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Postdoctoral Research Fellow (University of Edinburgh)
Location: Edinburgh, UK (onsite)
Salary: £41,064-£48,822 per annum
Contract: 2 year fixed term, full-time
Application deadline: Thursday 16 April 2026, 23:59
Professor Steve Pollard and Professor Andy Baker are recruiting a Postdoc to focus on developing next-generation viral vectors for cardiovascular gene therapy. The role is based onsite at BioQuarter as part of the University of Edinburgh's Institute for Regeneration and Repair.
In this role, you will explore and engineer novel AAV capsids to unlock more precise, efficient delivery to the heart. You will work at the cutting edge of vector design, evaluating newly developed engineered AAVs while also creating and testing your own variants tailored for cardiovascular injury and disease.
This is a unique opportunity to bridge fundamental vector biology with real translational potential. You will deploy advanced molecular and cellular approaches across a range of relevant models, including primary rodent cardiomyocytes, human iPSC-derived cardiomyocytes, living myocardial slices, and in vivo mouse systems.
We are looking for someone with a strong background in molecular and cellular biology, ideally with experience in cardiac models and/or viral gene therapy. Just as important is a genuine enthusiasm for gene therapy and regenerative medicine, and a drive to translate innovative science toward clinical impact.
Full details and application form are available on the University of Edinburgh jobs listing.
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