Description Grade UE07: £40,247 to £47,874 per annum School of Chemistry / IRR Full time: 35 hours per week Fixed Term: for 12 months (Start date Feb 2025) The School of Chemistry is seeking a talented scientist to work in the novel and exciting field of super-resolution microscopy to characterise synaptic proteins at the nanoscale. A successful candidate is likely to have experience with either advanced microscopy methods. Experience with single-molecule fluorescence techniques, programming (ImageJ, python, MATLAB, etc.) would be advantageous. The candidate should have an excellent academic track record commensurate with their career stage and experience. The Opportunity: Working with Professors Mathew Horrocks and Seth Grant, you will build on our previously published groundwork on imaging synaptic proteins in the brain. You’ll be based in the Edinburgh Single-Molecule Biophysics Group in the newly built Chemistry Hub in the Institute for Regeneration and Repair, and also work with international collaborators. The combination of academic supervision with milestone-driven research will provide you with the guidance and knowledge you need to develop your career. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the future of medical science. Your skills and attributes for success: Experience with advanced microscopy methods. Immunohistochemistry experience. Experience with programming (ImageJ, python, MATLAB, etc.) would be advantageous 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. The candidate will benefit from training in the vibrant scientific environment provided by the Edinburgh Single-Molecule Biophysics Group (with Professor Mathew Horrocks), as well as in the laboratories of our collaborators, especially Professor Seth Grant. More information about the Edinburgh Single-Molecule Biophysics Group can be found at http://www.smbiophysics.org/. We give you support, nurture your talent and reward success. 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 10 December 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. Interviews will be held January 2025.