Research Assistant at University

Apply for Research Assistant at University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh, SCT, GB. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Grade UE06: £34,610 - £39,906 per annum CMVM / School of Neurological and Cardiovascular Sciences / Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences. Full-time: 35 hours per week. Fixed-term: 24 months (until 31/07/2028).

Applications are invited for a research assistant to join the Sullivan/Chandran labs within the UK-DRI, using iPSC-derived microglia, neurons and 3D-organoids to investigate sex differences in brain development in the context of early life infection.

• Strong organisational, communication and critical thinking skills to drive success working both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Understanding of key techniques in stem cell culture, molecular biology and microscopy.

• A competitive salary.
• 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.

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. On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

The closing date for applications is 14 September 2026. Unless stated otherwise, the closing time for applications is 11:59 pm (UK time). If you are applying from outside the UK, the closing time shown on our adverts will automatically adjust to your browser’s local time zone.