The University of Edinburgh in United Kingdom invites application for vacant Postdoctoral, Academic and Professional Positions, a public research university based in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Innovation in the Life SciencesEdinburgh – Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 05/12/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYThis is an exciting opportunity for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer to join the Global Academy of Agriculture and Food Systems (https://www.ed.ac.uk/global-agriculture-food-systems).
Research AssistantEdinburgh – Bio-Quarter (Royal Infirmary), Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 05/12/2023We are looking for a research assistant to work with the Walmsley group to help facilitate a programme of research investigating the cellular and molecular mechanisms that regulate neutrophilic inflammation.
Postdoctoral Researcher in High Performance Computing and Statistical GeneticsEdinburgh – Western General, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 05/12/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYWe are looking a mathematician, physicist, statistical geneticists, computer scientist or related fields.
Postdoctoral Research AssociateEdinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 05/12/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYThe Lothian Birth Cohorts group within the Department of Psychology of the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate on a full time, fixed term basis until April 2024.
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Business EconomicsUnited Kingdom Posted on 05/11/2023We are looking for a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Business Economics.
Research Associate in Developmental Cognitive NeuroscienceEdinburgh – Bio-Quarter (Royal Infirmary), Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 05/11/2023We are looking for a developmental cognitive neuroscientist with a commitment to improving the lives of children and their families through research. You will contribute to behavioural and neuroimaging data collection from infants and 5-year-olds as part of a UKRI MRC-funded programme that aims to discover new strategies for improving outcomes of children born preterm. You will be supported by a team of researchers working together in a programme of research.
Data Analyst ProgrammerEdinburgh – Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 05/11/2023As a member of the SEBI-Livestock team you will play a key role in providing data support to enable SEBI-Livestock to deliver core services to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Research AssistantEdinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 05/11/2023We are seeking a research assistant who will support the work of an experienced postdoc, to bring to completion a very exciting project. This position represents a great opportunity for a research assistant who curious, passionate about science and motivated, keen in learning cutting-edge technologies in a very friendly and informal environment.
Research Assistant – Network AdministratorEdinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 05/10/2023We are looking for a candidate to assist administratively the newly founded Scottish Student Mental Health Research Network (ScotSMART) until 12th October 2024.
Research FellowEdinburgh – Western General, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 05/10/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYWe are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated chromatin biologist to join Nick Gilbert’s research group (www.chromatinlab.org; @chromatinlab).
Lectureship/Readership in Operational ResearchUnited Kingdom Posted on 05/09/2023The School of Mathematics wishes to appoint a Lecturer in Operational Research (first permanent position covering research, teaching and service responsibilities) to start on 1 September 2023 or later by agreement. Applicants with significant experience and a suitably strong record of achievement may be appointed to a Readership.
Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship and InnovationMidlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 05/04/2023We are looking for a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Post-doctoral research associate: Global terrestrial C-cycle and model-data fusionEdinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 05/04/2023Earth Observations (EO) from space capture immensely valuable measurements of the climate of the UK and worldwide. EO data are complex and transforming these measurements into information usable for world-class science, climate services and enhanced policymaking is challenging, scientifically and technically. The UK Earth Observation Climate Information Service (EOCIS) will address this challenge end-to-end, demonstrating a resilient “UK climate data supply chain” for the first time, built on a strong, continuing heritage of research, data creation and national digital infrastructure.
Postdoctoral Research AssociateUnited Kingdom Posted on 05/04/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYWe are looking for two postdoctoral research associates (PDRA) to conduct research on the mathematical structure of 3d supersymmetry gauge theory, under the mentorship of Prof. Tudor Dimofte.
Research FellowEdinburgh – Bio-Quarter (Royal Infirmary), Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 05/03/2023We are looking for an independent and highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow for project funded by DRI exploring cerebral Small Vessel Disease (SVD), particularly looking at the underlying disease mechanisms and interactions between endothelial cells and white matter. The post is funded through the Edinburgh Dementia Research Centre in the UK MRC Dementia Research Institute.
