Total 107 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Falkirk, Scotland, FK1 1AA

Grade UE07: £37,099 - £44,263 per annum
(A revised salary range for this grade of £39,347 to £46,974 is planned to take effect from Spring 2024)
CAHSS / Edinburgh College of Art / Design/ Institute of Design Informatics
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Fixed-term: 1st June 2024 – 31st May 2026 (2 year funded post)


The Opportunity:

We are seeking a Career Launch Postdoctoral Research Fellow in XR technologies to contribute to the delivery and reporting of Edinburgh College of Art activities to drive innovation in emerging technologies across screen and performance. The post holder will have excellent creative, technical and communication skills and will take a leading role in supporting, reporting and completion of practice-based research within a multidisciplinary project related to CoSTAR Realtime Lab and with world-leading industry partners in the gaming, animation and film sectors.

The Convergent Screen Technologies and Performance in Realtime (CoSTAR) programme is a national network funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC). CoSTAR will support the design, development and creation of state-of-the-art facilities, resources and expertise to underpin the long-term competitiveness of the UK’s screen and performance sectors. This post will provide academic and industry support for delivery of Edinburgh College of Art activities driving innovation in emerging technologies across screen and performance, related to CoSTAR.

This post is funded via the University of Edinburgh Career Development Scheme, as a Career Launch Postdoctoral Fellowship which aims to bridge the challenging transition from PhD to externally funded postdoctoral fellowships or equivalent. They are aimed at promising applicants who have completed a PhD but are not yet in an open-ended research role or have not yet been awarded a major postdoctoral fellowship.

Your skills and attributes for success:

A PhD in a subject relevant to the scope of the CoSTAR Realtime Lab such as expertise in film, animation, immersive, or gaming, including the use and application of convergent/ XR technologies.
Experience of using software and hardware to develop practice-led creative immersive environments using Unreal Engine.
Excellent technical, data management, creative, and production skills across a range of XR based approaches.
Demonstrate potential for generation of outstanding publications.
Experience of industry collaboration and engagement.
Good personal organisational skills and the ability to work on own initiative.

Title: Research Associate

Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £35,267 - £40,836

Location: SRUC Kings Buildings, Edinburgh

REF: ACF/REES/053/23

Closing Date: 14th January 2024

SRUC is unique in Scotland and one of the largest organisations of its kind in Europe. Our ambitious and exciting vision is to work at local, national and international levels, leading innovation and sustainable development in agriculture and rural sectors.

The Rural Policy Centre is looking for a new Research Associate to join our inter-disciplinary team. In particular, we are looking for a quantitative (or ideally a mixed methods) researcher with specialisms in political economy (particularly well-being frameworks), or regional development (with GIS skills as desirable) or enterprise/innovation (with a rural focus).

The successful candidate will contribute to strategic research projects, as well as helping to steer the Rural Policy Centre towards our new vision of becoming leading experts in well-being economies and community wealth building in rural areas. Specifically, the role holder will:

• Directly contribute towards the delivery of Rural Policy Centre projects for the Scottish Government, including knowledge exchange with policy makers and other audiences.
• Develop and progress individual or joint research objectives/projects.
• Engage in knowledge exchange activities more widely, including organising events.
• Represent the institution and the discipline at local, national, and international events and conferences.
• Take responsibility for the organisation and delivery of their work activities, the use of allocated resources and contribute to the wider development of the subject area.

Closing date: 14th January 2024

Benefits:
• Enhanced holidays
• Enhanced pension contributions (5% employee and 10% employer opposed to 5% employee and 3% employer)
• Cycle to work scheme
• RAC Membership
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working patterns
• Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
• Tailored investment in and individuals' learning and development

Further details on the requirements of this role can be found in the Job Particulars document which you must read before applying for this role. This is downloadable when you click the APPLY link.

SRUC Leading the way in Agricultural and Rural Research, Education & Consultancy.

