Postdoctoral Research Fellow

The Opportunity:

Where discovery never stops. Be part of something bigger.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic translational research lab that is focussed on research in Type 1 diabetes and in particular optimising islet transplantation outcomes in diabetic rodent models. This position is to support a number of grant funded research programmes examining whether immune cells as well as other drugs, improve islet transplant outcomes when delivered with islets at the time of transplant directly into the liver.

The post holder will also have the opportunity to work with colleagues in the Institute for Regeneration and Repair and the Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult at the University of Edinburgh.

The lab has a number of projects funded by charitable foundations and industry, which includes research with stem cell derived islets. There are 2 post-doctoral research scientists, 1 PhD student, 2 laboratory technicians, 2 animal technicians and 2 research co-ordinators.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Ability to work in a team and communicate ideas well
• Ability to think critically and direct own research independently
• Animal license essential (can be in recent past)
• Good laboratory, imaging software and statistical skills
• Excellent track record of publications

Join the University of Edinburgh andyou’llbe making a difference to everything around you. Be part of something bigger — whereyou’lldo meaningful work, grow and progress, be rewarded and recognised, and benefit from our strong commitment to your wellbeing. There are so many reasons to join us.

People have always been at the heart of our work. As part of the University, you are a part of our community. We are looking for people with drive, determination, and a passion for what they do. We are a place where everyone is welcome and offer a range of policies and benefits designed to support you in building the right meaningful/personalised flexibility for you.

This post is full-time 35 hours per week and 100% on campus.

Apply Before: 26/02/2026, 23:59

£41,064 to £48,822 per annum