Total 2 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Glasgow, Scotland, G41 1RB

Grade UE07: £40,247 to £47,874 per annum
School of Chemistry / IRR
Full time: 35 hours per week
Fixed Term: for 12 months (Start date Feb 2025)

The School of Chemistry is seeking a talented scientist to work in the novel and exciting field of super-resolution microscopy to characterise synaptic proteins at the nanoscale.

A successful candidate is likely to have experience with either advanced microscopy methods. Experience with single-molecule fluorescence techniques, programming (ImageJ, python, MATLAB, etc.) would be advantageous. The candidate should have an excellent academic track record commensurate with their career stage and experience.

The Opportunity:

Working with Professors Mathew Horrocks and Seth Grant, you will build on our previously published groundwork on imaging synaptic proteins in the brain. You’ll be based in the Edinburgh Single-Molecule Biophysics Group in the newly built Chemistry Hub in the Institute for Regeneration and Repair, and also work with international collaborators. The combination of academic supervision with milestone-driven research will provide you with the guidance and knowledge you need to develop your career. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the future of medical science.

Your skills and attributes for success:

Experience with advanced microscopy methods.
Immunohistochemistry experience.
Experience with programming (ImageJ, python, MATLAB, etc.) would be advantageous

Grade UE07: £40,247 to £47,874 per annum
College of Science and Engineering / School of Biological Sciences / Institute of Molecular Plant Sciences
Full time contract: 35 hours per week
Fixed Term: for 24 months


We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in alga synthetic biology to develop systems for precise nuclear regulation of the plastome.

The Opportunity:

A Postdoctoral Research Associate position in alga synthetic/engineering biology is available in the laboratory of Dr Attila Molnar at the School of Biological Sciences, University of Edinburgh. We are seeking a highly motivated researcher to take a lead role in contributing to the development of systems for precise nuclear regulation of the plastome in the green alga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii. This is a collaborative project funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) involving University College London, University of Cambridge, MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology and the University of Edinburgh.

The position is available for a fixed term of two years. For further information please contact Dr Attila Molnar (email: attila.molnar@ed.ac.uk).

Your skills and attributes for success:

PhD in an appropriate and relevant subject.
Track record of internationally competitive molecular biology research in microbiology/plants/algae.
Evidence of intellectual independence and creativity, and high level of organisation and high-quality record keeping.
Good team-working, collaborative and interpersonal skills.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with colleagues and collaborators.