Total 9 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Falkirk, Scotland, FK2 9RY

Research Funding and Support Officer
Full time, Permanent
Grade 7 (£37,999 - £45,163 increasing to £38,249 - £45,413 from March 2025)

Abertay is a modern university with a global outlook, rooted in its local and national communities. We have made our mark with high quality, well-directed teaching and research, and a stimulating and enriching experience for our students.
Research, Innovation and Enterprise Support Office (RIES)

You will join a small professional team and help drive the development of a newly formed RIES Office. The new RIES Office brings together staff, support and management functions from across the University, to provide an integrated, efficient, and coherent support and management service for the funding submission and award lifecycle. The RIES Office team will provide expert advice, guidance and operational support for the entire university RKE portfolio. The team will collaborate with the academic community, various university leadership groups and support services, to deliver against university and external key performance indicators to ensure the University’s compliance with major funders and government agencies.

The new RIES Office is co-located with the Graduate School team, who provide support and professional development opportunities to our vibrant postgraduate and researcher community. The teams are overseen by the Dean of Research and the Graduate School within a dedicated facility at the heart of the University. Together the RIES and Graduate School teams are central to the continued development of our excellent research culture and environment, supporting delivery of the University’s Research and Knowledge Exchange Strategy R-LINCS (https://www.abertay.ac.uk/research-overview/research-strategy-and-structure/), and achievement of its RKE ambitions.

The University now seeks to appoint a Research Funding and Support Officer.

Reporting to the Head of the Research Innovation and Enterprise Support (RIES) office, the Research Funding and Support Officer manages and supports all the administrative processes involved in identifying, applying to, securing and setting up external research funds. Acting as the main point of contact for key sponsors, researchers wishing to submit funding proposals and collaborating Institutions wishing to establish agreements, you will be expected to develop a sound working knowledge of the sponsors who support research within the University. Establishing effective professional working relationships with staff at all levels within the University as well as all relevant funding bodies will be essential to your success.

As a key member of the RIES team you will report to and work with the Head of Research Innovation and Enterprise Support to ensure accurate grant costings are created and submitted to the required deadlines and there is a smooth transition from pre- to post- award when applications are successful.

Whilst this role is specialised, you will, over time, be expected to gain experience in a number of other related areas such as research funding, finance, human resources and project management, and as such this is an ideal role for individuals keen to develop their career within university professional support services.

You will be expected to exercise initiative and will usually work independently, consulting with the academic staff, the RIES team and Head of Research Innovation and Enterprise Support as appropriate.

If you believe you have the skills and experience for this exciting and challenging role, please submit your application through our online recruitment system, which can be found at https://www.abertay.ac.uk/discover/work-here/jobs/

Committed to Equal Opportunities
Abertay University is a Scottish Registered Charity,
No: SC016040

Grade UE07: £40,247 to £47,874 per annum
School of Chemistry / IRR
Full time: 35 hours per week
Fixed Term: for 12 months (Start date Feb 2025)

The School of Chemistry is seeking a talented scientist to work in the novel and exciting field of super-resolution microscopy to characterise synaptic proteins at the nanoscale.

A successful candidate is likely to have experience with either advanced microscopy methods. Experience with single-molecule fluorescence techniques, programming (ImageJ, python, MATLAB, etc.) would be advantageous. The candidate should have an excellent academic track record commensurate with their career stage and experience.

The Opportunity:

Working with Professors Mathew Horrocks and Seth Grant, you will build on our previously published groundwork on imaging synaptic proteins in the brain. You’ll be based in the Edinburgh Single-Molecule Biophysics Group in the newly built Chemistry Hub in the Institute for Regeneration and Repair, and also work with international collaborators. The combination of academic supervision with milestone-driven research will provide you with the guidance and knowledge you need to develop your career. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the future of medical science.

Your skills and attributes for success:

Experience with advanced microscopy methods.
Immunohistochemistry experience.
Experience with programming (ImageJ, python, MATLAB, etc.) would be advantageous

Grade UE07: £40,247 to £47,874 per annum
College of Science and Engineering / School of Biological Sciences / Institute of Molecular Plant Sciences
Full time contract: 35 hours per week
Fixed Term: for 24 months


We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in alga synthetic biology to develop systems for precise nuclear regulation of the plastome.

