Description UE06: £33,882 - £39,105 Per Annum. CMVM / Edinburgh Medical School / Deanery of Biomedical Sciences / Centre Discovery Brain Sciences. Fixed-Term: 30 months. Full-time: 35 hours per week. The Opportunity: We are looking for a research assistant to join the group of Prof. David Lyons at the University of Edinburgh to investigate mechanisms of myelinated axon formation, health, and function. The post will support a project that aims to discover how the nervous system develops to support the conduction of electrical impulses in the brain, using zebrafish as a model system and employing cutting edge microscopy and genetic technology. 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 30 months. The salary for this post is £33,882- £39,105 per annum. Your skills and attributes for success: Degree in neuroscience, developmental biology, or similar Ability to communicate complex information clearly, orally and in writing Laboratory experience essential and expertise in molecular and cellular approaches desirable 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 £33,882- £39,105 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 late February 2025. 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.