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 Identification12789DepartmentCentre for Discovery Brain Sciences Edinburgh – BioQuarter, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months24Apply Before08/13/2025
Be the First to ApplyWe are looking for a postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the Rajani Lab as part of the new national BHF-UK DRI Centre for Vascular Dementia Research.
Job Identification12725DepartmentChildlight Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermApply Before07/22/2025
Childlight, a global child safety institute, is looking for Research Fellow in Behavioural Research and Online Child Safety to work as part of the Behavioural Research UK Leadership Hub funded by the ESRC, on the “resilient communities” workstream.
Job Identification12745DepartmentGeoSciences Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months24Apply Before08/05/2025
We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the SMART-HS (Smart Hydropower Solutions) project, led by the Universities of Oxford and Edinburgh in collaboration with partners in Vietnam. The project aims to transform hydropower forecasting and optimisation in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia by developing inclusive, data-driven solutions that enhance dam safety and energy efficiency amid climate change and ageing infrastructure.
Job Identification12768DepartmentInformatics United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before07/22/2025
Be the First to ApplyThe School of Informatics, University of Edinburgh invites applications for a full-time, open-ended Robotics Laboratories Manager.
Job Identification12665DepartmentCentre for Clinical Brain Sciences United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months32Apply Before07/29/2025
To conduct a research project and contribute to its direction, management and reporting in accordance with the project aims which overall are to study the development and plasticity of brain macrophages.
Job Identification12717DepartmentCentre for Reproductive Health Edinburgh – BioQuarter, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months36Apply Before07/22/2025
The post-holder will assist at the following stages of the research pipeline: biosample collection, scheduling appointments, supervision of children undergoing brain MRI, collection of neurodevelopmental and cognitive outcome data at 5 and 7 years, and data entry. The study is funded by the charity Theirworld and the UKRI Medical Research Council.
Job Identification12738DepartmentInstitute of Infection and Immunology Research United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months12Apply Before08/08/2025
We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Postdoctoral researcher to join the Young lab to investigate secreted proteins during chronic Toxoplasma gondii infection.
The Centre for Electronic Frontiers (CEF) at the University of Edinburgh is accepting applications for an experienced Research Fellow in AI for Electron Device Design. The position will be based at the King’s Buildings Campus.
Job Identification12715DepartmentLaboratory for Foundations of Computer Science Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermApply Before07/14/2025
The School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh invites applications for 2 Senior Researchers. These roles are part of the Quantum Software Lab.
The 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.
Job Identification12210DepartmentMRC University Unit for Human Genetics Edinburgh – Western General, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months24Apply Before07/16/2025
Our research is focused on understanding how genetic changes in the non-coding genome can impact gene regulatory mechanisms, alter developmental processes and ultimately affect human craniofacial shape and function in health and disease.
Job Identification12709DepartmentNursing Studies Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months12Apply Before07/14/2025
Become part of the GroundsWell consortium, a large UK-wide research project on the health benefits of urban green (e.g. parks) and blue (e.g. rivers) space. Help us generate research around the potential for co-production, citizen science and other community engagement techniques to reduce health inequalities. You will be part of the Scottish Collaboration for Public Health Research and Policy and work with OPENspace.
Job Identification12590DepartmentCentre for Cardiovascular Science Edinburgh – BioQuarter, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months24Apply Before07/21/2025
A postdoctoral position based in the Metabolism, Diabetes and Obesity Theme in the Centre for Cardiovascular Science. The postholder will work on a number of cell therapy projects under the guidance of Professor Shareen Forbes investigating translational projects in islet transplantation for the treatment of Type 1 diabetes.
Job Identification12694DepartmentInstitute for Computing Systems Architecture Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months12Apply Before07/21/2025
The School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh invites applications for a research associate (post-doc) position in the area of large-scale analytics on emerging hardware.
