Grade UE07: £41,064 - £48,822 per annum
College of Science and Engineering / School of Biological Sciences / Institute for Stem Cell Research / Institute for Regeneration and Repair / Centre for Regenerative Medicine
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Fixed-term: 36 months
The Opportunity:
We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher to study mammalian brain regeneration. The post holder will be part of a Brain Research UK research project between The University of Edinburgh, ETH Zurich and the University of Basel investigating how adult neural stem cells and other glial cells respond to a focal injury and drive tissue regeneration in the spiny mouse – the only mammal known to rebuild complex tissues after substantial damage. The post holder will use single-cell genomics, develop novel brain injury models, and perform cross-species comparisons to pinpoint exactly what sets spiny mice apart from other mammals, including humans, whose regenerative capacity is much more limited. The post holder will be embedded within a highly collaborative team and have outstanding scope to drive discovery at the interface of regeneration and neuroscience, and to make findings with potential to inform new strategies for repairing the human brain.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- A PhD in regenerative biology, neurobiology/neuroscience or similar;
- Experience in animal work including stereotaxic surgery;
- Experimental design experience and expertise;
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
Commitment to a positive work environment.
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This post is full-time (35 hours per week).
View the full job description
How to apply
Please include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- Cover letter detailing how you meet each of the essential criteria outlined on the job description
We value colleagues with drive, determination, and a passion for what they do. People have always been at the heart of our work. As part of the University, you are a part of our community.
A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:
- Leading-edge research
- Opportunities for publication
- Working within one of the world’s leading universities
Contributing to the work and purpose of the University
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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 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 Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and particularly encourage applications from candidates from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds, as we acknowledge they are currently underrepresented in biomedical research.
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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 21 st July 2026.
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