The University of Edinburgh in United Kingdom invites application for vacant Postdoctoral, Academic and Professional Positions, a public research university based in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Job Identification11854DepartmentInstitute for Particle and Nuclear Physics Edinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months36Apply Before02/03/2025
Be the First to ApplyApplications are invited for up to 4 Postdoctoral Research Associate or Research Fellow positions at the Higgs Centre for Theoretical Physics. Two positions to work on asymptotic expansions for higher order QCD corrections to LHC observables. Two positions to work on the mathematical structure of multi-loop scattering amplitudes and on the development of bootstrap methods for computing them.
Job Identification11827DepartmentVeterinary Clinical Services Edinburgh – Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermApply Before01/17/2025
Be the First to ApplyThe Hospital for Small Animals at the University of Edinburgh is looking to recruit a dedicated and talented veterinary surgeon to join our Rabbit, Exotic and Wildlife Medicine and Surgery. Working in a multidisciplinary environment, you will join a team of two Diplomats, a residency-trained clinician, two ECZM residents and two interns. You will be supported by teams of specialists in multiple other disciplines, including anaesthesia neurology, emergency and critical care, internal medicine and oncology among others, and our nursing and support teams. There is an opportunity to lead the service for the right candidate. 12 months, full time contract 35 hours/week.
This is an excellent opportunity for two dynamic early career post-doctoral researchers join an exciting interdisciplinary research project funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI): Infra-Legalities: Global Security Infrastructures, Artificial Intelligence and International Law. This project is investigating how AI and automated decision making (ADM) processes are reshaping global security law and governance, with an empirical focus on three areas: (i) digital bordering infrastructures, (ii) platform governance of terrorist and violent extremist content online, and (iii) counterterrorism watchlisting systems. These posts are part of a Future Leaders Fellowship project led by Dr. Gavin Sullivan (University of Edinburgh).
Job Identification11823DepartmentVeterinary Clinical Services Edinburgh – Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before01/30/2025
Be the First to ApplyThe Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies offers an exciting opportunity for an ECVDI or ACVR board certified or board eligible veterinary radiologist to join our small animal diagnostic imaging team on the modern Easter Bush campus on the outskirts of the Scottish capital. Open Ended, full time – 35h/week.
Job Identification11536DepartmentLaw United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before01/20/2025
This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic and innovative academic to join the School of Law as a Lecturer in Global Law. You should have an established teaching and research profile as well as a proven commitment to promoting the student experience. You will contribute to developing and delivering new learning teaching and assessment (including dissertation supervision) in Global Law and cognate fields.
Job Identification11779DepartmentInformatics Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before01/27/2025
The School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh has a faculty position for Databases in AI and Data Science. The database group within the School is world-class and one of the strongest in Europe with interests in all nearly all aspects of databases. It has strong links with other groups in the School including artificial Intelligence, machine learning, systems and theory. As is common in database research, most of the work of the group combines principles with practice. Interests of the database group currently include: the many connections between databases and machine learning; graph databases and query languages; compilation; incomplete information; data provenance.
Job Identification11812DepartmentInformatics Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before01/31/2025
Applications are invited for an academic position in Embodied Natural Language Processing (NLP) in the School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh, as part of a continuing expansion at the intersection of Natural Language Processing and Robotics.
Job Identification11766DepartmentCentre for Cardiovascular Science Edinburgh – BioQuarter, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months24Apply Before01/17/2025
We offer an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic clinically qualified applicant with experience of diabetes care to undertake cutting edge clinical research as part of an MRC-funded study. The research study focuses on the mechanisms underpinning type 2 diabetes (T2D) remission by weight loss. The post holder will work directly within Dr Ahmad Al-Mrabeh’s research team at the Centre for Cardiovascular Science/Queen’s Medical Research Institute and the Clincal Research Facility/Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
Job Identification11768DepartmentCentre for Discovery Brain Sciences Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months32Apply Before01/31/2025
This is an exciting opportunity for a post-doctoral researcher to advance stem cell science and human embryo models. The work is being done by an international collaboration, and an unusual feature of this position will be the experience of working for around 6 months in the (English-speaking) partner lab in Kyoto, Japan, as well as making a few short visits there for meetings. The rest of the time, the work will be based at the University of Edinburgh, a world-class research environment well known for stem cell science.
