"Research Fellow in Molecular Biology"

Job Identification

10626

Locations

 Human Genetics Unit, Edinburgh, EH4 2XU, GB

Apply Before

06/25/2024, 06:59 AM

Health and Safety Requirements

No key hazards identified for this post

Criminal Record Check

No criminal record check required

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Number of Openings

1

Grade

UE07

Organization

Edinburgh University Group

Department

MRC University Unit for Human Genetics

Job Function

Researcher

Job Schedule

Full time

JOB DESCRIPTION

Grade UE07: £39,347 - £46,974 per annum

MRC Human Genetics Unit/Institute of Genetics and Cancer

Full-time: 35 hours per week 

Fixed-term: for 2 years 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated chromatin biologist to join Nick Gilbert’s research group (www.chromatinlab.org; @chromatinlab). Our group forms part of a vibrant research community within the MRC Human Genetics Unit where our specific focus is understanding how chromatin structure regulates gene expression and genome stability. Strong interest in chromatin biology and/or gene regulation is crucial whilst previous experience in molecular biology, genome-engineering and 3C/Hi-C techniques are desirable. 

The Opportunity:

This project aims to investigate how condensin packages chromosomes and is important for maintaining genome stability. This is a unique opportunity for a recently graduated PhD student or an experienced post-doctoral researcher to join a diverse team of chromatin biologists, physicists and bioinformaticians all investigating chromatin architecture and regulation. 

Your skills and attributes for success: 

• PhD in a relevant subject.
• Strong interest in chromatin biology.
• Molecular biology and tissue culture techniques including CRISPR, ChIP, RNAi, next generation sequencing.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a collaborative team.

Click here for a copy of the full job description.

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 (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits. 

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality. 

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab).

The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.  

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 24th June 2024.

Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone. 

ABOUT US

As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.

ABOUT THE TEAM

A deep understanding of human genome function - particularly for the non-coding genome - is an outstanding grand challenge. Our mission is to discover how our genome controls the function of molecules, cells and tissues, in health and disease, connecting human genetic variation to phenotype. 

Multidisciplinary HGU research programs embrace genetic, computational, biochemical, cellular, model organism and clinical approaches, to gain meaningful insights across scales and dynamic processes, with cross-cutting themes in 4D Cellular Medicine and Genome Interpretation. 

To find out more visit https://www.ed.ac.uk/mrc-human-genetics-unit 

The MRC Human Genetics Unit is part of the Institute of Genetics and Cancer (IGC). This partnership with CRUK Edinburgh Centre and Centre for Genomic and Experimental Medicine Centre aims to understand development and disease by using the latest developments in genetic, genomic, cellular and clinical science. The partnership provides access to state of the art scientific facilities, scientific infrastructure and business support, including on site Advanced Imaging Resource, Animal Model support, Bioinformatics Analysis Core, DNA sequencing, Flow Cytometry, Mass Spectrometry, HTPU microarray. The IGC also offers a highly collegial environment with excellent local career development support, active social, wellbeing and sustainability related groups making it a very desirable and supportive working environment. 

To find out more visit https://www.igc.ac.uk