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 Identification13359DepartmentInstitute for Imaging, Data and Communications Edinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months18Apply Before12/10/2025
Be the First to ApplyThe School of Engineering seeks to appoint a Research Associate in Quantum Communications. This Research Associate position will contribute to the EPSRC-funded QUANTA project. This role is UE07 and is available on a fixed-term basis for up to 18 months
Job Identification13368DepartmentCentre for Clinical Brain Sciences United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months12Apply Before11/26/2025
Be the First to ApplyWe are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with strong molecular biology expertise in the field of neuroscience to work in the Montagne lab at the UK Dementia Research Institute.
Job Identification13382DepartmentCentre for Discovery Brain Sciences Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months24Apply Before12/10/2025
Be the First to ApplyWe are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to contribute to our ongoing research into neural circuits mediating cognition in rat models of neurodevelopmental disorders. The successful candidate will work in the research group of Prof Emma Wood at the University of Edinburgh on a collaborative project funded by the Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI).
Job Identification13336DepartmentInstitute of Quantitative Biology, Biochemistry and Biotechnology United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermApply Before12/09/2025
We are looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join the team of Prof. Garry Blakely to work on a project investigating polysaccharide biosynthesis in the bacterial genus Streptococcus.
Job Identification13340DepartmentMoray House School of Education and Sport office Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermApply Before12/01/2025
Moray House School of Education and Sport is seeking a well-organised and experienced administrator to provide high-quality support for research and knowledge exchange activities within the School’s Research, Engagement and Impact (REI) Office. The post is part of the School Research, Engagement and Impact (REI) Office and is aligned with the Physical Activity for Health Research Centre (PAHRC) and other designated research groups/ thematic hubs within the school. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and organised administrator who enjoys working in a varied and dynamic research environment, and who can bring strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills to a collaborative team.
Be the First to ApplyThe University of Edinburgh program synthesis research group are seeking a research assistant to work on automated translation of C to Rust. You will work on methods to improve efficiency and accuracy of automated transpiration, by integration of formal methods with LLM-based translation tools. This work forms part of a larger project funded by DARPA, in collaboration with the University of California, Berkeley, the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Job Identification13355DepartmentThe Roslin Institute Edinburgh – Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermApply Before11/25/2025
We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our multidisciplinary team at the Roslin Institute, focusing on utilising genome editing and parasitology techniques to enhance animal health and productivity. This role is ideal for an individual passionate about animal biotechnology and infectious diseases, aiming to integrate cutting-edge genomic tools and high throughput parasitological assays to drive forward fundamental knowledge and discoveries in animal health and welfare. This post is full-time (35 hours per week).
Job Identification13331DepartmentInstitute for Multiscale Thermofluids Edinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermApply Before12/05/2025
The School of Engineering seeks to appoint a Research and Innovation Associate in Surface Chemistry and Wetting. This Research Associate position will contribute to the EPSRC Collaborative IAA project Plastic-Free Liquid-Like Coating for Food, Pharmaceutical and Medical applications within the Institute for Multiscale Thermofluids.
Job Identification13333DepartmentInstitute for Particle and Nuclear Physics Edinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months36Apply Before12/05/2025
Be the First to ApplyApplications are invited for up to two Postdoctoral Research Associates at the Higgs Centre for Theoretical Physics, to work on applications of scattering amplitudes and the double copy to gauge theory and gravity.
Applications are invited for two Post-Doctoral Fellowships in Pure Mathematics at the School of Mathematics at the University of Edinburgh. The proposed start date is September 2026, other dates can be agreed.
Job Identification13348DepartmentCentre for Clinical Brain Sciences United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months62Apply Before11/28/2025
We are looking for an enthusiastic researcher with experience in magnetic resonance to join our team conducting a ground-breaking clinical trial in the treatment of bipolar depression. This Wellcome Trust-funded project will measure the impact of dietary intervention on patients’ brain metabolism using 1H and 31P magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS).
Job Identification13350DepartmentMRC University Unit for Human Genetics Edinburgh – Western General, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months6Apply Before11/21/2025
To join the liver growth and cancer lab as a post-doctoral researcher where you will concentrate on the mechanisms of cancer initiation and metastasis.
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.
We 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, quantum topology, representation theory, and interactions with quantum field theory and string theory.
Job Identification13328DepartmentCentre for Regenerative Medicine Edinburgh – BioQuarter, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months36Apply Before12/01/2025
This post will be part of a new developing section within our Single Cell and Spatial Biology Facility, joining our current bioinformatician providing Institute-wide bioinformatics support, managing the analysis of bioinformatics projects and training researchers in bioinformatic techniques.
Job Identification13090DepartmentCentre for Genomic and Experimental Medicine Edinburgh – Western General, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermApply Before11/24/2025
A Postdoctoral Researcher Position in Data Science/Molecular Epidemiology is available within the Marioni Group at the University of Edinburgh. It is part of a BBSRC-funded grant (“Methylation Ageing by Lifestyle and Tissue biosample – MALT”) into omics and healthy ageing.
