Postdoctoral Research Assistant

University of Edinburgh Information Services Group

Postdoctoral Research Assistant researching autophagy and lysosomal degradation in aging-related diseases. Joining a dynamic lab environment at University of Edinburgh focused on innovative biological research.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeEdinburgh • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £41,064 - £48,822 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Understand the role of autophagy and lysosomal degradation in aging and aging-related diseases.
Investigate key events during autophagy initiation, progression, and lysosomal degradation.
Uncover molecular events underlying lysosomal degradation of autophagic cargo using a combination of cell biology and biochemical techniques.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completed a PhD degree (or anticipate to obtain one in the near future).
Good publication record.
Experience in basic molecular techniques.
Excellent technical skills.
Ability to design, execute and interpret experiments.
Creative thinking.
Good presentation skills.
Problem solving.
Self-motivation.
Critical analyses.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Autophagy ResearchLysosomal DegradationCell Biology TechniquesBiochemical TechniquesExperimental ExecutionData Interpretation

Soft Skills

Creative ThinkingProblem SolvingSelf-Motivation