Research Assistant

The University of Edinburgh - CMVM - SNCS - Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: £34,610 to £39,906 per annum (Grade 6)

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 11th September 2025

Closes: 25th September 2025

Job Ref: 13083

Fixed-Term: until 31st August 2026

Full-time: 35 hours per week

The Opportunity: You will contribute to supporting the research team with maintenance of human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), as well as differentiation into cortical organoids and oligodendrocytes. You will assist in characterising the effect of MAPT mutations on different cell types using various molecular biology techniques such as DNA/RNA isolation, western blotting and fluorescence microscopy, and aid with high resolution imaging techniques in human tissues. Training will be provided, as necessary. You must be able to work closely with other team members to develop and troubleshoot protocols, and will be responsible for your own daily organisation. This post is full-time (35 hours per week). The salary for this post is £34,610 - £39,906 per annum.

Your skills and attributes for success: MSc degree in Neuroscience, Prior experience in a laboratory environment, Experience with iPSC culture, including neuronal and organoid differentiation, Prior experience with viral transduction, Experience with fluorescence microscopy platforms