Research AssistantEdinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 05/03/2023The School of Informatics, University of Edinburgh, invites applications for a Research Assistant on the project “Autonomous quantum technologies (AutoQT)” funded by the Innovate UK. This project will bring together industry leaders in the field of quantum computing to develop different types of qubits and test an intelligent qubit control system. This will involve the use of an artificial intelligence system designed to monitor and tweak the qubits, ensuring optimum performance without continual human input. The successful candidate will join a team focussed on conducting leading UK research into hardware testing for emerging scalable quantum devices.
Post-Doctoral Research FellowEdinburgh – Bio-Quarter (Royal Infirmary), Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 05/02/2023The Centre for Medical Informatics at the Usher Institute within The University of Edinburgh is looking for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to work with an interdisciplinary team of researchers on the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) for healthcare practitioners, practices and organisations.
Research FellowEdinburgh – Western General, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 05/02/2023We have an ERC-funded postdoctoral position available in Pleasantine Mill’s lab at the MRC Human Genetics Unit at the University of Edinburgh. We are looking for a talented, curious and collaborative colleague who is excited about using cutting-edge technologies to join our team to understand spatial and temporal control of RNA and ciliogenesis. Their project will investigate molecular mechanisms regulating subcellular compartmentalization of RNAs and translation during multiciliogenesis and will reveal how these processes are dysregulated in diseases like the ciliopathies.
Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (CSEA) Crime Surveys and Data PhD InternEdinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 05/02/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYWe are looking for a PhD Intern to work in a newly established research institute Childlight – Global Child Safety Institute on the topic of child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA). This post will work with a Global Data Fellow to systematically search and map crime survey and data regarding CSEA – starting with the global picture and then exploring several countries more in-depth. This includes mapping how this data is being recorded, stored and shared by researchers and law enforcement agencies, from the national level down to the sub-national policing bodies level.
Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (CSEA) Publications Support InternEdinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 05/02/2023We are looking for a PhD Publications Support Intern to support the research and knowledge dissemination work of Childlight – Global Child Safety Institute. Childlight is funded by the Human Dignity Foundation and takes a data driven, evidence-based approach to understanding the prevalence and nature of child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA) across the globe. It aims to translate this research into sustainable action that safeguards children. The intern will support Childlight researchers to prepare articles for publication in academic journals including assistance in creating reference lists, manuscript formatting, creating supplementary materials for publications and help with screening and data extraction for systematic reviews as well as writing up journal articles.
Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (CSEA) Typology InternEdinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 05/02/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYWe are looking for a PhD Intern to work in a newly established research institute Childlight – Global Child Safety Institute on the topic of child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA).
Core Scientist in Avian ImmunobiologyEdinburgh – Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 05/02/2023We are looking for a Core Scientist/PDRA to join a research group looking at the fundamental understanding of the role of immune cells in chickens during vaccine and natural immune responses. This knowledge will help address challenges related to the vaccine mediated immune responses and disease resistance.
Post-Doctoral Researcher in Experimental and Behavioural EconomicsEdinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 05/02/2023The School of Economics is growing and is seeking to appoint a Post-Doctoral Researcher in Experimental and Behavioural Economics undertake high quality research, knowledge exchange, and capacity building activities in fields related to experimental and behavioural economics in general.
Research Fellow in Molecular Biology and ImagingEdinburgh – Western General, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 05/01/2023We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated chromatin biologist to join Nick Gilbert’s research group (www.chromatinlab.org; @chromatinlab). Our group forms part of a vibrant research community within the MRC Human Genetics Unit where our specific focus is understanding how chromatin structure regulates gene expression and genome stability. Strong interest in chromatin biology and/or gene regulation is crucial whilst previous experience in molecular biology, genome-engineering, FISH, super-resolution microscopy and 3C/Hi-C techniques are desirable.
