University of Edinburgh

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Closed (30 Sep 2026)

Research

Other

Pay TBC

Year groups

Not specified

Deadline

30 Sep 2026

Field

Other

Sector

Research & Academia

Year groups

PhD / Postgraduate Research

Key facts

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. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also a Stonewall Proud Employer, actively promoting LGBTQ+ equality. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant. Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm UK time. 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 the week of the 19th of October 2026.

Overview

What you'll do

Applicants must have a PhD (or to be completed in 3 months) in genetics, genomics, evolutionary biology, molecular biology, or a related field.
The award holder will join Laura Ross’s lab in the Institute of Ecology and Evolution, University of Edinburgh, as part of an interdisciplinary international project funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation.

Funding structure

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum.

Application process

Please include the following documents in your application: - CV - Cover letter.

Application timeline

Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab) The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role.
Key dates to note The closing date for applications is 30 September 2026.

About the employer

Full Time: 35 hours per week.

Heads up

Dates can shift each year. Always confirm the live deadline on the provider's own page before you apply.