Senior Research Technician

Edinburgh - Western General, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working)

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Job Info

• Job Identification 14008
• Locations Edinburgh - Western General, Edinburgh - Western General, EH4 2XU, GB (Hybrid working)
• Organization Edinburgh University Group
• Department Institute of Genetics and Cancer
• Apply Before 04/13/2026, 10:59 PM
• Exception for not advertising internal only (if applicable) Expertise aligned to a restricted grant funded position
• Health and Safety Requirements Key hazards identified (plan is in place)
• Criminal Record Check No criminal record check required
• Contract Type Fixed Term
• Work Duration Months 12
• Job Schedule Full time
• Grade UE06
• Number of Openings 2
• Job Function Laboratory Services

Job Description

Institute of Genetics and Cancer

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed-term: for 12 months

Where passion meets purpose. Be part of something bigger.

We offer careers and roles injust about everyarea you can think of. Whether you're looking to take the next step in your current specialism, explore a new challenge, or broaden your experience, we offer opportunities where you can flourish and make a real difference. Our people come from a wide range of backgrounds, each bringing their abilities and experiences to our organisation, helping us thrive and innovate together.

Our technical staff are essential to supporting teaching, research, and the smooth operation of our facilities. Whether you're maintaining cutting-edge lab equipment, facilitating ground-breaking research, developing new techniques, or enhancing student and staff experience with top-notch facilities, your work will have a lasting impact that stretches far beyond our academic community.

The Opportunity

The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation, with the University of Edinburgh Genetics Core providescutting-edgegenomics analysis to support research.As a Senior Research technician,embedded within the Genetics Core,you willbe responsible forsupporting the delivery of theSequenceMEproject.

This innovative project will investigate the genomics ofME/CFS, whichis a severe, multi-system disease affecting approximately 400,000 people in the UK.It builds on theDecodeMEproject- the world's largest ME/CFS genetic study, analysing 15,000+ cases of European genetic ancestry whichidentified eight genomic regions robustly associated with disease risk, implicating immune and neurological pathways.

SequenceMEwill whole genome sequenceDNA from 6,000DecodeMEparticipants, using Oxford Nanopore Technologies sequencing platforms,toidentifycausal genes and pathways that were invisible toprevioustechnologies.

The project is an existing partnership between: Action for ME,the University of Edinburgh,Oxford Nanopore Technologies,and the EMBL-European Bioinformatics Institute.

Applicants are expected to haveacquiredthe essential skills, knowledge,experienceand abilities required of the post and as outlined in the person specification. You will have obtained aBachelordegree or equivalent qualification and will have work experience in relevant technical and clinical governance roles. Applicants mustdemonstrateextensive knowledge of genomic analysis techniques.Previousexperience and knowledge of DNA sequencing using Next-Generation analysis platforms, particularly ONT,is desirable.

Thispost is full-time (35hours per week)and presents a goodinternalsecondment opportunity.

Please include the following documents in your application:

• CV

People have always been at the heart of our work. Our people are at the centre of the University community and everything we do. We value colleagues with drive, determination and a passion for what they do. We are a place where everyone is welcome and offer a range of policies and benefits designed to support you in building the right meaningful flexibility that works for you.

A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:

• Leading-edge research
• Excellent benefits and support

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the 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.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, and wish to particularly encourage applications from women and from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, who are underrepresented at this level.

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 .

On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 13 th April 2026.

Interviews will be held shortly after the advertisement closing date.

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.