The University of Edinburgh in United Kingdom invites application for vacant (40) Postdoctoral and Research Positions

The University of Edinburgh in United Kingdom invites application for vacant Postdoctoral, Academic and Professional Positions, a public research university based in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Post-doctoral Data Analysist and Modeller

• Job Identification11463DepartmentCentre for Cardiovascular Science Edinburgh – BioQuarter, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Posting Dates10/18/2024Contract TypeFixed Term

Be the First to ApplyWe are looking for a motivated, innovative and organised post-doctoral scientist with expertise in image processing, analysis and kinetic modelling that could support our Total-Body PET national facility. You will have the opportunity to join the “PET is Wonderful” team working at the University of Edinburgh to develop innovative methodologies for Total-Body PET research and clinical application. You will have the opportunity to work on academic and industry-sponsored projects across medical specialities. The University of Edinburgh houses three preclinical PET systems and three clinical PET systems coupled with CT or MRI. Our radiochemistry facility has also recently been upgraded and expanded to house eleven hot cells (3 dedicated to R&D use and 8 for GMP productions) and a cyclotron. This is a fixed term position with full-time hours (35 hours per week), it is regular on-campus working role and is available for 48 months initially.

Research Assistant

• Job Identification11481DepartmentInformatics United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Posting Dates10/18/2024Contract TypeFixed Term

The School of Informatics, University of Edinburgh invites applications for a Research Assistant (RA) to conceptualize and design an index that quantifies the decentralization of blockchain systems.

Postdoctoral Research Associate

• Job Identification11484DepartmentMathematics United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Posting Dates10/18/2024Contract TypeFixed Term

Be the First to ApplyWe are looking for three or more postdoctoral research associates (PDRA) to conduct research within the Hodge Institute, in the School of Mathematics, in areas related to algebraic geometry, symplectic geometry and mirror symmetry, quantum topology, representation theory, and interactions with quantum field theory and string theory.

Research Associate in Single Photon Bioimaging

• Job Identification11450DepartmentInstitute for Integrated Micro and Nano Systems Edinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Posting Dates10/16/2024Contract TypeFixed Term

Be the First to ApplyThe School of Engineering seeks to appoint a Research Associate in Single Photon Bioimaging. This Research Associate position will contribute to the Wellcome Trust Project “Optical Functional Imaging For Metabolic Cell Model Engineering and Profiling” within the Institute of Micro and Nano Systems.

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Mathematical Physics

• Job Identification11440DepartmentMathematics United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Posting Dates10/15/2024Contract TypeFixed Term

Be the First to ApplyApplications are invited for two Postdoctoral Research Associate positions in mathematical physics, within the School of Mathematics at the University of Edinburgh. The posts are available from 1st September 2025, one for 36 months and the other for 24 months; both are fixed-term, full-time contracts. These positions are supported by ERC/UKRI Consolidator and Royal Society grants held by Tim Adamo.

Post-doctoral research associate: Modelling Multi-hazard Cascades in the Himalaya

• Job Identification11460DepartmentGeoSciences Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posting Dates10/15/2024Contract TypeFixed Term

We are seeking a 24 month post-doctoral research associate in modelling multihazard cascades in the Himalaya. The position is part of an interdisciplinary project focusing on the dynamic risk generated by sediment cascades from landslides, debris flows and river flooding.

Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Biodiversity and Land Use Modelling

• Job Identification11281DepartmentGeoSciences Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posting Dates10/14/2024Contract TypeFixed Term

Be the First to ApplyWe are looking for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Biodiversity and Land Use Modelling to work on advancing global biodiversity and land-use modelling, covering scenarios based on the IPBES Nature Futures Framework.

SIDB Postdoctoral Research Fellow

• Job Identification11454DepartmentCentre for Discovery Brain Sciences Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Posting Dates10/14/2024Contract TypeFixed Term

To contribute to the programme of world-leading research in the Simons Initiative for the Developing brain, using whole cell patch clamp electrophysiological assessment of rat models of ASD/ID as well as in vivo expression of viral vectors to determine cell-type specific functional properties.

Research Associate in AI for Circuits and Systems Design automation

• Job Identification10294DepartmentEngineering Edinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posting Dates10/11/2024Contract TypeFixed Term

Be the First to ApplyThe Centre for Electronic Frontiers (CEF) at the University of Edinburgh is accepting applications for an experienced Research Associate in AI for Circuits and Systems Design automation.

