Description The Opportunity: To contribute to the management and publishing of work funded by the European Innovation Council grant iADs relating to the use of gene therapy in cardiovascular disease. This will involve developing the concept of cardiac gene therapy but using recombinant adenoviruses that have been carefully designed as a driver for delivery. This will utilise key facets of virology, delivery and creation of viral genomes containing therapeutic genes/non-coding RNA that can have effects on more than one function in the heart post-injury and to assess gene delivery efficacy using a range of techniques in vitro and in animal models. Due to funding the role is fixed term until 30th April 2027. This role is full time (35 hours per week) and the salary is UE07 £40,247 to £47,874 per annum. Your skills and attributes for success: Appropriate degree, with relevant post-graduate research experience and accumulated knowledge A PhD or equivalent professional qualification and/or experience in the field of cardiovascular biology/therapy or gene therapy. Ability to communicate complex information clearly, orally and in writing and with appropriate IT and interpersonal skills · Experience in relevant approaches and models, analytical techniques and methods (includes practical lab work, data manipulations and subsequent dissemination of research in form of publication), particularly understanding mechanisms of ncRNA function. Click to view a copy of the full job description (opens new browser tab) Please ensure you include the following documents in your application: - 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. 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 5 February 2025. 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.