Total 136 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Falkirk County, Scotland

UOE07 - £39,347 to £ 46,974

Institute for Imaging, Data and Communications, School of Engineering

Contract Type - Fixed Term - 3 Years

Full Time - 35 Hours Per Week

Posts x 4



The Opportunity:

The School of Engineering seeks to appoint four Research Associates in Causal AI. These Research Associate positions will contribute to the EPSRC funded CHAI AI Hub and the VIOS group at the University of Edinburgh.



We are looking for enthusiastic postdoctoral researchers to join our team led by Prof. Sotirios Tsaftaris (https://vios.science) in the prestigious high-profile CHAI AI Hub [https://www.chai.ac.uk] funded by EPSRC to help us develop new causal AI methods as applied to a variety of healthcare applications co-created within an ecosystem of partners and stakeholders. Our aspiration is to change the future of healthcare precisely because we devise better AI methods rooted in causal.



Areas of particular interest include generative models, representation learning, causal predictive models.



The candidate will:

join a dynamic, international team of several postdocs and students working in AI at the University of Edinburgh –a powerhouse in artificial intelligence, engineering and medicine;
contribute to a national center of excellence where deep learning and AI meets real healthcare data directly addressing industry and societal needs; and
visit and interact with academic partners at Imperial College London, Kings College London, University College London, The University of Manchester and The University of Exeter as well as large body of industry, policy and government stakeholders (more than 50)
interact with more than 80 affiliated researchers and 8 PDRAs and 11 PhD students of CHAI.


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 weekly arrangement subject to planning.



Your skills and attributes for success:

A relevant PhD
Expertise in the areas of interest above evidenced by related publications in well-regarded venues
An ability to deliver quick proof-of-concepts of your original thinking
Good communication skills and ability to work within a team
A positive attitude illustrating enthusiasm in high risk/reward open-ended research

University Services
Information Services

Research Information Administrator
Vacancy Reference: 146148
Salary: UofG Grade 6, £32,332 - £36,024 per annum

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and Open Ended With Funding End Date of 31 Mar 2025. We would also consider applicants looking for Part Time arrangements.

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 573 years, and today we are one of the world's top 100 universities. We are delighted to have recently been awarded Scottish University of the Year by the Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024, demonstrating that we are not only one of the best universities in the United Kingdom, but one of the best universities for the world. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.

As a Research Information Administrator you will work with researchers across the University to facilitate open research. You will support compliance with research funder open access and data sharing requirements, and Research Excellence Framework exercise requirements. Furthermore, you will oversee administration of research outcomes reporting to funders to demonstrate compliance with these requirements.

Closing Date: 22 May 2024

As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.
3 A flexible approach to working.
4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.

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UoE Grade 7 - £39,347 - £46,974 per annum

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Science

School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences

Full time, Fixed Term (24 months)


We are looking for a postdoctoral research associate for a full-time, fixed term post for 24 months from July 2024 to work as part of the Edinburgh team on the John Templeton Foundation funded project “Functional Communication, Quality of Life, and Human Flourishing,” with Principal Investigator: Dr Dan Mirman (Edinburgh).

The Opportunity:

The focus of your research will be on a mixed methods (qualitative and quantitative) project examining communication strategies in post-stroke aphasia. This project will focus on strategies that people with aphasia use to communicate in real-world settings and will use participatory research principles where the experiences of people with aphasia are a key form of knowledge that will define the research questions and methods.

The role will be based within Psychology, 7 George Square (Central Campus). Opportunities for discussion on informal hybrid workplace arrangements can be discussed at the time of offer, however please note that some on campus working is required.

Your skills and attributes for success:

PhD or equivalent degree in Psychology, Speech Science/Communication Disorders, or related discipline (pending assumed complete can be considered).

Experience in aphasia research, including primary data collection (recruiting and testing participants with aphasia).

Familiarity with discourse and/or functional communication research in aphasia.

Experience in qualitative OR quantitative data analysis.

Experience in disseminating scientific results through presenting at conference and peer reviewed journal publications.

Grade UE07 - £39,347 - £46,974 per annum

College of Science and Engineering - School of Chemistry

Full time - 35 hours per week

Fixed term contract - 12 months


The Opportunity:

A Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) position is available starting from ca. July 1st 2024 for 12 months.