SRUC is committed to valuing Diversity, advancing Equality and respecting Human Rights throughout the organisation and encouraging applications from disabled people using the “Disability Confident Employer” symbol. SRUC is a member of the Athena SWAN charter.

SRUC is a company limited by guarantee (SC103046) and is a registered Scottish charity (SC003712). SAC Commercial Limited (SC148684) is an SRUC company. Registered Office: Peter Wilson Building, King’s Buildings, West Mains Road, Edinburgh EH9 3JG

Further information
Please read the Job Particulars Document before proceeding with your application.

Apply
To apply for this role, please use the SRUC online application system. CVs will not be accepted without a completed application form.

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About the Role:

We are seeking a Technical Production Manager to join our team for the upcoming festival season!

Working across the company, you will provide production and operational support in the delivery of the organisation’s portfolio of projects with particular focus on our 2024 Festival, to ensure the smooth working of the systems, processes and infrastructure necessary to implement them.

The role involves some evening and weekend work.


About You:

As you would expect in a production role you:


. Will have strong experience in the management of the full project cycle of event project delivery, with outputs including: workshops, shows, interactive exhibitions and other events. You will have experience in delivering events to the highest standard, or be able to demonstrate this ability by discernible transferable skills.

. Will be hands on when required, with good practical knowledge of all production and technical disciplines.

. Will approach this demanding role with a level head and a positive attitude towards problem solving and logistics.

. Will be a natural communicator with strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiating effectively and work extremely hard at building and maintaining relationships.

A driving license and current driving experience are essential.

This role has normal working hours but will require flexibility during the festival lead in and live period, and may include some weekend and evening working.


How to Apply:

Click the link below to visit our dedicated careers portal to complete our brief online application. You will be asked to upload your current Curriculum Vitae and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and suitability for the role. Please also include two references.

https://sciencefestival.teamdetails.com/opportunity/225

To view the job description, please click the link below:

https://www.sciencefestival.co.uk/mediaLibrary/other/english/61211.pdf

Please note: By the start of any employment with Edinburgh Science, you must have the right to work in the UK and documentary evidence to support this.

Closing date: Sunday 14 January 2024, 11:59PM

Interviews will be held: W/c 22 January 2024

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close applications early.

At Edinburgh Science we welcome applications from all backgrounds because we believe that bringing together people with different perspectives, ideas and experiences always leads to better discussions, decisions and results.

Grade 7, £37,099-£44,263
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences/University of Edinburgh Business School
Fixed Term, Full Time 35hrs per week
March 2024-Feb 2027



We are looking to hire a highly motivated Research Fellow in Food Systems Thinking (Systems Thinking and Practice), with excellent analytical, organisational and interpersonal skills, to work on our new Wellcome Trust Living Good Food Nation Lab project (https://wellcome.org/grant-funding/people-and-projects/grants-awarded/building-health-centred-net-zero-aligned-food).



This project is closely linked to exciting new Scottish legislation, the Good Food Nation (Scotland) Act, and aims to support its ongoing implementation. Led by University of Edinburgh Business School, our transdisciplinary team brings together academic, governmental, public sector and 3rd sector partners with expertise in nutrition and public health, environmental modelling, public food procurement, food policy and governance, anthropology, and sociology, of food, food and procurement law, social policy, behavioural change, and food systems transformation.



This post is advertised as full-time (35 hours per week) however, we are open to considering part-time (4-5 days) and/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 with a minimum requirement for 2 days/week on campus working.



The Opportunity:

Working closely with Professor Brennan (PI and Unit Lead – Systems Thinking) and Professor Pringle, the Research Fellow in Food Systems Transformation (Systems Thinking and Practice) will focus on building a strong systems thinking culture, skills and competencies and working practices amongst project partners and our wider community of practice, project manage the design, development, and piloting of, a new Food Systems Transformation Executive Education programme, support the curation and delivery of a programme of external facing events/outputs and investigate the impact, if any, on how stakeholders and their organisations, understand, make sense of, and practice food systems thinking.



