Description UE07: £40,247- £47,874 Per Annum. CMVM / Edinburgh Medical School / Deanery of Biomedical Sciences / Centre Discovery Brain Sciences. Fixed-Term: 36 months. Full-time: 35 hours per week. The Opportunity: We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher to join the group of Prof. David Lyons at the University of Edinburgh to investigate mechanisms of neurodevelopment and neurodegeneration. This post is full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering flexible working patterns. 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. The post is available for 36 months. The salary for this post is £40,247- £47,874 per annum. Your skills and attributes for success: PhD (viva completed) in neuroscience, developmental biology, or similar Ability to communicate complex information clearly, orally and in writing Extensive expertise in molecular biology or molecular genetics Experience of using zebrafish as a model is desirable Click to view a copy of the full job description (opens new browser tab) Application Information 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 of £40,247- £47,874 pa 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) Key dates to note The closing date for applications is 3 rd 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. Interviews will be held in late January 2025. 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.