The PDRA will be supervised by Dr Jennifer Garden and is based in the School of Chemistry at the University of Edinburgh. This post is full-time (35 hours per week), and is funded through the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship programme. This project is part of a larger endeavour studying the synthesis and application of novel block copolymers, and focuses on the preparation and characterisation of new polymer materials.

You can find more details about the Garden group at https://www.gardengroupchemistry.com

This project requires a highly motivated candidate, with a PhD in polymer chemistry. The ideal candidate will have expertise in ring-opening and/or olefin polymerisation as well as some experience in characterising the mechanical, thermal and/or rheological properties of polymer materials. The candidate should be capable of working under their own initiative, performing collaborative projects and leading a small research team.

For informal enquires please contact: j.garden@ed.ac.uk

Your skills and attributes for success:

Expertise in synthesis and polymer chemistry
Expertise in characterisation techniques
A willingness to learn and develop
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong time management and organisational skills

This is an exciting time to join the Faculty of Arts & Humanities Research Team as we launch and develop the new 'Transformative Humanities' framework for the Faculty. Research lies at the centre of Arts and Humanities at Durham, from our research-led teaching to our individual and collaborative research. Our research environment is lively, cross-disciplinary and articulated through a rich array of activities, from seminars and conferences to performances and public events.

The successful applicant will be a key member of a high performing team, which supports the administration of the research environment across the Faculty. The post holder will work closely with the Senior Research Administrators and the Deputy Executive Dean for Research. They will also work with colleagues in our seven departments and other University teams including Research Innovations Service, Marketing and Communications, and Finance and Procurement. The team works in a hybrid manner and have an office on the World Heritage Site Durham.

Responsibilities will include: day-to-day diary management for the Deputy Executive Dean (Research); acting as first point of contact for the team inbox; monitoring and supporting work undertaken by the Faculty Filmmaker in Residence; managing research processes including research leave and internal funding competitions; website and SharePoint page maintenance; organising and supporting Faculty, departmental and research centre events; organising and minuting Faculty committee meetings; contributing to process improvement projects.

The successful candidate must be able to form excellent working relationships with key stakeholders, work independently and act effectively on their own initiative

Working at Durham

A competitive salary is only one part of the many fantastic benefits you will receive if you join the University: you will also receive access to the following fantastic benefits:

* 27 Days annual leave per year in addition to 8 public holidays and 4 customary days per year - a total of 39 days per year. The University closes between Christmas and New Year.
* No matter how you travel to work, we have you covered. We have parking across campus, a cycle to work scheme which helps you to buy a bike and discount with local bus and train companies.
* Lots of support for health and wellbeing including discounted membership for our state of the art sport and gym facilities and access to a 24-7 Employee Assistance Programme.
* On site nursery is available and access to holiday camps for children aged 5-16 throughout the year.
* Family friendly policies, including maternity and adoption leave, which are among the most generous in the higher education sector (and likely above and beyond many employers).
* There is a genuine commitment to developing our colleagues professionally and personally. There is a comprehensive range of development courses, apprenticeships and access to qualifications and routes to develop your career in the University. All staff have dedicated annual time to concentrate on their personal development opportunities.
* The opportunity to take part in staff volunteering activities to make a difference in the local community
* Discounts are available via our benefits portal including; money off at supermarkets, high street retailers, IT products such as Apple, the cinema and days out at various attractions.
* We offer generous pension schemes.

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CIS Labourer needed to work in a 4 man team full time work , training will be given if needed
Must have upto date cscs card and UTR number

Pick up point in east end , Glasgow Contact number
07801454414

You will develop and implement experiment(s) examining neuro-physiological responses to EU belonging, through original research, experimental design, implementation, and analysis, conducting surveys using Academic Prolific, using Imotions biometric software for neurophysiological research, and implementing Bayesian and frequentist analyses.


This post is fixed term for 12 months from September 2024 to August 2025

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.


