Job Description

:Grade UE07: xc2xa340,247 - xc2xa347,874 per annumInstitute of Quantitative Biology, Biochemistry and Biotechnology / School of Biological Sciences / CSEFull Time: 35 hours per weekFixed Term: from 5th September 2025 until 5th July 2027The Opportunity:We seek a postdoctoral research associate with a strong background in the deterministic and stochastic modelling of biochemical systems. You will develop new mathematical models of bursty gene expression and signal transduction and fit these to eukaryotic data. You will be a part of the Grima group and work closely with the experimentalists in the Halliday lab at the University of Edinburgh.Your skills and attributes for success:

• Ph.D. (or a Ph.D. close to completion) in physics, mathematics or a similar quantitative discipline.
• Expertise in simulation of biochemical systems and inference methods.
• Excellent communication, organisation and research skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team and with external collaborators

Click to view a copy of the full (opens new browser tab)Application InformationPlease ensure you include the following documents in your application:- CV- Cover letter- Details of 3 refereesAs 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

(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.Championing equality, diversity and inclusionThe 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.Prior 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 (opens new browser tab)The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office's English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.Key dates to noteThe closing date for applications is 24th March 2025.Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.About Us: As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow's greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.About the Team: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.Our contains more information about the School.

University of Edinburgh