Postdoctoral Research Assistant

The Opportunity

An exciting postdoctoral research fellow position is available to investigate the role of autophagy and lysosomal degradation in aging and aging-related diseases at the University of Edinburgh's Cancer Research UK Scotland Centre.

Grade: UE07
Annual Salary: £41,064 - £48,822 per annum
Full‑time: 35 hours per week
Fixed‑term: 20 months

Location:

Cancer Research UK Scotland Centre, University of Edinburgh

Responsibilities:

• Investigate key events during autophagy initiation, progression and lysosomal degradation.
• Explore the relevance of autophagy in disease through cell biology and biochemical techniques.
• Design, execute and interpret experiments.
• Analyze data and present findings to the team.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation and publication.

Applicant must have completed a PhD (or be in the final stages of completion) and ideally has a strong publication record.

Experience in basic molecular techniques and excellent technical skills are essential.

Demonstrated creative thinking, presentation skills, problem solving, self‑motivation and critical analysis capabilities.

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

• A competitive salary.
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• Part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive staff benefits including generous annual leave, defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family‑friendly initiatives and flexible work options.

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award, is a member of the Race Equality Charter and Stonewall Scotland Diversity champions. The university will sponsor international workers. Prior to employment the applicant must evidence right to work in the UK.

Closing date for applications: 7th August 2026.