Job Identification13314DepartmentCounselling, Psychotherapy and Applied Social Sciences Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months36Apply Before11/21/2025
Post-doctoral Research Fellow (Rain Within the Rainbow) working on the Rain Within the Rainbow: Understanding LGBTQ+ suicide and suicide prevention in the UK through the life course project using qualitative research methods.
Job Identification13320DepartmentInstitute for Condensed Matter Physics and Complex Systems Edinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermApply Before11/17/2025
The candidate will contribute to the development of new mechanistic models aiming to dissect the as-yet-elusive link between 3D gene structure and function.
Job Identification13248DepartmentInstitute for Multiscale Thermofluids Edinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months24Apply Before11/21/2025
The School of Engineering seeks to appoint an Innovation Research Associate as part of the EPSRC Network Plus Scale Up Mathematics for Formulated Products (SUM4Products). The Research Associate position will be based in the Institute for Multiscale Thermofluids at the University of Edinburgh, line managed by Prof Halim Kusumaatmaja, and contribute to the research undertaken within the EPSRC Network Plus SUM4Products. This role is UE07 and is available on a fixed-term basis for up to 24 months.
Job Identification13288DepartmentInstitute for Astronomy Edinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months36Apply Before11/24/2025
We seek applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work in the field of cosmic reionization, to advance our understanding of the first galaxies and their connection to the intergalactic medium.
Job Identification13301DepartmentCentre for Cancer Research Edinburgh – Western General, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months36Apply Before11/24/2025
We seek a postdoctoral researcher to carry out a research project to investigate novel methods to make immune-cold colorectal cancer responsive to immunotherapy.
Job Identification13302DepartmentCentre for Cancer Research Edinburgh – Western General, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months36Apply Before11/24/2025
We seek a postdoctoral researcher to carry out a research project to investigate novel methods to make immune-cold colorectal cancer responsive to immunotherapy.
Job Identification13269DepartmentCounselling, Psychotherapy and Applied Social Sciences Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months30Apply Before11/17/2025
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 Identification13274DepartmentInstitute for Integrated Micro and Nano Systems Edinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermApply Before11/27/2025
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.
The School of Informatics, University of Edinburgh invites applications for a 2-year Post-Doctoral Research Associate (PDRA) x2 to do research on AI for mathematics under the supervision of Dr. Wenda Li, Dr. Luo Mai and Prof. Larry Paulson.
Job Identification13296DepartmentCentre for Clinical Brain Sciences United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months72Apply Before11/13/2025
We are seeking an enthusiastic postdoctoral researcher to become part of the Wellcome-funded ENERGISE-BD team at the University of Edinburgh. ENERGISE-BD is a randomised controlled trial comparing nutritional ketosis to the NHS EatWell guidance in patients with bipolar depression. You will play a key role in the recruitment, assessment and follow-up of research participants. You will also contribute to the overall direction and management of this project, as well as helping with publications, dissemination and knowledge exchange activities. This is a full-time position, for up to 62 months. Less than full-time working will be considered.
Job Identification13242DepartmentCentre for Reproductive Health Edinburgh – BioQuarter, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months18Apply Before11/18/2025
This 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.
Job Identification13272DepartmentInstitute for Multiscale Thermofluids Edinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months36Apply Before11/20/2025
The School of Engineering seeks to appoint a Research Associate in Particle-Laden Reacting Flows. This Research Associate position will contribute to the EPSRC funded M2CLEAN project within the Institute for Multiscale Thermofluids (IMT) at the University of Edinburgh. This role is UE07 and is available on a fixed-term basis for up to 36 months
The post-holder will join the NERC-funded PHOENIX project, “Influence of complex source and environmental conditions on eruptive plume height”, led by Prof. Thomas Aubry (University of Oxford).
Job Identification13265DepartmentInstitute of Infection and Immunology Research United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months40Apply Before11/14/2025
We are seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join our team.
Job Identification13223DepartmentInstitute for Integrated Micro and Nano Systems Edinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months36Apply Before11/18/2025
The School of Engineering seeks to appoint a Research Fellow in IC Design and Testing for Emerging Memory Technologies. This Research Fellow position will contribute to the Royal Academy of Engineering Chair in Emerging Technologies held by Regius Chair of Engineering Prof Prodromakis within the Institute for Integrated Micro Nano Systems
The Centre for Electronic Frontiers (CEF) at the University of Edinburgh is accepting applications for an experienced Research Fellow in AI for Electronics Testing & Verification automation. The position will be based at the King’s Buildings Campus.
Job Identification13098DepartmentInstitute for Integrated Micro and Nano Systems Edinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months36Apply Before11/18/2025
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.
Job Identification12698DepartmentInstitute for Integrated Micro and Nano Systems Edinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months24Apply Before11/18/2025
The Centre for Electronic Frontiers (CEF) within the School of Engineering at the University of Edinburgh is accepting applications for an experienced Research Associate in AI for Electron Device Design. The position will be based at the King’s Buildings Campus.
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in mathematical physics, within the School of Mathematics at the University of Edinburgh.