Your skills and attributes for success:



PhD (or near completion) in systems thinking and/or transformation) or equivalent professional experience
Experience of working in teams/projects/organisations on systems thinking, practice, and transformation
Experience of working with diverse stakeholder groups as part of major organisational and/or systems transformation projects.
Skills in writing on, and talking about, systems thinking, practice, and transformation, to policy, stakeholder and public audiences, evidenced by policy and stakeholder briefings/reports, press releases, blogs, media articles, and/or podcasts.
Interest in food systems transformation in Scotland

Postdoctoral Research Associate

UE07 £37,099 to £44,263

College of Science and Engineering / School of Physics and Astronomy / Particle Physics Theory

Full time 35 hours per week

Fixed term 2 years (1st October 2024 - 30th September 2026)



We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Higgs Centre for Theoretical Physics to work on LHC phenomenology.

The Opportunity:

This position will contribute to the STFC Consolidated Grant ST/X000494/1 ‘Particle Theory at the Higgs Centre’. Research activities will be oriented towards LHC phenomenology, and in particular the determination of PDFs, working as a member of the NNPDF collaboration. The position is initially for two years with possible extension to three depending on funding constraints.



Your skills and attributes for success:

Relevant qualification (or near completion) in Physics, Theoretical Physics or Mathematical Physics.
Experience of working in Collider Physics.
Knowledge of standard statistical data analysis techniques.
Experience in delivering research results in an academic context; e.g. a record of peer-reviewed journal and conference presentations.
Capability to work independently, exercising a high degree of initiative and demonstrating a proactive and flexible approach to work

Postdoctoral Research Associate
UE07 £37,099 to £44,263
College of Science and Engineering / School of Physics and Astronomy / Particle Physics Theory
Full time 35 hours per week.
Fixed term 3 years (1st October 2024 - 30th September 2027)

We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Higgs Centre for Theoretical Physics to work on numerical calculations and formal developments in the context of lattice field theory applied to theoretical particle physics.

The Opportunity:
This position will contribute to the STFC Consolidated Grant ST/X000494/1 ‘Particle Theory at the Higgs Centre’. Research activities will be oriented towards formal developments and precision lattice QCD calculations, e.g. for the anomalous magnetic moment of the muon and for (semi-)leptonic decays with QED corrections, with both heavy and light quark flavours. The calculations are to be performed, in part, using resources from the national supercomputing facility DiRAC.
Your skills and attributes for success:
• Relevant qualifications (awarded or near completion) in Physics, including Theoretical or Mathematical Physics
• Strong knowledge of the lattice formulation of quantum field theories and the Standard Model of particle physics
• Experience in C++ programming in UNIX environments
• Experience in delivering research results in an academic context; e.g. a record of peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations
• Capability to work independently, exercising a high degree of initiative and demonstrating a proactive and flexible approach to work

Postdoctoral Research Associate
UE 07 £37,099 to £44,263
College of Science and Engineering / School of Physics and Astronomy / Particle Physics Theory
Full Time 35 hours per week
Fixed Term 3 years (1st October 2024 - 30th September 2027)

We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Higgs Centre for Theoretical Physics to work on numerical calculations and formal developments in the context of lattice field theory applied to theoretical particle physics.

The Opportunity:
This position will contribute to the STFC Consolidated Grant ST/X000494/1 ‘Particle Theory at the Higgs Centre’. Research activities will be oriented towards formal developments and precision lattice QCD calculations, e.g. the determination of multi-hadron scattering and decay amplitudes, the extraction of long-distance matrix elements involving flavour-changing neutral currents, and the constraint of spectral quantities related to (semi-)inclusive rates, amplitudes and distribution functions. The calculations are to be performed, in part, using resources from the national supercomputing facility DiRAC.

