to study non-canonical mechanisms of genome transmission in the human fungal pathogen, Cryptococcus neoformans.

We are seeking a highly motivated research assistant to join our interactive research programme. You will study mechanics and/or regulation of cell division and chromosome segregation, including fascinating aspects of both polyploidy and aneuploidy, using a range of live-cell microscopy, genome engineering, structural biology and OMICS approaches.

For an overview of our recent research see: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgen.1011552; https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgen.1011302; https://doi.org/10.1126/science.ado8270; https://doi.org/10.1038/s44319-024-00183-w; https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-025-56876-w; https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.09.21.508923. Research in the Institute of Cell Biology is directed towards an understanding of the molecular mechanisms that underpin genomic and cellular structure and function. It consists of around 36 research groups, including the newly formed Centre for Cell Biology and the Discovery Research Platform. Our programme is funded by the Wellcome Trust for a period of 8 years.

This RA post in the Hardwick group is advertised as full-time (35 hours per week).

Your skills and attributes for success include a Masters degree in Microbiology along with experience of one or more of the following: fungal pathogen biology, CRISPR-mediated genome engineering and/or Molecular Genetics, live-cell imaging and flow cytometry.

Apply Before: 22/09/2025, 23:59