Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Fixed-Term until 31/12/2025 with the possibility of extension.

Full time - 35 hours per week

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a postdoctoral fellow to join the group of Prof. Anna Williams at the University of Edinburgh MS Society Edinburgh Centre for MS. The post holder will investigate mechanisms to promote CNS neuroprotection and repair that may help treat disease, with a focus on multiple sclerosis. The project will employ ES-derived cells, mouse models, human tissue and transcriptomic datasets, alongside a range of other experimental platforms available to researchers in the centre.

This post is 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.  

Your skills and attributes for success:

• PhD (viva completed) in neuroscience, biomedical sciences, or similar.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly, orally and in writing.
• Extensive expertise in neuroscience.
• Extensive expertise in the field of myelinated axon research.