Your skills and attributes for success:
• Relevant qualifications (awarded or near completion) in Physics, including Theoretical or Mathematical Physics
• Strong knowledge of the lattice formulation of quantum field theories and the Standard Model of particle physics
• Experience in C++ programming in UNIX environments
• Experience in delivering research results in an academic context; e.g. a record of peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations
• Capability to work independently, exercising a high degree of initiative and demonstrating a proactive and flexible approach to work

Postdoctoral Research Associate
Grade: UE07
Salary range: £37,099 - £44,263
School: School of Maths
Contract Type - Fixed Term - 24 months




Start date: 1st September 2024 or mutually agreed


Contact e-mail: Alexander.Shapiro@ed.ac.uk



The School of Maths wishes to invite applicants with a broad range of backgrounds in representation theory, integrable systems, or cluster algebra to apply. The theme of the grant is positive representation theory, and its connections to cluster algebra, quantum character varieties, integrable systems, non-compact Chern–Simons theory, Liouville theory, and supersymmetric gauge theory. Anyone appointed will have freedom to pursue their own research directions.

The Opportunity:

The post is funded by the ERC grant “Non-compact Chern–Simons theory, Positive Representations, and Cluster Varieties”. The post-holders will be expected to contribute to the research programme of the grant, but will also have freedom to pursue their own research directions. Candidates will have the opportunity to teach; the School will seek to find assignments that are beneficial in terms of career development and compatible with the postdoc’s research expertise. More information about our thriving and growing group can be found at the Hodge Institute website.

Your skills and attributes for success:

PhD in mathematics, by the time of the start of the position
Ability to contribute to the research programme of the grant
Proven record of research in representation theory, integrable systems, cluster algebra, or related areas
Interest in acquiring new methods and broadening your knowledge in the aforementioned areas
If the application is successful:

You will be a part of Hodge Institute within the University of Edinburgh’s School of Mathematics. It is home to internationally recognized excellent researchers and to an innovative educational environment for both undergraduates and postgraduates. Our location in the beautiful and historic capital of Scotland puts us in the centre of a vibrant community of academics, cultural institutions, industry partners and research institutes.

Application process:

All interested in applying should do so online. Please attach your CV and a research statement. In addition, please arrange for at least three letters of reference to be sent to references@maths.ed.ac.uk quoting ref 8797. Please do not send your application to this email address, this is for references only.

UE07, £37,099 - £44,263 per annum

College of Science and Engineering/School of Physics and Astronomy/Institute for Astronomy

Fixed Term - 2 years,

Full Time - 35 Hours Per Week

Starting date is flexible, but no later than 1st October 2024

1 post



Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in observational galaxy evolution to work with Dr Kenneth Duncan at the Institute for Astronomy, which is part of the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Edinburgh.



The Opportunity:

The primary research goal of this position is to advance our understanding of galaxy evolution, particularly the life cycle of gas in galaxies, through the combination of next-generation optical spectroscopy and radio HI surveys. The successful candidate will work together with Dr Duncan on a variety of projects with the forthcoming ORCHIDSS ESO Community Survey, depending on their research experience and interests. They will also have the opportunity to develop their own research projects with access to a wide range of multi-wavelength observations such as the MIGHTEE and LOFAR (2.0) extragalactic radio surveys, the WEAVE-LOFAR spectroscopic survey (deputy PI: Duncan), the JWST PRIMER/JELS imaging surveys and associated spectroscopic follow-up campaigns.



Your skills and attributes for success:

A PhD (or close to completing) in Astronomy or related subject
Relevant research experience in galaxy evolution and/or AGN
Strong analytical and programming skills
Good level of independence and creativity
Excellent written and oral scientific communication skills
Record of high-quality lead and co-author refereed journal publications
Desirable: Experience of working with large multi-wavelength datasets, in particular multi-object spectroscopy or HI radio observations.

