The University of Edinburgh in United Kingdom invites application for vacant Postdoctoral, Academic and Professional Positions, a public research university based in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Core Scientist in Quantitative EpidemiologyEdinburgh – Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posted on 12/21/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYGrade 7 sp.30-33 CMVM / R(D)SVS / GAAFS FT 35h / week Open ended Single post This role offers an exciting opportunity to join the Roslin Institute as a Core Scientist in quantitative epidemiology. The job holder will provide operational and administrative support to the management of the One Health FIELD Network. They will also be responsible for horizon scanning funding opportunities, co-developing grant proposals and addressing any finance enquiries related to research projects.
Postdoctoral Research FellowEdinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Posted on 12/21/2023We are looking for a postdoctoral Research Fellow to study mechanisms of astrocyte ingestion of synapses and the role this plays in synaptic degeneration in Alzheimer’s disease. The fellow will be based in the UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) at the University of Edinburgh, working in a project funded by a UK DRI industry collaborator which is led by Prof Tara Spires-Jones and Dr Claire Durrant.
Research Fellow (Social Statistics)United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posted on 12/21/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYWe are looking for a Research Fellow with experience in conducting complex data analysis; in contributing to and leading on the writing of academic publications; and in disseminating findings, to join the Social Policy Subject Area of the School of Social and Political Science.
Gene Drive Post-Doctoral Research AssociateEdinburgh – Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posted on 12/20/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYWe are looking for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate to join the Whitelaw Group, and work with Dr Simon Lillico on the emerging Gene Drive project at The Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh. Grade 7 (£37,099 – £44,263, depending on experience), Full time – 35 hours week, Fixed term, available from March 2024 to Feburary 2026.
Scientific Administrator and Liaison OfficerEdinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posted on 12/19/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYWe are looking for a Scientific Administrator and Liaison Officer to deliver the scientific aims of the Centre through day-to-day management of one of its major international collaborations, the Autism Rat Consortium (ARC). Applicant should have extensive research experience showing knowledge of research activity and a PhD or equivalent qualification in a discipline cognate to the Centre’s aims. This post is advertised as full-time (35 hours per week), with the potential for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.
Research Associate in Sustainable DesalinationEdinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Posted on 12/19/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYThe School of Engineering seeks to appoint a Research Associate in Sustainable Desalination. This Research Associate position will contribute to the LUCENT project within the Institute of Materials and Processes.
Lecturer / Senior Research Fellow / Professorial Group Leader in VirologyEdinburgh – Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posted on 12/18/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYWe are seeking a dynamic and visionary Group Leader in Virology (at Senior Research Fellow or Professor level) to join our exceptional team of researchers. You will lead an independent programme in virus research to improve understanding of how viruses interact with their hosts, contributing to The Roslin Institute’s mission to achieve sustainable agriculture, control diseases and enhance health.
Postdoctoral Research FellowEdinburgh – Bio-Quarter (Royal Infirmary), Midlothian, United Kingdom (N/A – Do not use) Posted on 12/18/2023We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to carry out health informatics, based research on people with epilepsy. This post is advertised as full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.
Knowledge BrokerUnited Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posted on 12/18/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYThe successful candidate will work within our PHIRST-Edinburgh Team funded by the NIHR (https://phirst.nihr.ac.uk/about-phirst/). We will be assigned Local Government public health interventions and be required to plan, conduct and report evaluations (usually within 12 months).
Postdoctoral Fellow in CryptographyEdinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posted on 12/18/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYThe School of Informatics are looking for a Postdoctoral researcher position in cryptography and open finance. The post is available full time and for a fixed term of 21 months.
Research AssistantUnited Kingdom (100% On-campus) Posted on 12/18/2023We are now looking for an enthusiastic and talented Biochemistry graduate to join our team investigating the molecular mechanisms underlying cell division. You will play a major role in the design and conduct of the research project and be trained in the relevant techniques. You should have, or will shortly obtain, B.Sc or Master degree in a relevant subject area (Biochemistry or Physics). Training can also be offered. An outstanding academic track record is essential.
