We are looking for an ambitious, motivated Postdoctoral researcher to join a dynamic research program discovering how chromatin regulation is altered in childhood cancer. 

The Opportunity: 

The successful candidate will work in a dynamic research group focused on understanding how altering the normal processes of chromatin and epigenetic regulation supports oncogenic gene expression programs in childhood sarcoma. You will integrate into a multi-disciplinary research environment where we seek to translate our fundamental discoveries toward the development and implementation of improved therapies for these often-underserved diseases. In this role, you will use cutting-edge genomics approaches to study the function of how essential chromatin regulatory complexes support oncogenic gene expression. Discovering important aspects of how these complexes function in cancer cells, will allow us to begin to develop novel therapeutic strategies to subvert their function(s). 

Your skills and attributes for success: (insert up to 5 top criteria) 

• Expertise in chromatin biology and epigenetics 

• Expertise in functional genomics 

• Expertise using in vivo experimental systems 

• Effective communication skills 

• Strong publication record 

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Application Information 

Please ensure you include the following documents in your application: 

• CV 

• Cover letter detailing background and motivation 

As 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 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.