Research Associate in AI for Electronic systems modelling

• Job Identification10296DepartmentEngineering Edinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posting Dates10/11/2024Contract TypeFixed Term

The Centre for Electronic Frontiers (CEF) at the University of Edinburgh is accepting applications for an experienced Research Associate in AI for Electronic systems modelling. The position will be based at the King’s Buildings Campus.

Research Fellow in AI for Electronic systems modelling

• Job Identification10441DepartmentEngineering Edinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posting Dates10/11/2024Contract TypeFixed Term

The Centre for Electronic Frontiers (CEF) at the University of Edinburgh is accepting applications for an experienced Research Fellow in AI for Electronic systems modelling. The position will be based at the King’s Buildings Campus.

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Theoretical Nuclear Physics

• Job Identification11398DepartmentInstitute for Particle and Nuclear Physics United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posting Dates10/10/2024Contract TypeFixed Term

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated candidate for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate (PDRA) in Theoretical Nuclear Physics, with a strong connection to experimental investigations, within the Edinburgh Nuclear Physics Group in the School of Physics & Astronomy.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

• Job Identification11407DepartmentThe Roslin Institute Edinburgh – Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Posting Dates10/10/2024Contract TypeFixed Term

We are looking for a Post-doctoral Research Fellow to work on a BBSRC-funded project on host-parasite interactions biology. The post-holder will be involved in the design of experiments and reagents through to data analyses. Applicants should have a PhD in Biological Science, computational biology, or related subject. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated and proactive individual with strong skills in either molecular or computational biology as applied to functional genomics and genetics of host-pathogen interactions. Expertise in parasitology or genome engineering would also be useful. The applicant will complete high quality original research and will disseminate the data in refereed papers, conference presentations and seminars. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills, and the ability to work as part of a team as well as independently are important.

Research Assistant

• Job Identification11386DepartmentMRC University Unit for Human Genetics Edinburgh – Western General, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Posting Dates10/09/2024Contract TypeFixed Term

The Liver Growth & Cancer Lab (led by Dr Luke Boulter) are seeking a Research Assistant. The Post-Holder will support ongoing work in the group understanding the role of inflammation in polycystic liver disease, led by Dr Scott Waddell and will use a range of experimental techniques to answer scientific questions. Other duties will include contribution to other related projects within the group when necessary, as well as general lab development and maintenance.

Research Assistant (CONNECT)

• Job Identification11417DepartmentClinical Psychology Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posting Dates10/09/2024Contract TypeFixed Term

We are looking for motivated and creative candidates with a strong interest and background in the applied psychology of mental health. This is an exciting opportunity to be the Edinburgh and NHS Lothian site Research Assistant in the CONNECT study. The CONNECT study is a multi-site Wellcome Trust funded project which aims to identify relapse signatures using active and passive digital monitoring and data collection methods.

Research Development Fellow in Theology and Public Issues

• Job Identification11377DepartmentDivinity United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posting Dates10/08/2024Contract TypeFixed Term

The part-time (17.5 hours per week) Research Development Fellow in Theology and Public Issues will contribute to the strategic development of Edinburgh’s Centre for Theology and Public Issues (CTPI), which has been a leading centre for research in public theology for more than 40 years. We aim to foster the co-creation of theological knowledge and insight for the public good, drawing on diverse religious traditions and working with and beyond communities of faith.

Research Associate – Site Co-ordinator (CONNECT)

• Job Identification11418DepartmentClinical Psychology Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posting Dates10/08/2024Contract TypeFixed Term

We are looking for motivated and creative candidates with a strong interest and background in the applied psychology of mental health. Candidates should have research management experience, understand mixed-methods studies, skills in psychological assessment, demonstrable project management skills, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The successful applicant will join the Section of Clinical Psychology in the School of Health in Social Science and become a member of the Contextual Mental Health Research Group.

Research Fellow (Planetary Networks of AI Systems – WP1)

• Job Identification11388DepartmentCentre of African Studies Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posting Dates10/07/2024Contract TypeFixed Term

We are looking for a Research Fellow with experience of value chains or production networks, political economy, socio-technical systems, and organisational behaviour to join our UKRI-funded project ‘Planetary Networks of the Artificial Intelligence Systems’ to lead on Work Package 1 ‘Value Chains of AI’

Research Fellow (Planetary Networks of AI Systems – WP2)

• Job Identification11389DepartmentCentre of African Studies Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posting Dates10/07/2024Contract TypeFixed Term

We are looking for a Research Fellow with experience of value chains or production networks, political economy, job quality and working conditions, labour relations, and/or social movements to join our UKRI-funded project ‘Planetary Networks of the Artificial Intelligence Systems’ to lead on Work Package 2 ‘Labour Market Impacts’

Research Associate in Perceptive Soft Robotics

• Job Identification11395DepartmentInstitute for Imaging, Data and Communications Edinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Posting Dates10/07/2024Contract TypeFixed Term

The School of Engineering seeks to appoint a Research Associate in Perceptive Soft Robotics. This Research Associate position will contribute to the ERC-funded SELECT project within the Institute for Imaging, Data and Communications (IDCOM).