Lecturer in Economic HistoryEdinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Posted on 12/15/2023We are looking for a Lecturer in Economic History.
Postdoctoral Research AssociateEdinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posted on 12/15/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYApplications are invited for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in computational astrophysics related to high redshift galaxy formation with Prof. Sadegh Khochfar at the Institute for Astronomy, which is part of the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Edinburgh. We aim to simulate and model the formation of the first stars, galaxies and black holes in the Universe with state-of-the-art simulation code.
Postdoctoral Research FellowEdinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Posted on 12/15/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYWe are looking for a postdoctoral Research Fellow interested in axon-myelin interactions in the context of neurodevelopmental disorders.
Postgraduate Research Associate – Satellite Mission DesignEdinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posted on 12/15/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYWe are seeking a postgraduate research associate to play a key role in two important new projects at the University of Edinburgh: developing satellite instruments to provide high spatial-resolution atmospheric observations of methane and nitrogen dioxide.
Postgraduate Research Associate – Earth Observation Instrumentation DevelopmentEdinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posted on 12/15/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYWe are seeking a postgraduate research associate to play a key role in two important new projects at the University of Edinburgh: developing satellite instruments to provide high spatial-resolution atmospheric observations of methane and nitrogen dioxide.
Research AssistantUnited Kingdom (N/A – Do not use) Posted on 12/15/2023The School of Informatics, University of Edinburgh invites applications for up to 2 Research Assistant or Associate positions in natural language processing. The researchers will join a team working on efficient, large-scale models for machine translation of speech and text, and multilingual dialogue summarisation.
Research AssistantUnited Kingdom (100% On-campus) Posted on 12/14/2023We are looking for a Research Assistant in Cell Biology to investigate meiotic chromosome segregation in Drosophila oocytes
Postdoctoral Research AssociateUnited Kingdom (100% On-campus) Posted on 12/14/2023We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic post-doctoral researcher interested in understanding how DNA-and RNA-binding activities of Helix-Turn-Helix transcription factors in an important bacterial pathogen (MRSA) contribute to virulence and host infection.
Optical Instrumentation EngineerEdinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posted on 12/14/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYWe are seeking an optical instrumentation engineer to play a key role in two important new projects at the University of Edinburgh: developing satellite instruments to provide high spatial-resolution atmospheric observations of methane and nitrogen dioxide.
Chancellor’s Fellow in Responsible Machine Learning and Artificial IntelligenceEdinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posted on 12/13/2023The School of Informatics and Edinburgh Futures Institute are inviting applications for a Chancellor’s Fellowship in Responsible Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. Chancellor’s Fellowships are 5 year tenure track fellowships, designed to support talented early career researchers to develop into leading research-active academic at the University. This post is part of EFI’s Centre for Technomoral Futures’ Baillie Gifford research programme in the Ethics of Data and Artificial Intelligence, funded by a major gift from the global investment firm Baillie Gifford.
Postdoctoral Research AssociateUnited Kingdom (100% On-campus) Posted on 12/13/2023We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Postdoctoral researcher to lead a project investigating the role of dynamic ubiquitination in malaria transmission biology. The project is based in the group of Dr. Nisha Philip based in the Institute of Immunology and infection Research.
Postdoctoral Research AssociateUnited Kingdom (100% On-campus) Posted on 12/13/2023We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic post-doctoral researcher interested in working on the post-transcriptional roles of Helix-Turn-Helix transcription factors in an important bacterial pathogen (MRSA).
Research FellowEdinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posted on 12/13/2023Moray House School of Education & Sport at the University of Edinburgh is inviting applications for a Research Fellow position to join our established Physical Activity for Health Research Centre (PAHRC; https://www.ed.ac.uk/education/rke/our-research/sport-related-research/pahrc). PAHRC currently consists of 20 core members, and is directed by Professor Marie Murphy, Chair of Physical Activity for Health. Our mission in PAHRC is to be an internationally recognised centre of excellence for research, knowledge exchange and impact in the field of physical activity for health. This post is advertised as full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.
