Research Fellow in Computational Biology, Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

School/Section

Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

Division

Institute of Medical Sciences

Staff Category

Research

Position Type

Full Time

Grade

Grade 6

Salary

£38,784 - £43,482

Ref No

IMS328R

Closing Date

04-AUG-2026

Applications are invited for a full-time, fixed-term (48 months) Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Computational Biology jointly based in the laboratories of Drs Eunchai Kang, Daniel Berg and Mike Morgan at the University of Aberdeen. We seek to appoint a creative, highly motivated and collaborative computational biologist to investigate the cellular and molecular mechanisms regulating human fetal choroid plexus development and its role in early brain development using state-of-the-art single-cell genomics and multi-omics approaches.

This exciting four-year position is funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) through the project "Deciphering Human Fetal Choroid Plexus Development: An Interdisciplinary Approach Across Cellular, Molecular and Functional Dimensions."

The project aims to generate the first comprehensive cellular, molecular and functional atlas of the developing human fetal choroid plexus. Combining uniquely accessible human fetal tissue from the Scottish Advanced Fetal Research Study (SAFeR), advanced single-cell genomics, proteomics, spatial imaging and ex vivo human tissue models, the programme will define how the choroid plexus develops, communicates with the developing brain and responds to maternal immune activation.

The successful candidate will lead the computational analysis of large-scale single-cell and spatial multi-omic datasets, integrating transcriptomic, proteomic and imaging data to reconstruct developmental trajectories, identify cell-cell communication networks and uncover mechanisms regulating human fetal choroid plexus development.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 6, £38,784 - £43,482 per annum, pro rata and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Informal enquiries should be made to Dr Eunchai Kang, Lecturer in Neuroscience ([email protected]), Dr Daniel Berg, Lecturer in Neuroscience ([email protected]) or

Dr Mike Morgan, Lecturer in Immunology & Computational Biology ([email protected]).

Prior to employment, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route under the UKVI immigration rules but is dependent on factors specific to the candidate and if tradeable points can be used under the rules.

Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

Please do not hesitate to contact Grant Rae, HR Adviser (e-mail: Sign in to view email) for further information.

To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs

Job Reference Number: IMS328R

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 04 August 2026

The School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

Please Note

If you are unable to complete an application online, please contact the Recruitment Team ([email protected]) to make alternative arrangements for submitting your application within plenty of time before the advertised post closes.