Research Fellow (Commercial Determinants of Health ACCORDS)

• Job Identification11424DepartmentSocial Policy Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posting Dates10/07/2024Contract TypeFixed Term

We are looking for a part-time Research Fellow with expertise in commercial determinants of health across alcohol and fossil fuel industries to join our NIHR-funded project ‘Addressing the Commercial Determinants of Health in Sub-Saharan Africa’ (ACORDS). Some international travel may be required.

The Ella MacGregor Senior Lecturer in Equine Sports Medicine

• Job Identification10290DepartmentRoyal Dick Veterinary Studies Edinburgh – Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posting Dates10/04/2024Contract TypeOpen Ended

Be the First to ApplyWe are looking for an experienced equine clinician with expertise in sports medicine to join our clinical team and take a leading role in the provision and development of the sports medicine service for our equine hospital and practice.  This is a unique opportunity to lead and grow the discipline of equine sports medicine within a top-ranking UK veterinary school, working within a talented and dedicated equine team. Grade 9 £61,198 – £75,498 plus additional Market Pay Supplement which is reviewed annually.

Lecturer in Electrical Machines and Drives

• Job Identification11355DepartmentInstitute for Energy Systems Edinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Posting Dates10/04/2024Contract TypeOpen Ended

The School of Engineering seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Electrical Machines and Drives

Preclinical and Translational Radiochemist

• Job Identification11372DepartmentCentre for Cardiovascular Science Edinburgh – BioQuarter, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Posting Dates10/03/2024Contract TypeOpen Ended

We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and motivated chemist with experience or interest in radiochemistry that could supply PET radiotracers for service provision at the preclinical PET facility. This post is full-time (35 hours per week), involves frequent working outside normal working hours to ensure timely provision of PET radiotracers for preclinical service provision, and is a permanent open-ended post. This is a fully on-campus working position.

Post Doc in Food Security Early Action in Pastoral Systems (Jameel Observatory)

• Job Identification11410DepartmentGlobal Academy of Agriculture and Food Systems Edinburgh – Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Posting Dates10/03/2024Contract TypeFixed Term

This is an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant to join the Global Academy of Agriculture and Food Systems at the University of Edinburgh. As part of the Jameel Observatory for Food Security Early Action, the appointee will support programmes of research on weather shocks, poverty, conflict, food insecurity and anticipatory action in the drylands of Africa.

Research Fellow (Social Science of Green Energy Transition)

• Job Identification11313DepartmentPolitics and International Relations Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posting Dates10/02/2024Contract TypeFixed Term

We are looking for a Research Fellow with experience of social aspects of energy development or use, or climate mitigation, to join the NERC-UKRI-funded large grant ‘Social Science of Green Energy Transitions’ seeking to generate better understanding of potential seismicity from green energy projects (e.g., geological carbon storage, deep geothermal, subsurface hydrogen storage).

Postdoctoral Research Associate

• Job Identification11360DepartmentInstitute of Infection and Immunology Research United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Posting Dates10/02/2024Contract TypeFixed Term

We are looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join the team of Dr Prerna Vohra to work on a project involving multi-model phenotyping of Salmonella Dublin isolates to facilitate phenotype-genotype associations and predict markers of virulence and zoonosis.

Early Career Teaching and Research Fellow in Christian Theology

• Job Identification11293DepartmentDivinity Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posting Dates10/01/2024Contract TypeFixed Term

This full time 12 month teaching and research fellowship in Christian theology is to provide cover for Dr James Eglinton during the calendar year 2025, and is enabled by a grant from the John Templeton Foundation. The appointee will teach across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and will also be allocated time for research and professional development

Research Assistant

• Job Identification11375DepartmentDivinity Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posting Dates10/01/2024Contract TypeFixed Term

The part-time (14 hours per week) Research Assistant (RA) will work with Dr James Eglinton on the project ‘Multilingualism and religious experience’. The main purpose of the project will be to explore how religious experience, its communication and associated moral judgements can be influenced by different languages. Specifically, it will compare the two largest non-English speaking linguistic groups in Scotland: Gaelic and Polish. The salary for this post is £33,882 to £39,105 pro-rata, per annum.