Grade UE07: £37,099 - £44,263 per annum
College of Science and Engineering / School of Biological Sciences / Institute of Quantitative Biology, Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Fixed-term: for 24 months


We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic post-doctoral researcher interested in working on the post-transcriptional roles of Helix-Turn-Helix transcription factors in an important bacterial pathogen (MRSA).

The Opportunity:

We recently found that many Helix-Turn-Helix domain transcription factors (HTH-TFs) from methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus also globally bind RNA in vivo. Some HTH-TFs have well-established transcriptional roles in regulating MRSA infectivity and antibiotic resistance. Moreover, the transcription activity of numerous HTH-TFs can be controlled by small molecules, making them promising targets for developing novel antimicrobials.

Our data indicate that the regulatory impact of HTH-TFs is much more profound than anticipated, underscoring the need for a thorough characterisation of these proteins. We hypothesise that HTH-TFs post-transcriptionally control a substantial fraction of antibiotic resistance and virulence factors by altering the stability/translation of RNA substrates. RNA may also compete with HTH-TF transcriptional activities.

By integrating state-of-the-art biochemical, structural, and phenotypic approaches, you will obtain detailed mechanistic insights into (i) how key HTH-TFs bind both DNA and RNA molecules, (ii) how small molecule effectors control this activity, and (iii) how these RNA-binding activities impact gene expression during host infection. A detailed understanding of MRSA HTH-TF function and how its nucleic acid binding is regulated may underpin future therapeutic approaches.

Your skills and attributes for success:

Experience in structural and biophysical characterisation of protein-nucleic acid interactions.
Experience with analysis of large datasets using Python and/or R.
Demonstrated background in RNA Biology research.
Experience in biochemical approaches for studying protein-nucleic acid interactions.
Understanding of co- and post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression.

Grade UE07: £37,099 - £44,263 per annum
College of Science and Engineering / School of Biological Sciences / Institute of Quantitative Biology, Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Fixed-term: 23 months or until 31 Dec 2025


We are looking for an exceptionally talented and motivated experimental scientist to take up a fully-funded 3-year position as research technologist in synthetic biology, as part of the EPSRC Early Career Fellowship ‘GREET: Generative Recombinant Enzyme Engineering for Therapeutics’, led by Dr Giovanni Stracquadanio.

We are an interdisciplinary group based at the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Edinburgh, interested in addressing challenges in healthcare and biotechnology, and aiming at continuously improving our strong publications and funding track record (www.stracquadaniolab.org).

The Opportunity:

The candidate will be responsible for developing new standard and automated protocols for therapeutic enzyme engineering and functional characterisation with the goal of identifying new treatments for Fabry disease. The project is a unique opportunity to build a highly competitive profile at the intersection of the synthetic biology, laboratory automation and biologics fields.

Your skills and attributes for success:

Design, implement and execute protocols for engineering and characterising new therapeutic enzymes using standard and laboratory automation platforms.
Maintain and develop specialist knowledge of relevant developments in synthetic biology and lab automation, to proactively develop new protocols to complement the computational activity of the group.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Strong planning and management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Grade 7, Salary Range £37,099 - £44,263 - Appointment will be made at Spinal Point 30-32 (£37,099.00-39,347.00 pro rata) due to funding restrictions
Centre for Psychological Therapies, Clinical Psychology, School of Health in Social Science, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Full time 35 hours per week
Fixed term until 31st July 2027

We are looking for an/a Research Assistant based in Centre for Psychological Therapies, at the University of Edinburgh to work with Professor Liz Gilchrist and others (from the Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College London and the Universities of Manchester, Cardiff and York).
This post is advertised as 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.

The Opportunity:
The main responsibilities of the job will be to support recruitment into the study for all research sites in Scotland, support research activity across the other sites as needed and collect data relating to the costs and outcomes of ADVANCE-D over and above usual community justice offender management for comparison.

