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Be part of something bigger.\nWe offer careers and roles in just about every area you can think of. Whether you’re looking to take the next step in your current specialism, explore a new challenge, or broaden your experience, we offer opportunities where you can flourish and make a real difference. Our people come from a wide range of backgrounds, each bringing their abilities and experiences to our organisation, helping us thrive and innovate together.\nThe 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.\nPeople have always been at the heart of our work. Our people are at the centre of the University community and everything we do. We value colleagues with drive, determination and a passion for what they do. We are a place where everyone is welcome and offer a range of policies and benefits designed to support you in building the right meaningful flexibility that works for you\nWe are currently looking to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) to perform scientific research to investigate the characteristics of indoor air pollution and its potential to affect health. The project forms part of a wider multi-disciplinary UKRI Hub of research organisations in the UK called \" INHABIT \", which looks at how building net-zero measures may affect indoor air quality.\nThis project will be predominantly lab based, using oxidative potential assays to assess the reactivity of air pollution particles and in vivo models to assess the potential toxicological effects of these particles.\nThe role holder will contribute to the development of new ideas, approaches, concepts or techniques, as well as take an active role in the direction of the research project and dissemination of research outputs\nA career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:\nOpportunities to develop new skills and broaden your experience \nLeading-edge research\nContributing to the work and purpose of the University. \nThis post is full-time (35 hours per week) and fully on-campus at the Edinburgh BioQuarter (next to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh). The post is a fixed term appointment for 18 months with the possibility of extension depending on funding.\nYour skills and attributes for success:\nA PhD, or equivalent, in a related biomedical background, e.g. air pollution or particle research, toxicology, physiology.\nExperience of some of the laboratory techniques involved in the research, e.g. particle characterisation, acellular assays of oxidative potential, in vivo rodent models, assays to measure signalling pathways, (e.g ELISAs for inflammatory cytokines, fluorescence assays, flow cytometry), organ bath preparations, histology.\nExperience of recruitment of volunteers or public interaction for research studies, would be advantageous\nAbility to work independently and as part of a team, contributing to both the practical work but also assisting with the project management, e.g. organising provision or purchase of research consumables, liaising with collaborating labs.\nEnthusiasm to develop the research area and programme through manuscript writing and supporting grant applications.\nClick to view a copy of the fulljob description.\nApplication Information\nPlease ensure you include the following documents in your application:\n- CV\n- Cover letter\nAs a valued member of our team you can expect:\nA competitive salary\nAn exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. \nTo be part of a diverse and vibrant international community\nComprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits \nChampioning equality, diversity and inclusion\nThe 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.\nPrior 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)\nThe University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. 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