Job Identification11767DepartmentCentre for Cardiovascular Science Edinburgh – BioQuarter, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months24Apply Before01/13/2025
The post-holder will provide research support to a multidisciplinary MRC-funded research programme on the molecular mechanisms of pancreas lipotoxicity in type 2 diabetes (T2D). To main purpose is contribute to the development of new ideas, approaches, concepts or techniques, to the overall direction and management of this research project, and to publishing or otherwise disseminating the outputs of the research. This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.
We are looking for an exceptional researcher to spearhead a project on developing new mixed-anion functional materials with potential applications as metallic ceramics. You will work at the interface of chemistry, physics and materials science to develop new metal oxide-fluoride materials and understand their structure and solid-state properties.
We are seeking a post-doctoral research fellow to work on a Leverhulme-funded interdisciplinary project titled ‘A History of Hurt Feelings and the Law’. The project is a collaboration between Prof Chloë Kennedy (University of Edinburgh), Prof Katie Barclay (Macquarie University) and Dr Alice Krzanich (University of Aberdeen).
Job Identification11695DepartmentBiomedical Sciences Teaching Organisation Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months12Apply Before01/10/2025
To support and enhance the delivery of undergraduate teaching and assessment in microbiology, parasitology and epidemiology, in programmes run jointly in China by the University of Edinburgh, Zhejiang University and the University of Edinburgh-Zhejiang University Joint Institute (ZJE).
Job Identification11755DepartmentRoyal Dick Veterinary Studies Edinburgh – Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermApply Before01/31/2025
We are seeking a motivated post-doctoral researcher to join our animal welfare team to work on a project investigating welfare in racehorses. The post will require the use of behavioural assessment techniques on commercial racing yards, and engagement with a variety of stakeholders working in racing. Full-time 35 hours per week, UE06 £33,882 – £39,105 depending on experience.
Job Identification11774DepartmentPhysics and Astronomy Edinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months48Apply Before02/19/2025
Be the First to ApplyWe are looking for an early career postdoctoral researcher from a background currently under represented in the School, who is ready to develop their own, independent research in a supportive environment under the guidance of a mentor.
Be the First to ApplyWe are looking for a PDRA to be part of the TundraTime project, studying the impact of climate change on vegetation and terrestrial ecosystem functioning in the Arctic tundra and impacts of Arctic vegetation phenology change.
Job Identification11798DepartmentInformatics Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months24Apply Before01/10/2025
The School of Informatics is seeking a Research Associate in Generative Modelling of Human Behaviour. This post will be part of the Centre for AI for Assistive Autonomy, a mission-driven research centre established using a UKRI Turing AI World Leading Researcher Fellowship awarded to Prof Subramanian Ramamoorthy.
Job Identification11799DepartmentInformatics Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months24Apply Before01/10/2025
The School of Informatics is seeking a Research Associate in Interactive Artificial Intelligence. This post will be part of the Centre for AI for Assistive Autonomy, a mission-driven research centre established using a UKRI Turing AI World Leading Researcher Fellowship awarded to Prof Subramanian Ramamoorthy.
Job Identification11800DepartmentInformatics Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months24Apply Before01/10/2025
The School of Informatics is seeking a Research Associate in Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence for Assistive Technology. This post will be part of the Centre for AI for Assistive Autonomy, a mission-driven research centre established using a UKRI Turing AI World Leading Researcher Fellowship awarded to Prof Subramanian Ramamoorthy.
Job Identification11712DepartmentInstitute of Infection and Immunology Research United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months33Apply Before01/15/2025
We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Postdoctoral researcher to join the Young lab to investigate host-pathogen interactions during Toxoplasma gondii infection.
Job Identification11750DepartmentBusiness School office United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months24Apply Before01/10/2025
We are seeking an interdisciplinary researcher with expertise in biodiversity, environmental, or geospatial data science, and a strong interest in sustainable finance.
