Professor / Senior Lecturer / Senior Research Fellow in Quantitative Genomics

The Roslin Institute, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies

Salary: Professor UE10 (starting £73,206) or, 

Senior Lecturer/ Senior Research Fellow UE09 (£61,198 - £75,498)

Full time 35 hours per week, Open Ended Contract

We are seeking to appoint a highly successful scientist in the broad area of Quantitative Biology, with a focus on Genomics. The Roslin Institute’s mission is to achieve sustainable agriculture, control diseases, and enhance health.

 

The Opportunity:

The Quantitative Biology division seeking this appointment is spearheading the mission through data-driven innovation, including theoretical and applied genomics. To this end, we host a collaborative and diverse community of group leaders, researchers, and students working towards the mission. While this post is for the Professor of Quantitative Genomics for an appropriately qualified candidate, enquiries for a University Senior Lecturer / Senior Research Fellow in Quantitative Genomics are also encouraged.

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:

• Develop and lead novel research initiatives
• Securing grant income
• Managing a research group with demonstrable skills in people management and mentoring
• Developing collaborations with other academic groups and industry
• Experience with teaching

 

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As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• To join the Quantitative Biology division https://www.ed.ac.uk/roslin/people/quantitative-biology that comprises staff and students that make significant contributions to understanding of complex traits genetics in livestock, plants, humans, model organisms and companion animals, and how to leverage this understanding in managing and improving these populations.
• Core funding to appoint a staff scientist in your team as well as an annual consumable allowance and the opportunity to bid for intramural funding from a variety of sources.
• A competitive salary in UE10 band for Professorial appointment, or UE09 band for Senior Lecturer / Senior Research Fellow appointment https://www.ed.ac.uk/human-resources/pay-reward/reward-calculator.
• Additional comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. 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.
• Situated in the picturesque setting of the Pentland hills, we are a short commute from the city of Edinburgh, consistently ranked as one of the most desirable places to live in the UK.

 

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 note

The closing date for applications is 14 August 2024

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. 

Interviews are planned for 17th or 18th September 2024