Research Assistant

Job Info

• Job Identification 14215
• Location:
  
  King’s Buildings Centre, Edinburgh, EH9 3JF
  , GB (100% On-campus)
• Organization:
  Edinburgh University Group
• Department:
  Institute of Cell Biology
• Contract type:
  Fixed Term
• Work duration: 48 months
• Job schedule:
  
  Full time (35 hours per week)
• Grade: UE06
• Number of openings: 1
• Job function:
  Researcher
• Apply before: 06/03/2026 10:59 PM

The research team seeks a highly motivated and dedicated research assistant to lead and develop an innovative project investigating the novel roles of kinetochore proteins in brain development. The project builds on a pioneering discovery that shows kinetochore proteins, traditionally involved in chromosome segregation during cell division, also have a cell division‑independent function during neurodevelopment.

Responsibilities include working across

C. elegans and human pluripotent stem cell (hPSC) models, employing genetics, fluorescence microscopy, quantitative image analysis and biochemistry to address questions at the intersection of cell division biology and neuroscience.

• Degree in neuroscience, cell biology, or related field.
• Experience in cell culture and/or biochemical techniques.
• Familiarity with genetics, fluorescence microscopy, and quantitative image analysis is preferred.

An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding workplace with comprehensive staff benefits, including generous annual leave, a defined benefits pension scheme, and flexible work options.

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