Core Scientist (Postdoctoral researcher)Edinburgh – Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 05/01/2023We are looking for a Core Scientist to join a research group working on the pathogen evolution and epidemiology.
Postdoctoral Research Associate in CatalysisEdinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 05/01/2023A PDRA position is available starting ca. 01 July 2023 (or as soon as possible thereafter) for 12 months. The PDRA will be supervised by Prof. Stephen Thomas (ST) and is based in the School of Chemistry at the University of Edinburgh. This position is funded by the EPSRC through a programme grant awarded to a team led by Prof. Guy Lloyd-Jones FRS “Boron: Beyond the Reagent”
Innovation FellowEdinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 05/01/2023The University is appointing up to 10 Innovation Fellows, who will have a track record of innovative research and/or translation, and will develop a novel research and translation programme, incorporating strong pathways likely to produce impact of reach and significance (e.g. commercialisation or other innovation activities).
Lecturer in Human Geography (Climate Justice/Environmental Justice)Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 04/28/2023The School of Geosciences at the University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint a full-time Lecturer in Human Geography (Climate Justice/Environmental Justice) on an open-ended contract. We are seeking a highly motivated individual who can join our team in Human Geography. Their research interests will address questions of climate justice and environmental justice, variously impacting communities, places, and resources in the global north and/or the global south.
Postdoctoral Research FellowEdinburgh – Western General, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 04/28/2023We are looking for two post-doctoral researchers to conduct original research in the field of chromosome pairing and segregation in mammalian meiosis.
Research Associate in Polymer Coating TechnologyUnited Kingdom Posted on 04/28/2023The School of Engineering seeks to appoint a Research Associate in Polymer Coating Technology. This Research Associate position will contribute to the Added-value CoaTings (ACT) Project within the Institute for Materials and Processes at the University of Edinburgh. This role is UE07 and is available on a fixed-term basis for up to 8 months.
Research Fellow (Preventing Deaths from Acute Poisoning in LMIC)Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 04/28/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYWe are looking for a postdoctoral Research Fellow with experience in anthropology of health systems and/or toxicology in South Asia, and familiarity with a variety of qualitative methods, to join the NIHR-funded project on ‘Preventing Deaths from Acute Poisoning in Low and Middle Income Countries’.
Lecturer in Modern and Contemporary Art History (fixed term)United Kingdom Posted on 04/27/2023We are looking for two enthusiastic and committed colleagues with experience or potential to produce exceptional teaching and scholarship in the field of Modern and Contemporary Art History.
Teaching Lecturer in InfectionUnited Kingdom Posted on 04/26/2023We are looking for a Teaching Lecturer in Infection. The successful candidate will deliver, administer, and develop teaching and assessment in Infection and Immunology at all levels. This will support the delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate immunology and assist existing staff in the design and successful implementation of curriculum changes to optimise and improve immunology teaching in the School of Biological Sciences.
Chancellor’s Fellow – Quantum ComputationEdinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 04/26/2023The School of Informatics is seeking to appoint up to two (2) Chancellor’s Fellows who have a strong track record in research and the potential to make a leading contribution to the University through furthering its strategic goals in the area of quantum computation. Chancellors Fellowships are 5-year tenure track fellowships, designed to provide talented early career researchers with the support required to develop into a leading research-active academic at the University of Edinburgh.
Lecturer in Sociology (Families, Personal Relationships and Emotions)United Kingdom Posted on 04/26/2023We are looking for a Lecturer in Sociology who will further the School’s reputation in the field of Sociology through teaching and research, with a particular emphasis on the sociology of emotions and/or sociology of intimate, familial and personal relationships.
Postdoctoral Research AssociateUnited Kingdom Posted on 04/26/2023We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the field of exoplanets, brown dwarfs, or low-mass stars. The successful candidate will join the research group led by Dr Trent Dupuy at the University of Edinburgh.
