University of Edinburgh

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Closes 19 Oct 2026

Research

Other

Pay TBC

Year groups

Not specified

Deadline

19 Oct 2026

Field

Other

Sector

Research & Academia

Year groups

Recent Graduate, Master's

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. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits. The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant. 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.

Overview

Working alongside quantitative geneticists and computational biologists, you will develop and deploy genome engineering approaches in cattle cells to test genetic changes prioritised by AI models and genetic studies as candidates for improving milk production and feed efficiency.

Funding structure

Salary: £41,064 - £48,822 per annum.

Application timeline

Key dates to note The closing date for applications is 19 October 2026.

About the employer

Full-time: 35 hours per week.

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