Research Fellow

The University of Edinburgh - Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences

Full time: 35 hours per week

Fixed Term: 2 years in the first instance

We are looking for an enthusiastic postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the Rajani Lab as part of the new national BHF-UK DRI Centre for Vascular Dementia Research.

The Opportunity:

The Rajani Lab investigates the mechanisms of white matter damage in vascular and other dementias. We use a range of innovative methodologies and models to understand oligodendrocyte changes in vascular disease, and the interaction of these with neuronal activity. In this project the Research Fellow will use in vitro and ex vivo techniques to investigate the relationship between endothelial cells, oligodendrocytes and neurons in the context of Alzheimer’s and vascular dementias.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week) and is 100% on campus.

The salary for this post is £41,064 to £48,822 per annum.

Informal enquiries regarding the role can be addressed to Dr Rikesh Rajani (rikesh.rajani@ed.ac.uk).

Your skills and attributes for success:

• A PhD (or close to completion) in neuroscience or other relevant discipline
• Experience with neuronal, glial and/or vascular cell cultures
• Ability to work independently
• Proactive and creative independent thinker
• Ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot technical difficulties

Apply Before: 22/10/2025, 23:59