Your skills and attributes for success:
• Skilled in participant recruitment and retention
• Skilled in quantitative and qualitative data collection
• Effective in time management and data management
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in Justice settings

UE02: £21,900 per annum

Public Engagement, Roslin Institute, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine

Full time - 35 hours per week

Contract type - Fixed term, funding available until 31 March 2025





We are looking for an enthusiastic individual wanting to build their scientific and communication skills by supporting the Roslin Institute’s award-winning Public Engagement with Research (PER) programme. The role is based in the Roslin Institute Public Engagement team at the University of Edinburgh’s Easter Bush Campus, and most of the PER programme is delivered on campus at the Easter Bush Science Outreach Centre (EBSOC), a laboratory space purpose-built for public engagement.



This post is an ideal opportunity for a recent school or college leaver, or an individual returning to work or making a career change, who is keen to gain experience in a scientific support role and build their technical and communication skills before pursuing higher education and/or further work in science.



The Opportunity:

This role is a unique opportunity to support the Roslin Institute’s award-winning PER programme, which aligns with and is supported by strategic research funding from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council. This funding supports research into genes and traits for healthy animals, and prevention and control of infectious diseases, allowing Roslin’s experts to develop the Institute’s overall research themes of sustainable agriculture, controlling diseases and enhancing health.



The PER programme includes in-person and online activities for primary, secondary and international schools, FE colleges, adult learners and teachers; as well as events for community groups and the wider public.



The job will involve supporting the delivery of up to three activities per week, most of which are based on campus at the Easter Bush Science Outreach Centre, a purpose-built engagement laboratory where we deliver a variety of hands-on science workshops to school pupils and the wider public.



The job will initially focus on technical and administrative tasks in the Easter Bush Outreach Centre; as you develop in the role you will also be supported to get involved in the delivery of our PER programme.



You will need to be interested in science, and enthusiastic about hands-on learning and science engagement. Successful candidates will have basic laboratory skills in biology and/or chemistry and a strong interest in developing these skills further, and good all-round communication skills.



Your skills and attributes for success:

Demonstrable interest in biology and/or animal science
Enthusiastic, reliable and willing to learn
Good written and oral communication skills
Experience of high school level laboratory work and basic laboratory skills
Ability to develop good working relationships with colleagues

Grade UE05: £25,742 - £229,605 per annum

CAHSS / Edinburgh College of Art / ECA Office

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed-term: 12 months, from March 2024



The Edinburgh College of Art (ECA) is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Research Finance Administrator to join the ECA Office team. This is a full-time, fixed-term contract, Covering family leave within the finance team.



The Opportunity:

The successful candidate will provide financial support for the research activities undertaken by Edinburgh College of Art, including: financial administration for the College’s wide range of external and internally-funded research grants; The post holder will ensure correct processes and procedures are followed, potential improvements highlighted to line management and accurate financial records are maintained. The role will also involve ensuring correct allocation of income/expenditure.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week). 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 (minimum on campus 60% of the time).



Skills and Attributes for Success:

Good standard of education (Vocational qualifications, N/SVQ 3, ONC or equivalent) plus typically relevant experience, or standard grades or equivalent plus significant relevant work experience
Experience of working with financial procedures and systems in a large, complex organisation is required
Ability to quickly master established procedures and to provide clear guidance and instructions on these to colleagues
A high level of competence with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Ability to quickly master established procedures and to provide clear guidance and instructions to colleagues

UE06, £31,316 - £36,024
CMVM, Deanery of Clinical Sciences, Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences
Full time, 35 hours per week
12 months

The Opportunity:
We are looking for a highly motivated research assistant to process and analyse magnetic resonance (MR) imaging data in studies of multiple sclerosis (MS).

This post is full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering 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.

Your skills and attributes for success:
• Knowledge of some structural brain MRI data analysis methods e.g. for white matter lesions or brain volume
• Knowledge of neuroanatomy as displayed on brain imaging
• Knowledge of structural MRI sequences commonly used in neuroimaging studies