ATLAS Postdoctoral Research AssociateEdinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Posted on 12/12/2023We seek two postdoctoral researchers to join our growing activities at the ATLAS experiment. You will have a leading role in novel Higgs boson measurements or di-Higgs searches in the di-photon decay channel. Complementary to the analysis, you will pursue innovative machine learning developments on photon calibration and identification or new triggers for the HL-LHC.
Research AssociateEdinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posted on 12/12/2023The School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh is seeking applications for a Research Associate position in the area of serverless systems for large-scale data analytics. This role spans multiple research disciplines including networked systems, computer architecture and data management. The ideal candidate should have a strong track record in these fields, evidenced by strong related industry experience or publications in relevant conferences and journals. The post will be full time and available for 21 months.
Phonetics Research AssistantEdinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posted on 12/12/2023The Linguistics and English Language Department in the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences is seeking a Phonetics Research Assistant on a part time (0.7 FTE/24.5 hours), fixed term period until 31st of December 2026. This post is available from February 2024.
Lecturer in English LiteratureEdinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posted on 12/11/2023We are looking for a Lecturer in English Literature (Modernism, c. 1880-1940) in the School of Literatures, Languages & Cultures. This post is available from May 2024.
Postdoctoral Research AssociateUnited Kingdom (100% On-campus) Posted on 12/11/2023We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Cell Biology to investigate meiotic chromosome segregation in Drosophila oocytes.
Data ScientistEdinburgh – Bio-Quarter (Royal Infirmary), Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posted on 12/11/2023We are looking for a highly motivated person to take on an exciting project opportunity and be the driver for an Innovate UK funded Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) between the University of Edinburgh and Optos.
Research Fellow in Food Systems Transformation (Policy and Governance)United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posted on 12/11/2023We are looking to hire a highly motivated Research Fellow in Food Systems Thinking (Policy and Governance), with excellent analytical, communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, to work on our new Wellcome Trust Living Good Food Nation Lab project (https://wellcome.org/grant-funding/people-and-projects/grants-awarded/building-health-centred-net-zero-aligned-food).
ATLAS Postdoctoral Research AssociateEdinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Posted on 12/11/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYWe are looking for a postdoctoral candidate to join our expanding efforts in the ATLAS experiment at the LHC. You will make substantial contributions to our physics programme using Higgs boson signatures and perform key development work in ATLAS simulation (for both current and upgraded ATLAS).
Vector and Vector Borne Disease Biology ResearcherEdinburgh – Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Posted on 12/11/2023We are looking for an enthusiastic researcher to work on a range of projects relating to tick and tick-borne diseases of livestock. This project will involve working across a portfolio of activities spanning in vivo, in vitro, molecular and bioinformatics projects and with multiple internal and external collaborators. In addition to research activities the post-holder will manage the tick colony and be expected to work reciprocally with colleagues to achieve logistical as well as scientific objectives. Ideally candidates will have experience of working with large animals and ticks and be prepared to work some weekends. Full time. Fixed term – 2 years.
Research Associate in Neurotechnology SystemsEdinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Posted on 12/11/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYThe School of Engineering seeks to appoint a Research Associate in Neurotechnology Systems. This Research Associate position will contribute to the Miniature Microscope and other projects within the Institute for Integrated Micro and Nano Systems (IMNS) at the University of Edinburgh. This role is UE07 and is available on a fixed term basis for up to 24 months.
Postdoctoral Research AssociateUnited Kingdom (100% On-campus) Posted on 12/11/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYWe are looking for a talented early career researcher in fluid dynamics, with expertise in turbulence and computational methods to work on the project “A new understanding of turbulence via a machine-learnt dynamical systems theory” (UKRI Frontier Research Guarantee for an ERC Starting Grant).