Job Identification12695DepartmentInformatics Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months15Apply Before07/21/2025
The School of Informatics, University of Edinburgh invites applications for two posts, which can be appointed at either Research Assistant or Research Associate levels, to contribute to cutting-edge research in machine learning for time series health and care data with opportunities for innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and career development.
Job Identification11249DepartmentCentre for Cancer Research Edinburgh – Western General, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months36Apply Before07/17/2025
An exciting postdoc position is available to understand the role of autophagy and lysosomal degradation in aging and aging-related diseases. The role is based at the laboratory of Noor Gammoh, University of Edinburgh.
Job Identification12651DepartmentCounselling, Psychotherapy and Applied Social Sciences Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months12Apply Before07/18/2025
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 Identification12652DepartmentInstitute of Cell Biology United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months72Apply Before07/16/2025
We are seeking a research assistant to join our interactive research programme. You will study mechanics and/or regulation of cell division and chromosome segregation, including fascinating aspects of both polyploidy and aneuploidy, using a range of live-cell microscopy, genome engineering, structural biology and OMICS approaches.
We are seeking a synthetic organic chemist to work in the Cockroft group to design and synthesise small organic molecules targeting ribosomes. The successful candidate will also work in collaboration with the Granneman group to screen the activity of the newly synthesised compounds.
A Research Assistant is required to provide expertise for the Principal’s Teaching Award Scheme (PTAS) research project ‘Beyond the dissertation: informing best practice guidance for diversified, taught, final year MSc curricula through scoping review, qualitative research and co-creation’.
Job Identification12626DepartmentThe Roslin Institute Edinburgh – Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months44Apply Before07/10/2025
This post offers the opportunity to contribute to shape the research direction of a newly established research group. It will allow you to pursue your research interests in the areas of livestock hologenomics, including quantitative genomics, metagenomics and epigenetics, with focus on a more sustainable cattle.
Job Identification12637DepartmentMRC University Unit for Human Genetics Edinburgh – Western General, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermApply Before07/17/2025
We are seeking a Post-doctoral research associate to investigate the mechanisms of mutagenesis in the human genome, based in the research team of Professor Martin Taylor at the Institute of Genetics and Cancer.
Job Identification12419DepartmentChemistry Edinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom and 1 more (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months12Apply Before07/11/2025
The School of Chemistry are seeking to recruit a postdoctoral scientist to work on a UK government-funded project that will develop new high-pressure routes for the preparation and recovery of polymeric CO – an energetic material with a high energy density.
Job Identification12592DepartmentMRC University Unit for Human Genetics Edinburgh – Western General, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months48Apply Before07/14/2025
We are seeking a post-doctoral fellow to develop ‘genome surgery’ approaches to correct patient-modelled variants in cell-based and in vivo models as part of our recently launched LifeArc Centre for Rare Respiratory Diseases.
Job Identification12620DepartmentCentre for Cancer Research Edinburgh – Western General, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months36Apply Before07/18/2025
We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Computational Cancer Genomics to join our team at the University of Edinburgh, funded by a Medical Research Council.
The Advanced Care Research Centre (ACRC) is offering one proleptic fellowship for researchers with the potential to develop into leading research-active academics at the School of Informatics, University of Edinburgh.
Job Identification12596DepartmentInstitute for Integrated Micro and Nano Systems Edinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermApply Before07/15/2025
The School of Engineering seeks to appoint a Research Associate in Embedded System Design. This Research Associate position will contribute to the “ADIA2” project within the IMNS institute.
Job Identification12597DepartmentInstitute for Integrated Micro and Nano Systems Edinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermApply Before07/15/2025
The School of Engineering seeks to appoint a Research Associate in Digital ASIC design. This Research Associate position will contribute to the “ADIA2” project within the IMNS institute.
Job Identification12499DepartmentSchool of Genetics and Cancer office Edinburgh – Western General, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before09/01/2025
Establishing an innovative research line as Lecturer in Computational Genomics related to reproductive disorders and genomic medicine. This Lecturer post is 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.