Research EngineerEdinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 04/26/2023This exciting new role will play a pivotal role working alongside a group of world-leading academics and researchers investigating blockchain/distributed ledger technologies.
Research FellowEdinburgh – Western General, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 04/26/2023We have an MRC-funded postdoctoral position available in Professor Pleasantine Mill’s lab at the MRC Human Genetics Unit at the University of Edinburgh, as part of the Congenital Anomalies Cluster for the MRC National Mouse Genetics Network (NMGN).
Research Associate in Power Electronics for Hybrid Transformers in Smart GridsUnited Kingdom Posted on 04/26/2023The School of Engineering seeks to appoint a Research Associate in Power Electronics for Hybrid Transformers in Smart Grids. This Research Associate position will contribute to the EPSRC GiFHT-4-eGrids project, which aims to develop hybrid power transformer – a special type of transformer resulting from the combination of a conventional low-frequency transformer with one or more electronic converters – which will unlock further capacity in distribution networks in the context of higher penetration of distributed generation and responsive loads. This role is UE07 and is available on a fixed term basis for up to 36 months.
Research Associate in Modular Power Electronics using GaN TechnologyUnited Kingdom Posted on 04/26/2023The School of Engineering seeks to appoint a Research Associate in Modular Power Electronics using GaN Technology. This Research Associate position will contribute the Innovate UK ‘ELEGANT’ project, which aims to develop highly manufacturable and highly performant, GaN-based modular power converters. This project will be conducted in partnership with Supply Design Ltd and other industrial partners with the aim for rapid manufacturing and commercialisation of the developed GaN-based product. This role is UE07 and is available on a fixed term basis for up to 18 months.
Research Associate in Power-Electronics for Next-Generation Medium Voltage Wind Turbine ConvertersUnited Kingdom Posted on 04/26/2023The School of Engineering seeks to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Power-Electronics for Next-Generation Medium Voltage Wind Turbine Converters.
Research Fellow in Computational Cardiac ElectrophysiologyEdinburgh – Bio-Quarter (Royal Infirmary), Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 04/26/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYWe are looking for a Research Fellow in Computational Cardiology to join the Edinburgh Computational Cardiovascular Imaging research group.
Research Associate in the Experimental Fluid Mechanics of Small FlyersEdinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 04/26/2023The School of Engineering seeks to appoint a Research Associate in the Experimental Fluid Mechanics of Small Flyers. This Research Associate positions will contribute to the ERC Consolidator Grant project ‘Dandidrone’ (H2020 ERC-2020-COG 101001499) within the Institute for Energy Systems.
Lecturer in Social Data Science/Data and SocietyUnited Kingdom Posted on 04/25/2023We are looking for two Lecturers – one in Social Data Science with experience in the application of social data science methods for sociological research to join Sociology, and one in Data and Society with experience in research on Data and Society to join Science, Technology and Innovation Studies.
Research AssistantEdinburgh – Western General, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 04/25/2023A research assistant is sought for a two year post in Professor Yanick Crow’s group, to support work investigating a rare human disease caused by mutations in the non-coding RNA U8, associated with impaired ribosome biogenesis (see: Nat Genet 2016;48:1185-92; Am J Hum Genet 2020;106:694-706). An interest in the pathological mechanisms of disease and translational research is required. The candidate will be detail-oriented, motivated to learn and master new techniques, and effective in managing her/his own time and workload in order to meet project deadlines.
Research AnnotatorEdinburgh – Bio-Quarter (Royal Infirmary), Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 04/24/2023The Centre for Population Health Sciences at the Usher Institute within The University of Edinburgh is looking for a researcher to support the creation of an annotated free-text resource in order to contribute to the development of tools to understand risk of serious adverse events in people with varying clusters of complex multimorbidity and polypharmacy.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Database & Web Developer)Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 04/24/2023We are looking for an experienced, imaginative and creative database and web developer with some knowledge of pharmacology, molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology or a similar discipline.
