Postdoctoral Research Associate in quantitative genomics

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

The Roslin Institute / CMVM

Full time: 35 hours per week

Fixed Term: for 3 years, or until 30/06/2029

We are looking to fill a post for Postdoctoral Research Associate in quantitative genomics within the project OptiME. In this role, you will advance the state‑of‑the‑art quantitative genetic applications in plant breeding by using Ancestral Recombination Graphs (ARGs) and associated methods based on the tree sequence software ecosystem. You will work as part of an international team of collaborators across Edinburgh, Oxford, and Ann Arbor, and other worldwide members of the tree sequence community.

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, all based in the UK.

• You are passionate about quantitative genomics and genetics.
• You have experience in a high‑level programming language.
• You are interested in evaluating novel quantitative methods and how they could be used in practical settings.
• You are independent, organised, and thrive in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams working in a globally important sector.
• Please inspect the call documentation regarding the essential and desirable knowledge, skills and experience needed for the post.

Click to view a copy of the full job description

Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:

• CV
• Cover letter

• A competitive salary of £41,064 to £44,746 per annum.
• Exciting opportunity to collaborate with the project teams across Edinburgh, Oxford, and Michigan, as well as the worldwide tree sequence community.
• 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 and use our reward calculator to discover the total 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.

The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant.

The closing date for applications is 12 March 2026.

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 browser’s local time zone.

Interviews will be held a week or two after the closing date for applications, with a planned starting date as soon as possible in 2026.