Your skills and attributes for success:

A PhD (or equivalent training and work experience) in a relevant social science with training or skills relevant to the project on neurophysiology of European identity.
Demonstrable post-doctoral or equivalent work experience, particularly critical engagement in conceptual and theoretical work on the underlying psychological drivers of European belonging.
Relevant postdoctoral experience (or equivalent work experience) of conducting online surveys and survey experiments using Academic Prolific, and of developing, implementing and analysing lab-based experiments using Imotions biometric software for neurophysiological research.
Excellent statistical skills and ability to implement both Bayesian and frequentist analyses.
Ability and willingness to undertake international travel for purpose of project meetings, workshops and dissemination

Grade, Salary Range: UE07, £39,347.00 - £46,974.00

School of Engineering, College of Science & Engineering

Institute/Discipline: Integrated Micro and Nano Systems

Full-time 35 hours per week

Fixed term for up to 5 years


The Opportunity:

This position is affiliated with the UKRI APRIL AI Hub that aspires to develop AI tools to accelerate innovation across semiconductor technologies, novel microchip designs and system architectures – leading to faster, cheaper, greener and overall, more power-efficient electronics. As one of nine UKRI funded AI Hubs, this is a highly visible programme both nationally and internationally.

The post-holder will work closely with a team of talented researchers and the APRIL operations team to support the development of novel AI capabilities, tools and methodologies that can enhance the productivity of engineers in designing, developing and testing advanced electronic devices and systems. More specifically, the post-holder will be able to develop and introduce AI tools in electronics testing and verification for predicting what to test and when. The research spans from improving scenario coverage in certification tests across devices/systems to automatically deciphering underlying physical mechanism is emerging beyond-CMOS devices.

The post-holder will have the ability to engage with world-leading experts across AI and electronics both at Edinburgh and in other UK higher education (HE) institutions but also industrial partners to ensure relevance of their Research in addressing state-of-art challenges in electronics.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication, organisation, and technical skills. They will enjoy working in a dynamic environment and be able to work on their own initiative as well as being an active team member. The role will report to the APRIL Hub Director (Principal Investigator), with on-going engagement with other researchers in the Hub as well as academic leads.

This role is UE07 and is available on a fixed term basis for up to 60 months.

A full list of main responsibilities and the knowledge, skills and experience required for the role can be found in the full job description below.


Your skills and attributes for success:

-A 1st class undergraduate degree and a PhD in Electronics or AI, or a clearly related area, with a proven contact with Electronics Testing and Verification, or a closely related area or equivalent industry experience.
-Experience in AI tools for Electronics Testing & Verification automation and with with Electronics Testing and instrumentation.
-A track record of research in AI, with a specific focus on Electronics Testing and Verification or a closely related area.
-Experience in delivering research project results in an Electronics Testing and Verification and/or AI context; i.e. a record of peer-reviewed journal and conference papers in a relevant area.
-Ability to be adaptive and accepting of new ideas and a willingness to approach new challenges and adjusts plans to meet new priorities.

Grade UE10 £43,504- £64,461

Deanery of Clinical Sciences

Full-Time 40 hours per week

Fixed-term 12 month contract


The Opportunity:

Applications are invited for a Clinical Research Fellowship in Cardiology at the University of Edinburgh’s Centre for Cardiovascular Science (CVS) with a view to obtaining a PhD. Potential applicants should contact Professor Nicholas L Mills (0131 242 6515) or Dr Kuan Ken Lee (0131 242 6515).

Professor Mills and Dr Lee’s research interests are in health data research, cardiac biomarkers, care pathways and data-enabled clinical trials. For further details see the CVS website.

Under Professor Mills and Dr Lee’s supervision, the appointee will be required to demonstrate an ability to work independently and deliver a wide range of complex tasks. They will need to demonstrate enthusiasm, commitment and self-motivation to deliver the health data research projects. During this post, the appointee will obtain a higher postgraduate (PhD or MD) degree.

This post is full-time (40 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.


Your skills and attributes for success:

-Registration with the General Medical Council
-Have MRCP, MRCS or equivalent.
-Have clinical experience in cardiology or medicine.
-Have experience of health data research or programming with R
-Please note - Applicants should include approx. 300 words describing their research experience to date and indicating their preferred area of research for their --PhD as part of their supporting statement.

