Research Fellow Uk Sponsorship Available

Job Description

Grade UE07: £40,497 to £48,149 per annum
MRC Human Genetics Unit
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Fixed-term: 18 months

The Opportunity:

We are offering a Postdoctoral research position within Professor Javier F. Caceres’s laboratory at the MRC Human Genetics Unit in Edinburgh, funded by the Medical Research Council. This role focuses on exploring the physiological significance and regulation of the nonsense-mediated mRNA decay (NMD) pathway in vivo.

This is a full-time position (35 hours per week) with a salary range of £40,497 to £48,149 per annum.

Your Skills and Attributes for Success:

• A PhD or equivalent in a relevant scientific field.
• Experience in biochemistry and RNA quality control.
• Experience in mouse genetics.

About the Research:

We aim to understand the regulatory mechanisms involved in RNA processing and quality control in vivo, with a particular focus on the NMD pathway. Our recent development of mouse models with an NMD biosensor will enable us to conduct in vivo CRISPR screens to identify novel NMD factors, revealing the complex regulation and physiological relevance of NMD.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will work on molecular, biochemical, and cellular aspects of RNA processing in eukaryotes. The MRC Human Genetics Unit, a part of the Institute of Genetics and Cancer (IGC), provides opportunities to enhance your research project skills and collaborate with colleagues within and beyond the institute.

Further details on the research group’s work are available at:
http://www.ed.ac.uk/mrc-human-genetics-unit/research/caceres-group

Application Requirements:

Please include the following documents in your application:

• CV
• Cover letter

What You Can Expect as a Team Member:

• A competitive salary
• A stimulating, dynamic, and rewarding work environment
• The opportunity to be part of a diverse, international community

Comprehensive staff benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. For more details, visit our staff benefits page and use the reward calculator to explore the total value of your pay and benefits.

Championing Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award for its commitment to advancing gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Right to Work:

Before starting employment at the University, you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. For more details, visit our right to work webpages. The University can sponsor international workers for this role. If successful, international applicants requiring sponsorship will need to meet the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for a Skilled Worker Visa.

Key Dates:

• Closing date for applications: 16th April 2025
• The closing time for applications is 11:59 pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK, the closing time will automatically adjust to your local time zone.