The Opportunity:

A Postdoctoral Research Associate position in alga synthetic/engineering biology is available in the laboratory of Dr Attila Molnar at the School of Biological Sciences, University of Edinburgh. We are seeking a highly motivated researcher to take a lead role in contributing to the development of systems for precise nuclear regulation of the plastome in the green alga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii. This is a collaborative project funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) involving University College London, University of Cambridge, MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology and the University of Edinburgh.

The position is available for a fixed term of two years. For further information please contact Dr Attila Molnar (email: attila.molnar@ed.ac.uk).

Your skills and attributes for success:

PhD in an appropriate and relevant subject.
Track record of internationally competitive molecular biology research in microbiology/plants/algae.
Evidence of intellectual independence and creativity, and high level of organisation and high-quality record keeping.
Good team-working, collaborative and interpersonal skills.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with colleagues and collaborators.

Grade UE07: £40,247 to £47,874 per annum
CMVM / Institute for Regeneration and Repair / Centre for Inflammation Research
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Fixed Term: 3 years

We are looking for a highly-motivated, creative and organised Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the newly‑formed, Wellcome Trust-funded Mirchandani Lab within the Centre for Inflammation Research and Institute for Regeneration & Repair to study the impact of hypoxia on monocyte biology and ontogeny in context of critical illness.

This post is advertised as full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.

The Opportunity:

This is a 3‑year post, full‑time Postdoctoral Research position to work in the group of Dr. Ananda Mirchandani. The Postdoctoral Fellow role will offer a unique mix of utilising and developing inter‑disciplinary scientific techniques, performing cutting‑edge scientific research, and establishing managerial and leadership capabilities. This post is funded by a Wellcome Trust Career Development Award (£3.1 million, 2024‑2033).

Your skills and attributes for success:

A 1st class or 2:1 degree in Immunology or related subject
with relevant post-graduate research experience and accumulated knowledge

A PhD in Immunology or associated subject or equivalent professional qualification and/or experience in the field of Immunology
Proficient in tissue harvesting, digestion and advanced (>12 parameter) flow cytometric analysis and FACS-purification of immune cells from multiple tissues in animal (mouse) models of inflammatory disease.
Generation of bone marrow chimeric mice and adoptive transfer of immune cells.
Proficient in molecular biology techniques such as preparation of material for transcriptional profiling

Grade UE06: £33,882 to £39,105 per annum
College of Science and Engineering / School of Physics and Astronomy
Full time: 35 hours per week
Open-ended: permanent post

We are looking for a Research Support Officer to provide pre- and post- award support for research projects and grant applications in the School. You will take a leading role in monitoring expenditure against available funds, providing recommendations to Principal Investigators on how to optimise use of available funds, ensuring compliance with funder regulations.

The School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Edinburgh is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating discrimination. The School strives to create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace for all and we are looking to actively diversify our staff. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and in particular encourage applications from people of colour, women, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ people and other minority and under-represented groups. We aim to ensure that our culture and systems support flexible and family-friendly working, as evidenced by our Juno Champion and Athena SWAN Silver awards.



Your skills and attributes for success:

High levels of numeracy and accuracy;
Strong financial management skills;
Experience of research grant management;
Ability to work independently, and prioritise a busy workload;
Good time management and organisational skills;
Good communication and interpersonal skills and ability to use tact and diplomacy.

Grade UE05: £28,879 to £33,232 per annum
Business School / CAHSS
Full time: 35 hours per week
Open ended: Permanent

The Opportunity:

This role works as part of the PGR Support team in the delivery of administration for postgraduate research programmes and related activities, within the Business School’s strategic objectives of high quality research programmes and an excellent student experience.

The role supports a variety of activities across postgraduate research administration, including admissions, course administration and programme support.

Your skills and attributes for success:

Good communication and interpersonal skills, both in writing and in person
An understanding and care for excellent customer service/student experience
Able to plan own activities and tasks, with well-developed organisational, time management and prioritisation skills
Resourcefulness with a proactive approach to seeking out information to ensure effective, accurate task completion
Experience working within systems, software packages and processes

Grade UE06: £33,882 to £39,105 per annum, pro rata if part time
Institute of Ecology and Evolution / School of Biological Sciences / College of Sciences and Engineering
Full time: 35 hours per week
Fixed Term: for 24 months (Start date 1st March 2025)

We are looking for a Research Technician in Temporal Genomics and Metagenomics

This post is advertised as full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced research technician (RT) who will plan and carry out experimental work on museum specimens from various mammals and their associated microbiomes, as well as contribute to the efficient day-to-day running of the ancient DNA lab. The main job purpose is to assist with ongoing research on (meta)genomics of population declines, working with multiple mammalian species from around the world. This will involve extracting DNA from historical samples using ancient DNA techniques in the specialised environment of the ancient DNA lab, constructing next generation sequencing libraries, and performing quality checks. Contribution to sampling in the natural history museums and data analysis is possible. We therefore require a candidate with a graduate or postgraduate degree in a relevant field.