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Reader in PsychologyEdinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posted on 12/08/2023The School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences is seeking to appoint four open ended, fulltime Lecturer/Senior lecturer/Readers to its Department of Psychology. The post holders will contribute high quality research, teaching and academic citizenship.
Research Fellow in Food Systems Transformation (Analytical Support)United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posted on 12/08/2023We are looking to hire a highly motivated Research Fellow in Food Systems Thinking (Analytical Support), with excellent analytical, organisational and interpersonal skills, to work on our new Wellcome Trust Living Good Food Nation Lab project (https://wellcome.org/grant-funding/people-and-projects/grants-awarded/building-health-centred-net-zero-aligned-food).
Research Fellow in Food Systems Transformation (Grassroots & Community)United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posted on 12/08/2023We are looking to hire a highly motivated Research Fellow in Food Systems Thinking (Grassroots and Community), with excellent research, communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, to work on our new Wellcome Trust Living Good Food Nation Lab project (https://wellcome.org/grant-funding/people-and-projects/grants-awarded/building-health-centred-net-zero-aligned-food).
Research Fellow in Food Systems Transformation (Systems Thinking and Practice)United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posted on 12/08/2023We are looking to hire a highly motivated Research Fellow in Food Systems Thinking (Systems Thinking and Practice), with excellent analytical, organisational and interpersonal skills, to work on our new Wellcome Trust Living Good Food Nation Lab project (https://wellcome.org/grant-funding/people-and-projects/grants-awarded/building-health-centred-net-zero-aligned-food).
Postdoctoral Research FellowEdinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Posted on 12/08/2023We are looking for a postdoctoral research fellow in systems neuroscience to study how distributed neural circuits combine to plan, initiate, and control motor actions.
Research Assistant Computational NeuroanatomyEdinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Posted on 12/08/2023We are looking for a research assistant with experience in computer science and/or computational neuroanatomy to study cognitive and sensorimotor dysfunction in neurological and developmental disorders.
Research Associate in Mixed-Signal Integrated Circuit DesignEdinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Posted on 12/08/2023The School of Engineering seeks to appoint a Research Associate in Mixed-Signal Integrated Circuit Design. This Research Associate position will contribute to the Centre for Electronic Frontiers (CEF) within the Institute for Integrated Micro and Nano Systems at the University of Edinburgh. This role is UE07 and is available on a fixed term basis initially for 24 months.
Postdoctoral Research AssociateEdinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posted on 12/08/2023The Psychology Department in the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate on a part time (0.8 FTE/28 hours), fixed term basis for 2 years. This post is expected to commence in April 2024.
Postdoctoral Research AssociateUnited Kingdom (100% On-campus) Posted on 12/07/2023We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to lead a project investigating molecular mechanisms of RNA interference in the human fungal pathogen Cryptococcus. The project is based in the lab of Dr Elizabeth Bayne in the Institute of Cell Biology.
Postdoctoral Research FellowshipEdinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posted on 12/06/2023The School of Health in Social Science is recruiting a Postdoctoral Fellowship as part of the Edinburgh Career Development Scheme. The aim of this Fellowship is to provide support for an outstanding researcher, in the immediate postdoctoral stage, to strengthen their research and develop their academic career. This would offer the successful postholder an opportunity to develop into a research-active academic at the University of Edinburgh.
Retinal Imaging Research AssociateEdinburgh – Bio-Quarter (Royal Infirmary), Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posted on 12/06/2023We are looking for a person to work on the SCONe (Scottish Clinical Optometry Network e-research, https://www.ed.ac.uk/ophthalmology/scone) project and contribute to data retrieval (i.e. retinal photographs) from community optometrists in Scotland. The post holder will also involve and engage patients and the public with SCONe by organising and running focus groups and designing and carrying out a programme of qualitative research around patient and public perspectives on the use of unconsented medical data for research and the adoption of AI technology in optometry. Full time or part time working would be considered. Initial post length is 9 months with high likelihood of further extension.
