Grade UE06: £34,132 to £39,355 per annum

CMVM / Edinburgh Medical School

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed-term: 12 months

A Research Assistant is sought for an initial 12-months post in the laboratory of Dr Rebekah Tillotson, to support work investigating rare genetic disorders associated with chromatin-associated proteins.

The candidate will be detail-oriented, motivated to learn and master new techniques, and effective in managing their own time and workload in order to meet project deadlines.

The Opportunity:

This is an opportunity to join a team of scientists investigating a rare genetic disorder called ATR-X syndrome. You will be involved in projects to understand the biological processes that underlie this disorder and investigate treatment options. We will encourage the development of your research portfolio through involvement in all aspects of the life of the laboratory. You will work in a collaborative environment and benefit from excellent core facilities.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week). 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.

Your skills and attributes for success:

BSc/MSc in Molecular Genetics, Cell Biology or a closely related subject
Laboratory experience in at least some of: cell culture, cloning, DNA and RNA extraction, PCR, sequencing, RT-PCR, qPCR, western blotting
Ability to apply relevant knowledge, skills and techniques in research
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Excellent knowledge of scientific English for speaking, reading, and writing

Informal enquiries to: Rebekah.Tillotson@ed.ac.uk

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Application Information

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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, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. 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.

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On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 22nd August 2025.

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Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date.

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