The Opportunity
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated postdoctoral research fellow in bioinformatics, to work on a project using cutting‑edge single‑cell and spatial transcriptomic approaches to understand the cellular and molecular mechanisms regulating liver fibrosis and to identify novel therapeutic targets for liver disease.
The successful candidate will work with Professor Prakash Ramachandran within the Centre for Inflammation Research at the University of Edinburgh. This 7‑month post is funded by an MRC Senior Clinical Fellowship award to Professor Ramachandran. The post‑holder will analyse single‑cell and spatial transcriptomic data from human liver samples, to dissect cellular, molecular and spatial changes in the fibrotic liver. We anticipate that the combination of these approaches will identify novel approaches to selectively modulate pathogenic cell types as an antifibrotic therapy for patients with liver disease.
Your skills and attributes for success
- Expertise in relevant computational approaches including analysis of single‑cell and single‑nucleus RNA‑seq data
- An understanding of liver disease and/or fibrosis pathobiology
- An ability to work with wet lab scientists to design strategies to validate key findings from computational work
- Critical appraisal and analytical skills for interpreting qualitative and quantitative information
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Self‑motivation, initiative and ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Benefits
- Variety every day
- Responsibility and autonomy within a supportive team
- Excellent benefits and support
- Contributing to the work and purpose of the University.
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, 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.
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.
The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 3rd August 2026. Unless stated otherwise, the closing time for applications is 11:59 pm (UK time). If you are applying from outside the UK, the closing time shown on our adverts will automatically adjust to your browser’s local time zone.
We anticipate that interviews will be held in late August 2026.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Computational Biology employer: The University of Edinburgh
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Contact Details:
The University of Edinburgh Recruitment Team