Research AssistantEdinburgh – Bio-Quarter (Royal Infirmary), Midlothian, United Kingdom (N/A – Do not use) Posted on 12/06/2023We are looking for an enthusiastic researcher at the research assistant level to join our team. Ideally, the candidate would have experience in common lab techniques (genotyping, cell culture). First-hand experience in mouse colony maintenance (PIL holder) and flow cytometry would be of a particular advantage as well as experience in general lab maintenance.
Bioinformatics Analysis Core ManagerEdinburgh – Western General, Midlothian, United Kingdom (N/A – Do not use) Posted on 12/06/2023This is an unusual opportunity to play critical roles in a variety of collaborative research projects at the cutting edge of human disease genomics – from large human disease and tumour cancer sequencing cohorts, to functional studies in diverse disease model systems. You will join an experienced and well-resourced group within an established community of computational biologists at the Institute of Genetics and Cancer (IGC), and work with multidisciplinary teams involving clinicians and experimentalists. Managing the IGC Bioinformatics Analysis Core (BAC) staff, you will lead project planning/design/analysis efforts, arrange advice and training in bioinformatics, and coordinate collaborations with external partners. The IGC (https://www.ed.ac.uk/institute-genetics-cancer) is in the vanguard of the ongoing revolution in medicine.
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Wide-Field Extragalactic ArchaeologyEdinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posted on 12/06/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYApplications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Wide-Field Extragalactic Archaeology. The successful candidate will join the research group of Prof. Annette Ferguson at the Institute for Astronomy, which is part of the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Edinburgh.
Research Associate in Power ElectronicsEdinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Posted on 12/06/2023The School of Engineering seeks to appoint a Research Associate in Power Electronics. The position will contribute to the modelling of power electronic systems undertaken as part of the SIF Network DC research program. The appointment will be at UE07 and is available on a fixed term basis for up to 30 months.
Postdoctoral Research AssociateEdinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posted on 12/06/2023Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in cosmological large-scale structure to work with Prof. Romeel Davé at the Institute for Astronomy, which is part of the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Edinburgh. Our primary goal is to exploit observations using radio surveys using MeerKAT, particularly LADUMA, MIGHTEE, and MALS, to constrain galaxy formation models and provide theoretical support for data interpretation. Applicants with a strong background in galaxy evolution, particularly with cosmological galaxy formation simulations and/or extragalactic radio surveys, would be at a particular advantage.
Postdoctoral Research AssociateUnited Kingdom (100% On-campus) Posted on 12/05/2023Grade UE07, – £37,099 – £44,263 College of Science and Engineering, School of Biological Sciences, Institute for Ecology and Evolution Full time – 35 hours Fixed term from February 2024 – February 2026 We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated post-doctoral research associate to join the NERC funded project ‘ECOFLU: Understanding the ecology of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in wild bird populations. The post is full time and fixed term for 24 months.
Elizabeth Georgeson FellowEdinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posted on 12/04/2023The School of Engineering is pleased to invite applications for the 2023 Elizabeth Georgeson Research Fellowship. This three-year Fellowship specifically supports early-career (postdoctoral) researchers from backgrounds that are under-represented in engineering research and academia (e.g. gender, minority ethnicity, disability, disadvantaged circumstances, etc.). The Fellowship aims to provide a supportive and collegial environment for early-career researchers to develop new, independent research, with a view to raising external research funding to conduct that research and establish an independent academic career. In this 2023 round of the Elizabeth Georgeson Fellowship scheme, we will therefore be prioritising applications from candidates who self-identify as female. Candidates of minority ethnic groups in the UK of all genders, with/without disabilities or other characteristics under-represented in Engineering are also encouraged to apply.
Postdoctoral Research FellowEdinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (N/A – Do not use) Posted on 12/04/2023We seek a talented and ambitious postdoctoral research fellow to investigate how specific regulators of microglia state (abundance/function) influence the microglia-endothelial cell axis in the development and progression of white matter abnormalities relevant to vascular cognitive impairment and dementia.
