Postdoctoral Research Associate

Grade UE07- £41,064- £48,822

R(D)SVS / The Roslin Institute

Full time: 35 hours per week

Fixed Term: 36 months or until 31/03/30.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Postdoctoral Research Fellow to contribute study the investigate the genomic regions to design novel gene edits related to feed efficiency and productivity, as well as their impact in breeding programs in low- and medium-income countries. The successful candidate will join a new recently created group in the areas of livestock hologenomics, in collaboration with other groups within the Roslin Institute. The role is ideal for a researcher with a PhD with experience on quantitative genetics or population genetics. MSc with excellent records will also be considered. The post is full-time (35 hours per week).

The University of Edinburgh is a world class organisation. We are a large organisation covering a wide range of activities. In Professional Services we support the University's research and teaching activities, offering many career and role specialisms.

The salary for this post is £41,064 per annum.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week). We are also 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 ensure you include the following documents in your application:

- CV

- Cover letter

-2 reference letters

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.

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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 19 October 2026.

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Interviews dates to be confirmed.