UE07: £41,064.00 - £48,822.00 Per Annum.
School of Biological Sciences / College of Science & Engineering.
Full Time- 35 hours per week.
Fixed term contract - 30 months.
The Opportunity:
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated postdoctoral researcher to work on extracellular RNA and it role in immune regulation. Specifically we build on our studies of exRNAs released from parasites (1,2) to examine more broadly the features of exRNA released by eukarya and bacteria that regulate immune signalling in mammalian cells (3). The award holder will be part of a multi-disciplinary, international team funded by the Human Frontiers in Science Program and will join Amy Buck’s lab in the Institute of Immunology & Infection Research, University of Edinburgh. Applicants must have a PhD and at least 7 years research experience since there undergraduate degree. The post requires advanced knowledge of RNA biology, biochemistry, microbiology and immunology. An overview of the laboratory can be found here: www.bucklab.org and questions should be directed to [email protected]
This post is full-time (35 hours per week).
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 Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
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Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 01.06.2026.
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Interviews will be held online on 15.06.2026
About Company
As the modern inheritors of our 400-year-old reputation for excellence, our staff and students contribute to a vibrant academic community whose visions are shaping tomorrow’s world. The School of Biological Sciences is at the leading edge in teaching, research and innovation. Independent rankings such as the Times Higher Education consistently place us amongst the top 25 universities in the world for biological sciences. We aim to ensure that our culture and systems support flexible and family-friendly working and to recognise and value diversity across all our staff and students. The School has an active programme offering support and professional development opportunities for all staff. We place a particular focus on development for early-career researchers (postgraduate and postdoctoral research staff and personal fellowship holders), offering mentoring and an active ‘BioDocSoc’ organisation that brings together researchers for networking, events and training opportunities.
The School of Biological Sciences holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance the representation of women in science, mathematics, engineering and technology.