Postdoctoral Research AssociateEdinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posted on 12/04/2023The Institute for Astronomy at the University of Edinburgh welcomes applications for a postdoctoral research associate in cosmology inference. The successful candidate will join the research group of Joe Zuntz and Catherine Heymans. The appointment is for an initial period of 3 years, with the possibility of extension depending on continuing funding streams.
Postdoctoral Research AssociateEdinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posted on 12/04/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYApplications are invited for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in galactic archaeology to work with Dr Sergey Koposov at the Institute for Astronomy, which is part of the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Edinburgh. The aim is to work on the DESI Milky Way Survey data and specifically use the measurements of radial velocities and abundances to constrain the Milky Way accretion history and the dark matter distribution in the Galaxy. Applicants with a strong background in galactic archaeology, galactic dynamics, stellar streams, stellar chemistry being able to deal with large datasets, including spectroscopic ones would be a particular advantage.
Remote Laboratories Experimental OfficerEdinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Posted on 12/04/2023The School of Engineering at the University of Edinburgh is seeking to appoint an Experimental Officer (Remote Laboratories). The position is a hybrid academic and technical role, arising from growing demand from our clients. It will be based at the King’s Buildings campus.
Postdoctoral Research AssociateEdinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posted on 12/04/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYApplications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in observational galaxy evolution to work with Dr Kenneth Duncan at the Institute for Astronomy, which is part of the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Edinburgh.
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Local Volume Galaxy ArchaeologyEdinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posted on 12/04/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYApplications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Local Volume Galaxy Archaeology. The successful candidate will join the research group of Prof. Annette Ferguson at the Institute for Astronomy, which is part of the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Edinburgh.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow (QUALREP Engagement & Impact)Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posted on 12/01/2023We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with experience in qualitative and quantitative research, and training in dissemination, engagement and impact, to join the UKRI-funded research project, QUALREP: The Quality of Women’s Political Representation, based in our Politics IR Subject Area. This post is advertised as full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.
Postdoctoral Research AssociateEdinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posted on 12/01/2023We are looking for a motivated and diligent post-doctoral researcher to join our team to undertake research and coordination for two externally-funded projects relating to arts and health.
Research AssociateUnited Kingdom (100% On-campus) Posted on 11/30/2023We are looking for a Research Associate position in natural language processing and machine learning.
Research Fellow (ADVANCE-D)Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posted on 11/30/2023We are looking for an/a Research Assistant based in Centre for Psychological Therapies, at the University of Edinburgh to work with Professor Liz Gilchrist and others (from the Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College London and the Universities of Manchester, Cardiff and York).
Postdoctoral Research AssociateUnited Kingdom (100% On-campus) Posted on 11/30/2023Grade UE07 (£37,099 – £44,263) College of Science and Engineering School of Biological Sciences Institute of Ecology and Evolution Full time contract (35 hours per week) Fixed Term (36 months) A postdoctoral research position is available in the lab group of Dr Matthew Hartfield, funded by a ERC Consolidator Grant/UKRI Frontier Research Grant (SelectSelf – Rethinking Evolution in Self-Fertilising Species). I am looking for an enthusiastic and motivated postdoctoral researcher who is interested in evolutionary genetics and mating-system evolution.
Research FellowEdinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom and 1 more (Hybrid working) Posted on 11/27/2023The Centre for Population Health Sciences at the Usher Institute within The University of Edinburgh is looking for an experienced mixed methods researcher to join the team working on the IMP2ART Programme Grant (IMPlementing IMProved Asthma self-management as Routine Treatment).
