The University of Edinburgh is offering a Postdoctoral Research Associate position focusing on the role of cellular senescence in lung injury. This fixed-term, full-time role is based within the Centre for Inflammation Research and is funded by the Baillie Gifford Pandemic Science Hub.
The successful candidate will contribute to research aimed at identifying novel senolytic/senomorphic drugs using advanced imaging and assay development techniques. This opportunity provides a chance to engage in leading-edge research within a world-class institution.
Quick Facts
| Opportunity | Postdoc Position |
|---|---|
| Institution | The University of Edinburgh |
| Department | Centre for Inflammation Research |
| Location | Edinburgh, United Kingdom |
| Region | Europe |
| Open to | International applicants |
| Funding | Fully funded |
| Stipend / Salary | £41,064 to £48,822 per annum |
| Duration | 6 months |
| Start date | Not specified |
| Application deadline | 04 November 2026 |
About the Position
This postdoctoral research position will investigate the contribution of cellular senescence to lung injury and inflammation using human models. The primary focus will be on employing a novel, high-content, image analysis-based cell painting assay to characterize senescent cells and their response to known senolytic drugs. The role also involves optimizing this process for high-throughput screening to discover new senolytic/senomorphic drugs from existing libraries, with lead candidates then tested in a human precision-cut lung slice model of irradiation-induced senescence.
Eligibility
- Experience preparing and working with human Precision Cut Lung Slices (PCLS)
- Extensive tissue culture experience, including established cell lines and primary cell culture
- Experience in characterization of cellular senescence
- Proficiency in imaging techniques such as multiplex – IHC and ICC, live cell imaging, and confocal microscopy
- Experience in assay development and standardization, including high-throughput applications
- Expertise in qRT-PCR and immunoassays including Flow Cytometry, ELISA/cytokine bead array, and Western blotting
Benefits
- Professional development and subject matter expertise
- Opportunities to develop new skills and broaden experience
- Engagement in leading-edge research
- Opportunities for publication
- Access to a range of benefits tailored to lifestyle
Documents Required
Not specified in the official listing – check the source page.
How to Apply
- Submit your application online through the University of Edinburgh's portal by the deadline.
FAQs
Is part-time work an option for this role?
While the post is advertised as full-time (35 hours per week), the university is open to considering part-time working patterns.
Is hybrid work available for this position?
No, this role requires on-site presence for lab work, so hybrid work cannot be offered.
Source: jobs.ac.uk Postdocs.
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