Your skills and attributes for success:

Molecular wet lab experience, in particular with DNA extraction and next generation library preparation
Excellent time management and organisational skills, great attention to detail
Providing training and supervision to both students and other lab members and supporting their experimental work
Experience working with degraded samples or ancient DNA molecular work

REGIUS CHAIR OF MEDICAL SCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Grade ACN4: £96,963 to £128,841 per year
College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Full time: 40 hours per week
Open ended: Permanent

Applications are invited for the University’s prestigious Regius Chair of Medical Science, which is vacant following the retirement of Sir John Savill.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding medical scientist to the post. The major remit of the role is to provide outward-facing integrated strategic leadership in medical research and innovation, supporting the University’s 2030 strategic plan and the vision for developing the University’s BioQuarter as the UK’s leading Health Innovation District. This role complements CMVMs expert Deans to bring together a transformative vision across disciplines that will help college grow and shape our research capability to achieve maximal impact and societal benefit.

The postholder will report to the Head of College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine and support the College Dean of Research. The Regius Chair will be a member of the College Senior Leadership Team and member of the College Research Committee.

We anticipate NHS Lothian will offer an honorary consultant contract for applicants who remain clinically active.

We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of gender or ethnic group. As women and members of ethnic minorities are currently under-represented in posts at this level we particularly encourage applications from members of these groups.

Informal Enquiries can be made, in confidence to Professor David Argyle, Head of College and Vice Principal for Medicine and Veterinary Medicine (David.argyle@ed.ac.uk).

We encourage all applicants to apply online at www.jobs.ed.ac.uk. The application process is quick and easy to follow, and you will receive email confirmation of safe receipt of your application. The online system allows you to submit a CV.

a full academic CV, including your contributions to supporting the wider research system; and
a covering letter (of no more than two A4 pages) outlining your interest in, and vision for, the role.
Your skills and attributes for success:

Clinically Qualified in Medicine but with a good understanding of the pathways from basic science to translational clinical delivery.
Internationally respected personal research record in the area of medical science and translation. Ideally with impactful research spanning from bench to clinic.
Exceptional strategic medical research leadership experience and impact at national level.
Record of engaging successfully with major UK research funders, with government(s), policy makers and industry

Grade UE07- £40, 247- £47,874

College of Science & Engineering- School of Engineering

Full Time: 35 hours per week

Fixed Term: 46 months



The Opportunity:

This exciting position is supporting the new Centre for Net Zero High Density Buildings (CeNZ-HighDB) within the Green Materials, Building Performance and Building Archetypes by contributing with the research and development, outreach and industry partner collaboration across a portfolio of projects. A primary aim of the Centre is to accelerate the green economy outcomes and impacts for the built environment and construction sector to deliver net zero.

Supporting the development of projects under the Green Materials, Building Performance and Building Archetypes TWG of the Centre, the role holder will help to deliver funded projects between the university and industry partners, within the remit of the TWG. The post-holder will report to the TWG Academic Lead to develop projects that involve the thermal performance of buildings, including energy efficiency, green thermal materials and products, carbon emission reduction methods and delivery initiatives in the retrofit of existing buildings through the archetype approach. This PDRA post, is contracted by the School of Engineering and based at the Edinburgh Futures Institute (EFI) aligned to the Centre for Future Infrastructure (CFI). The individual will work in close collaboration with other PDRA’s of different TWG’s of the Centre to form a research and management community.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week) over 46 months, 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.



Your skills and attributes for success:

Experience in Scottish/ UK building methods of construction, including heritage and conservation typologies,
Knowledge in the thermal performance of building components, materials and products,
Appreciation of the research and development of green materials and products, primarily for use in the reduction of heat loss in buildings,
Ability to collaborate in a research and project management capacity with Scottish and/ or UK companies,
Experience in the carbon emissions and energy reduction methods in existing buildings built in Scotland/ UK.