Research Associate in Materials and Processes or Chemical EngineeringEdinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (N/A – Do not use) Posted on 11/27/2023The School of Engineering seeks to appoint a Research Associate in Materials and Processes or Chemical Engineering. This Research Associate position will contribute to the Heat Accumulation from Renewables with Valid Energy Storage and Transformation for decarbonising heating and cooling within the Institute for Materials and Processes.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow (QUALREP)Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posted on 11/24/2023We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with experience in qualitative and quantitative research to join the UKRI-funded research project, QUALREP: The Quality of Women’s Political Representation, based in our Politics IR Subject Area. This post is advertised as full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.
Research Software EngineerUnited Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posted on 11/22/2023The School of Informatics, University of Edinburgh invites applications for a Research Software Engineer
Statistical GeneticistEdinburgh – Western General, Midlothian, United Kingdom (N/A – Do not use) Posted on 11/22/2023We are looking for a Statistical Geneticist to join our team.
Lectureship/Readership in Applied & Computational MathematicsUnited Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posted on 11/17/2023The School of Mathematics is seeking to appoint to a lectureship in Applied & Computational Mathematics (equivalent to Assistant Professor) to start in September 2024 or later by agreement. Very strong and experienced applicants may be appointed to a Readership (equivalent to Associate Professor).
Research AssociateUnited Kingdom (100% On-campus) Posted on 11/07/2023We are looking for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate as RD&I Fellow in the area of AI-enhanced workflows to join a recently launched Virtual Production R&D Lab funded by the UKRI.
Lecturer/Reader in Robot SystemsUnited Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posted on 10/25/2023Applications are invited for an academic position in Robot systems.
Lecturer/Reader in Machine LearningEdinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posted on 10/23/2023Applications are invited for an academic position in machine learning in the School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh, one of the largest centres in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Europe. The appointment will be full-time (35h per week) and open-ended (equivalent to a US tenured position).
Postdoctoral Research AssociateUnited Kingdom (100% On-campus) Posted on 10/20/2023The School of Maths wishes to invite applicants with a broad range of backgrounds in representation theory, integrable systems, or cluster algebra to apply. The theme of the grant is positive representation theory, and its connections to cluster algebra, quantum character varieties, integrable systems, non-compact Chern–Simons theory, Liouville theory, and supersymmetric gauge theory. Anyone appointed will have freedom to pursue their own research directions.
Postdoctoral Research AssociateEdinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Posted on 10/18/2023Applications are invited for three Postdoctoral Research Associate positions at the Higgs Centre for Theoretical Physics, to work on scattering amplitudes motivated by collider and gravitational wave physics and the broader context of quantum field theory.
Postdoctoral Research AssociateEdinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Posted on 10/18/2023We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Higgs Centre for Theoretical Physics to work on LHC phenomenology.
Postdoctoral Research AssociateEdinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Posted on 10/18/2023We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Higgs Centre for Theoretical Physics to work on numerical calculations and formal developments in the context of lattice field theory applied to theoretical particle physics.
Postdoctoral Research AssociateEdinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Posted on 10/18/2023We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Higgs Centre for Theoretical Physics to work on numerical calculations and formal developments in the context of lattice field theory applied to theoretical particle physics.
Lecturer/Reader in Computational Cognitive ScienceEdinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posted on 10/17/2023Applications are invited for an academic position in Computational Cognitive Science at the School of Informatics.
Lecturer in Plant ScienceUnited Kingdom (100% On-campus) Posted on 09/26/2023We are looking for a colleague with the potential to become a world-class researcher and inspiring teacher, and who uses molecular approaches to address fundamental questions or develop technologies that are relevant to plant sciences. The lectureship is in the Institute of Molecular Plant Sciences at the University of Edinburgh, a community of 16 plant research groups within one of the UK’s largest and highest-rated biology departments, offering excellent facilities and a stimulating environment for research and teaching. Our research priorities are resilient plant health in changing environments, the evolution, diversification and biodiversity of plants and green factories for high value products. Current research topics range from the regulation of protein function, to vascular development in early land plants and the generation of circadian rhythm. The post is full time and open-ended. We particularly encourage people from groups under-represented in science to apply.