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Join the Hasel Lab as a Research Assistant at the Edinburgh Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences and UK Dementia Research Institute (see https://ukdri.ac.uk/about-us) and help us explore how astrocytes at the borders of the brain contribute to brain function and dysfunction in disease.

Your skills and attributes for success

  • BSc or MSc earned or expected in a relevant discipline (neuroscience, biology, etc.).
  • Ability to communicate complex information clearly and in good English, orally and in writing.
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
  • Good organizational skills and time management.
  • Excellent record-keeping skills.

What we offer

As a valued member of our team you can expect:

  • A competitive salary of 32,982-38,205
  • 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, 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

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.

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 right to work webpages (opens new browser tab).

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.