Postdoctoral Research Associate

GradeUE
07: £41,064 - £48,822 per annum

R(D)
SVS / The Roslin Institute

Full time: 35 hours per week

Fixed term:
The duration of the project is 36 months or until 31 May 2029

We are looking for an experienced Postdoctoral Research Fellow to contribute study the host genetic control on the rumen microbiota composition and develop microbiome-driven breeding towards lower methane emissions in cattle. The successful candidate will join a new recently created group in the areas of livestock hologenomics, including quantitative genomics and metagenomics, and participate in a large international consortium to include the meta genome as a new tool in breeding programs.

The role is ideal for a researcher with a PhD with experience on quantitative genetics and metagenomics. MSc with excellent records will also be considered. The post is full-time (35 hours per week).

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

• Expertise in animal breeding, quantitative genetics, quantitative genomics, and metagenomics.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, towards research group and individual objectives.
• Track record of research output of high quality and technical skills.

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Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:

• CV
• Cover letter
• 2 reference letters

• A competitive salary of £41,064 per annum. (Please note appointment will be made at Grade UE07 – Step
  1)
• 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.

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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.

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Interview dates to be confirmed.