Research Assistant

Molecular biology of Motor Neuron Disease. Where curiosity becomes impact.

The Opportunity

We invite you to join Dr Chris Sibley’s research group as a research assistant. Your role will involve investigating the relevance of multiple targets of the TDP‑43 protein during early disease stages and developing corrective approaches to rescue disease biology in clinically relevant human stem cell models. You will work with human induced pluripotent stem cell models and perform molecular biology techniques such as cloning and qPCR, supported by senior technical staff.

This position offers full‑time employment (35 hours per week) on a fixed‑term contract until 31 March 2029, at a salary band of £34,610–£39,906 per annum.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not considered for this role.

Closing date: 16 June 2026. Applications accepted until 11:59 pm UK time.

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award and is a member of the Race Equality Charter and Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions. All applicants will be assessed fairly and without bias.