Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Genome Molecular Biology

Job Description

UE07: £41,064.00 – £48,822.00 Per Annum.

CMVM / Institute of Genetics and Cancer

Full Time – 35 Hours Per Week.

Fixed Term Contract – 3 years.

The Opportunity

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Genome Molecular Biology.

The laboratory of Dr Lukas Tamayo Orrego is hiring a Postdoctoral Scientist, a position fully funded by an MRC award. The candidate will become the first lab postdoc, joining a small group of rotation students and a research assistant. You will work closely with group members to deliver our research programme and also develop your own research project within the team. We investigate DNA replication using multiple model systems from cells to organoids and mice, aiming to understand the regulation of DNA replication speed and how this process impacts brain development and growth. We collaborate closely with research groups within the Cell and Genome Biology Theme at IGC and with the neurodevelopmental labs at INCR.

Further details on the research group:

We value colleagues with drive, determination and a passion for discovery research.

In addition, you can expect:

• Professional development and subject matter expertise
• Funded opportunities to develop new skills and broaden your experience, attendance at meetings and/or training events
• Exposure to leading edge research and opportunities for publication (example)
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
• Check out the full list: staff benefits page (opens in a new tab)

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. Further guidance: Diversifying recruitment

This post is full time (35 hours per week) on campus; however, we are open to considering flexible working patterns.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 5 June 2026.

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Interviews will be held online or at School of Genetics and Cancer, in due course.