Senior Research Technician bei Edinburgh University Group
Edinburgh University Group · Edinburgh, Vereinigtes Königreich · Onsite
- Senior
- Optionales Büro in Edinburgh
UE06: £34,610 to £39,906 per annum.
School of Regeneration and Repair / Institute for Regeneration and Repair / Centre for Reproductive Health
Full Time - 35 Hours Per Week.
Fixed Term Contract - Temporary.
The Opportunity:
This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.
The salary for this post is £34,610 to £39,906 per annum.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- Trained in animal research with current/recent Home Office personal licence.
- Proficient in a variety of cell and tissue culture systems.
- Skilled in histological analyses, immunohistochemistry/ immunofluorescence, including advanced imaging methods.
- Experienced in supporting the lab and the team to deliver high-quality results and meet deadlines.
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Application Information
Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- Cover letter
- References (if available)
As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- 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. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page
Championing equality, diversity and inclusion
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 (opens new browser tab).
Key dates to note
Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.
Interviews will be held in November 2025.
The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
About Company
IRR (Director: Prof Stuart Forbes) has a 5-year income of over £200M and supports over 800 staff and 200 students within a collaborative hub for commercial, clinical and academic endeavour. We are based on the Edinburgh Bioquarter campus. Our three main centres are the Centre for Reproductive Health (CRH), the Centre for Regenerative Medicine (CRM), and the Centre for Inflammation Research (CIR). Bringing together world leading research expertise to drive understanding and deliver clinical and translational outcomes. IRR contains staff and students from two colleges (CMVM and CSE) and 4 Schools add to the complexity of the role.
IRR has a work environment built on trust and encourages the very best talent from all backgrounds and at all levels to join us as a diverse team strengthens our ability to innovate and support the cutting-edge world leading research we aspire to. We collaborate widely to advance understanding and knowledge as outlined in the University’s Strategy 2030. Employees and students are supported and empowered to build, shape and inform aspects of our culture in areas such as sustainability, mental health and wellbeing. Our team is ambitious, acts with integrity and demonstrates commitment to progress and impact.
In aiming to be an accessible employer and creating an inclusive environment, we encourage applicants who wish to work flexibly (including part-time, condensed hours and other forms). https://www.ed.ac.uk/regeneration-repair
