Research Technician
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 31, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 27, 2026.
Grade UE05 (Salary Range: £30,180-£34,630)
School of Biological Sciences, Institute for Stem Cell Research
Full time, 35 hours per week
Fixed-Term Contract up to 12 months
The Opportunity:
We are looking for a highly motivated research technician to work on epigenetic transposon silencing in the germline. Specifically, we seek to build upon our recent advancements in understanding the mechanism of piRNA-directed transposon methylation (1-4). A major goal of the laboratory is to explore these mechanisms in vivo and through biochemical as well as structural approaches. You will be part of the O’Carroll group located the Centre for Cell Biology, University of Edinburgh. Applicants must have, or shortly obtain a bachelor’s degree. The post requires experience in germ cell research and molecular biology. A working knowledge of the germline is essential. An overview of the laboratory can be found at https://edwebprofiles.ed.ac.uk/profile/donal-o-carroll . Please address all enquires to [email protected]
References
- Nature. 2024 doi: 10.1038/s41586-024-07963-3. PMID: 39294378.
- Mol Cell. 2024 doi: 10.1016/j.molcel.2024.01.014. PMID: 38359823.
- Nat Commun. 2020 doi: 10.1038/s41467-020-17372-5. PMID: 32719317.
- Nature. 2020 doi: 10.1038/s41586-020-2557-5. PMID: 32674113.
This post is advertised as full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. 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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Application Information
Please ensure you 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, 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
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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The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 10 November 2026 .
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Interviews will be held TBC