Postdoctoral Research Assistant

• Job Identification11249DepartmentCentre for Cancer Research Edinburgh – Western General, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Posting Dates09/27/2024Contract TypeFixed Term

An exciting postdoc position is available to understand the role of autophagy and lysosomal degradation in aging and aging-related diseases. A postdoctoral research fellow position is available at the laboratory of Noor Gammoh, University of Edinburgh. The lab is interested in investigating key events during autophagy initiation, progression, and lysosomal degradation as well as the relevance of autophagy in disease. A current project is available in the lab to uncover molecular events underlying lysosomal degradation of autophagic cargo using a combination of cell biology and biochemical techniques.

Research Associate in AI for Electronics Testing & Verification automation

• Job Identification10297DepartmentEngineering Edinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posting Dates09/25/2024Contract TypeFixed Term

The Centre for Electronic Frontiers (CEF) at the University of Edinburgh is accepting applications for an experienced Research Associate in AI for Electronics Testing & Verification automation. The position will be based at the King’s Buildings Campus

Research Assistant (After the Single Use)

• Job Identification11288DepartmentSocial Anthropology Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posting Dates09/25/2024Contract TypeFixed Term

We are looking for a Research Assistant with experience of qualitative research methods to join the Wellcome-funded ‘After the Single Use: Rethinking Medical Devices for Reuse, Resilience and Renewal’ project. Travel nationally and internationally for data collection and events and workshops is required.

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Life Long Health and Wellbeing

• Job Identification11305DepartmentGeoSciences Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posting Dates09/25/2024Contract TypeFixed Term

We are looking for exceptional candidates (two vacancies) to develop and refine high quality research projects that deliver research for the wider public good that is likely to provide evidence that will inform decision-making. 

Lecturer in Signal Processing and Autonomous Systems

• Job Identification10705DepartmentInstitute for Imaging, Data and Communications Edinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Posting Dates09/24/2024Contract TypeOpen Ended

The School of Engineering seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Signal Processing and Autonomous Systems.

CoSTAR Research Associate

• Job Identification11287DepartmentInformatics Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Posting Dates09/24/2024Contract TypeFixed Term

The School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate in the area of generative AI.

Postdoctoral Research Associate

• Job Identification11307DepartmentInstitute for Particle and Nuclear Physics Edinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Posting Dates09/24/2024Contract TypeFixed Term

The Edinburgh group has significant responsibilities in ATLAS and LHCb detector R&D and construction. We are well-integrated in the ECFA detector R&D (DRD) collaborations in three working groups (DRD2, DRD3, and DRD4). We are looking to expand effort on fast photon detectors, silicon detectors using HV-CMOS, small-pitch LGAD detectors, scintillation light LAr detectors for future particle physics experiments and potential wider use cases such as in medical imaging. Our Advanced Detector Development Centre has a 55 m2 ISO-7 clean room (containing a 10 m2 ISO-6 Clean Room enclosure) with the state-of-the-art detector characterisation facilities.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

• Job Identification11328DepartmentCentre for Discovery Brain Sciences Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Posting Dates09/24/2024Contract TypeFixed Term

We are looking for a motivated postdoctoral researcher to conduct basic research into sensorimotor plasticity in the visual cortex of mice, by utilizing virtual reality systems alongside in vivo whole cell recordings, plasticity paradigms, imaging, and/or optogenetics.

Lecturer in Farm Animal Practice (Maternity Cover)

• Job Identification10725DepartmentVeterinary Clinical Services Edinburgh – Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Posting Dates09/23/2024Contract TypeFixed Term

The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced clinician to join the Farm Animal Practice as maternity cover. This post is full-time (35 hours per week), with additional on call requirements (1 in 6 rota). We are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.

Postdoctoral Research Associate

• Job Identification11257DepartmentInstitute of Cell Biology United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Posting Dates09/16/2024Contract TypeFixed Term

We are seeking highly motivated postdoc candidates to join the Swaffer lab and lead a major project addressing how cell size impacts gene expression & cellular signalling. 

Career Development Fellow in Clinical Psychology

• Job Identification11062DepartmentClinical Psychology Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Posting Dates08/19/2024Contract TypeOpen Ended

We are looking for an early career and qualified Clinical Psychologist who has an interest in the training of Clinical Psychologists and developing a research portfolio in applied psychology. This post is being offered, part-time, at 21 hours per week (0.6 FTE).