UE07: £41,064 – £48,822 per annum
CMVM / School of Neurological and Cardiovascular Sciences / Institute for Neuroscience and Cardiovascular Research
Full Time: 35 hours per week
Fixed term: 3 years
The Opportunity:
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The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We look for the best in the field across all disciplines and provide a working environment where academics can develop their careers and passion for their chosen subject area. We offer the full range of academic roles and have a genuine focus on our students performance and wellbeing.
A 3-year position in the Institute for Neuroscience and Cardiovascular Research. The successful applicant will use a combination of in vivo bespoke experimental medicine techniques to explore mechanisms mediating the benefits of cold-induced thermogenesis. The applicant will also investigate the therapeutic potential of activating these pathways as a treatment for obesity and associated metabolic diseases.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- Have obtained or be near to completing a PhD in metabolism
- Experience of running in vivo human experimental medicine studies including expertise with PET/CT
- Experience of single nucleus RNA sequencing and bioinformatic analyses
- Knowledge of human adipose and skeletal muscle biology.
Highly motivated and committed
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A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:
- Leading-edge research
- Opportunities to develop new skills and broaden your experience
Contributing to the work and purpose of the University.
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This post is full-time (35 hours per week). We are open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.
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How to apply
Please include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- Cover letter
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, 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 (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.
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 a Stonewall Proud Employer, actively promoting LGBTQ+ 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)
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.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 4 September 2026.
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