Job Identification11757DepartmentBusiness School office United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months24Apply Before01/10/2025
We are looking for an interdisciplinary researcher with expertise in statistics, supply chains and and keen interest in climate and biodiversity finance issues.
Job Identification11537DepartmentClinical Psychology Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months12Apply Before01/08/2025
A unique 12-month (24.5 hours per week; 0.7FTE) fixed-term opportunity to contribute to clinical supervision, placement support, core teaching and service delivery at the Centre for Psychological Therapies (CPT).
Job Identification11744DepartmentInformatics Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before01/20/2025
Applications are invited for an industry-funded academic position in Computer Systems to join the School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh.
Job Identification11740DepartmentInstitute for Particle and Nuclear Physics Edinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months24Apply Before01/08/2025
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated candidate for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate (PDRA) in Theoretical Physics, to work on scattering amplitudes for gravitational physics at the Higgs Centre.
Job Identification11753DepartmentCounselling, Psychotherapy and Applied Social Sciences Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months12Apply Before01/20/2025
Research Fellow (Suicide Cultures) to conduct qualitative analysis of already collected data from the Wellcome funded Suicide Cultures: Reimagining Suicide Research Project.
Job Identification11771DepartmentInstitute for Condensed Matter Physics and Complex Systems Edinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermApply Before01/31/2025
The job purpose is to perform research on Machine Learning (ML) of topologically complex polymers and molecules within Davide Michieletto’s TAPLab group. The post holder will contribute to drafting papers, writing grant proposals, and to present/disseminate results to conferences where appropriate.
Job Identification11674DepartmentCounselling, Psychotherapy and Applied Social Sciences Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months60Apply Before01/13/2025
We are looking for a Research Fellow (qualitative methods) to join the Discovering Liveability: Co-producing alternatives to suicide prevention project, contributing to innovative suicide research that centres liveability and lived/living experience.
Job Identification11626DepartmentCentre for Reproductive Health Edinburgh – BioQuarter, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months42Apply Before01/15/2025
Be the First to ApplyA PhD aligned research post is available for a midwife with an interest in research. This 3-and-a-half year post provides an excellent opportunity for a UK-registered midwife to study pain and distress during pregnancy, encompassing but not limited to the impacts of adverse pregnancy on the mother, fetus and subsequent generations, and how pregnancy is impacted by adverse maternal health.
Job Identification11714DepartmentPsychology United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermApply Before01/13/2025
The Lothian Birth Cohorts Group within the Psychology Department, School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences is seeking a PDRA on a full time, fixed term contract until 30th of June 2025 initially (with the possibility of a further 4-year extension). This post is expected to commence in March 2025.
Job Identification11664DepartmentPhysics and Astronomy – School Management and Services Edinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermApply Before01/09/2025
Applicants are invited for a postdoctoral research associate on modelling the evolution of massive black holes in the context of their host galaxy, to work with Dr Ricarda Beckmann at the Institute for Astronomy, which is part of the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Edinburgh. Applicants with a strong background in galaxy evolution, particularly with cosmological galaxy formation simulations, would be at a particular advantage.
Job Identification11686DepartmentInstitute of Cell Biology United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months12Apply Before01/31/2025
We are looking for a highly motivated postdoc candidate to lead an innovative research project that integrates kinetochore biology with neuroscience. This project builds on the pioneering discoveries made by the Cheerambathur Lab on the novel roles of kinetochore proteins in brain development and explores how the chromosome segregation machinery is reutilized in post-mitotic neurons to construct and repair neural circuits.
Job Identification11688DepartmentInstitute of Cell Biology United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months12Apply Before01/31/2025
We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated research assistant to join an innovative project investigating the novel roles of kinetochore proteins in brain development. This project builds on a pioneering discovery made by the Cheerambathur Lab, which revealed that kinetochore proteins, traditionally known for their role in chromosome segregation during cell division, also have a cell division-independent function during neurodevelopment.
Job Identification11610DepartmentInstitute for Astronomy Edinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermApply Before01/16/2025
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in galactic archaeology to work with Prof. 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,