Research Fellow- Interrupting the intergenerational transmission of violenceUnited Kingdom Posted on 04/21/2023We are looking for a Research Fellow with experience in interrupting the intergenerational transmission of violence to join Social Work in the School of Social and Political Science.
Research FellowEdinburgh – Western General, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 04/21/2023We are looking for a Research Fellow to join the Evans Group.
Postdoctoral Research FellowEdinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 04/21/2023A postdoctoral position is available in the lab of Dr. Paul Donlin-Asp (https://www.donlin-asp-lab.com/).
Christina Miller Research FellowEdinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 04/20/2023The School of Chemistry is pleased to invite applications for the 2023 Christina Miller Research Fellowship.
Lecturer in Architectural HistoryEdinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 04/19/2023We are looking for a Lecturer in Architectural History to join Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture.
Postdoctoral Research AssociateUnited Kingdom Posted on 04/19/2023We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in algal synthetic biology to modify photosynthesis through engineering the algal chloroplast genome.
Postdoctoral Research Associate in the UK EO Climate Information Service (EOCIS)Edinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 04/19/2023We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher to help develop a prototype UK and pan-European anthropogenic CO2 emissions Monitoring and Verification Support (CO2MVS) system.
Research FellowEdinburgh – Bio-Quarter (Royal Infirmary), Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 04/19/2023The Centre for Medical Informatics at the Usher Institute within The University of Edinburgh is looking for a Research Fellow/Social Scientist. This post offers the opportunity to work on an exciting new global collaborative initiative using data driven research approaches to build surgical capacity and reduce post-operative mortality as part of the Wellcome Leap SAVE (Surgery: Assess/Validate/Expand) Programme – https://wellcomeleap.org/save/.
Research AssociateEdinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 04/19/2023The School of Informatics, University of Edinburgh invites applications for a Research Associate in Data Science for Health to work within the Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) To Characterize the Dynamic Inter-relationships Between Polypharmacy And Multiple Long-term Conditions Across Diverse UK Populations and Inform Health Care Pathways (AI-MULTIPLY) project (http://ai-multiply.co.uk/).
Junior Research AssistantEdinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 04/19/2023The School of Informatics, University of Edinburgh invites applications for two Data Science Interns to join the Data Science Unit (DSU) (https://web.inf.ed.ac.uk/data-science-unit) DSU focuses on raising awareness of data science methods and practices within the university, influencing academic and researcher colleagues to engage with advance data science tools in their research, applying cutting-edge data science tools to solve real-world problems, and developing and delivering novel and innovative computational solutions to practical problems for social good.
Lecturer in Modern and Contemporary Art History (Open-ended)Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 04/18/2023UE08, Lecturer in Modern and Contemporary Art History, 35 hours p/w, Open-ended. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed colleague with experience or potential to produce exceptional teaching and research in the field of Modern and Contemporary Art History. In particular we require a colleague who will help us extend our current curriculum through the design and delivery of a new online master’s (MSc) degree programme. You will join a growing team of internationally recognised art historians to develop and teach courses in your research area and contribute to team-teaching across all levels of our curriculum, from undergraduate to doctoral level.
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Radar Remote SensingEdinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 04/17/2023The School of Geosciences at the University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint a full-time Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Radar Remote Sensing on an open-ended contract
Lecturer in Public PolicyEdinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 04/17/2023We are looking for a Lecturer in Public Policy with experience in public policy with empirical application to specific topics or fields in Social Policy. To join the Social Policy Subject Area.
Experimental Officer – Adsorption and Membrane Separation Processes LaboratoryEdinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 03/22/2023The School of Engineering seeks to appoint an Experimental Officer – Adsorption and Membrane Separation Processes Laboratory within the Institute for Materials and Processes, School of Engineering at the University of Edinburgh.
Research AssociateEdinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 03/13/2023The School of Informatics, University of Edinburgh invites applications for a research associate position in the general area of data-driven networking.