Single-cell and Spatial Transcriptomics Specialist

Grade UE07: £41,064 - £48,822 per annum pro-rata if part-time

CMVM / School of Regeneration and Repair / Institute for Regeneration and Repair

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Open-ended(permanent)

Together we can do great things. Be part of something bigger.

Join the University of Edinburgh and you’ll be making a difference to everything around you. Be part of something bigger – where you’ll do 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.

The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We are a large University covering a wide range of activities. In Professional Services, we support the University’s research and teaching, offering many career and role specialisms.

You will plan and deliver single-cell and spatial transcriptomics experiments, advise researchers on experimental approach and sample quality, and troubleshoot technical issues across diverse projects.

Alongside core laboratory work, you will support users, contribute to testing and implementing new workflows, and help bring emerging technologies into routine use within the facility. The role offers direct access to forefront platforms and close interaction with researchers across a multidisciplinary institute.

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.

A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle.

This post is full‑time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part‑time or 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.

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Please include the following documents in your application:

• CV (mandatory)
• Supporting statement that addresses each of the selection criteria as outlined on the job description (mandatory)
• Cover letter (optional)

• 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, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family‑friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.

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.

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.

The closing date for applications is Friday, 20th March 2026.

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