The Role and Department

The Research Operations Team is part of Research and Innovation Services (RIS) and provides comprehensive support to academic and PSS colleagues across the lifecycle of a research project. The team comprises pre- and post-award services, consultancy support, and systems implementation and development. Support includes tailored financial and contractual advice and management to all researchers at Durham, from planning, costing, and pricing the initial proposal to ensuring that contracts and agreements are negotiated effectively and efficiently to ensuring robust financial management and compliance of awarded projects. Research Operations works alongside the various teams which make up the Research & Innovation Services and in partnership with Professional Support colleagues across the University to help facilitate research-related planning, reporting and development and to meet the needs of both the individual researcher and the wider institution.

As a Research Grants and Contracts Manager (RGCM) you will play a key role in supporting and developing externally funded research grant activity by providing high quality support and advice to academic staff in the preparation, submission and contractual negotiation of research grants and awards. You will join an enthusiastic and supportive team of RGCMs based in the central office but will also be expected to spend time in the academic departments you support to provide a key link role between the academic community and RIS.

The RGCM will be first point of contact for an academic wishing to apply for external research funding and will provide support and expert advice in a number of key activities including: identifying and disseminating funding opportunities, delivering training and information events, lay reviewing applications, project managing the submission process of the bid including responsibility for budget development and seeking internal approvals. Once awarded, and working closely with post-award colleagues, you will provide support to ensure timely acceptance of the award including contract negotiation and ensuring all ethical and due diligence checks are complete. It is essential that the RGCM is highly organised, pays close attention to detail, and has a pro-active approach to problem-solving. The capability to prioritise and manage a busy and varied workload is crucial. The ability to work across a number of concurrent projects at different stages of development is essential. A confident communicator, you will form close working relationships with the other members of the Operations Team, Research Development Team, Faculty Officials, Heads of Department, Directors of Research, Department Managers and other members of Professional Support Staff.

Dependent on experience, the successful applicant may need to work on campus for the majority of the time for the first three months.

Further information about the role and the responsibilities is on the job description.

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trainee roofer cladder ,will suit a young person wanting to learn a trade must live locally to baillieston or east end of Glasgow or have own transport, up to date CSCS card and PPE ,
All training will be given and we will put you through all other cards needed.
Contact number
07801 454414

CIS roofer needed to work in a 4 man team full time the work is in the central belt of Scotland
Must have upto date cscs card , UTR ,PPE ,ipaf .own transport needed or Pick up point in east end of Glasgow , Contact number
07801454414

The School of Education at Durham University is looking for a talented individual to join its team as an Assistant Professor (Education) in Primary Science and support the delivery of our Initial Teacher Training programmes.

This post offers an exciting opportunity to make a major contribution to the development of internationally excellent pedagogy and teaching while allowing unrivalled opportunities to progress and embed your career in an exciting and progressive institution.

As one of the best schools of education in the country and beyond, the School of Education at Durham University represents an environment that is conducive to producing research of world-leading quality and enabling outstanding impact, in terms of its vitality and sustainability, as evidenced by the most recent Research Excellence Framework exercise (REF 2021) in which we were ranked second overall in the UK for our research, and ranked joint first for research impact and first for research outputs.

We are committed to research-led and research informed teaching and diversity in approaches to accommodate needs and potential of student learners. Our current portfolio of teaching ranges from undergraduate programmes (a BA in Education Studies and a BA in Primary Education), through Postgraduate Taught Masters pathways (from MA Education to MA Research Methods) and PGCE Primary/Secondary to Postgraduate Research. Overall, we are ranked 5th in the Complete University Guide. We are also a top 100 THE World Ranked School of Education, ranked 77th in 2023 and were rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last two inspections.

Applicants must demonstrate teaching excellence in the field of Primary Science Education, with the ability to teach our students to an exceptional standard and to fully engage in the services, citizenship and values of the University. You will have UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience of working in UK Primary schools. You will be expected to engage in scholarship related to pedagogy, and, as such, will be expected to participate in one of the School's the thematic areas for research, noting that any other independent research (beyond pedagogy) is not part of this post. The appointment will be on the University's 'Education Track' career path, which provides clearly defined opportunities for progression against defined criteria.

The successful candidate will ideally be in post by September 2024.

For more information, please visit our School pages at www.dur.ac.uk/education/.

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Morgan Hunt are currently recruiting for a high regarded public sector organisation in Belfast who require a Research Software Engineer-Team Lead on a Full Time Contract available for 24 months

The chosen candidate will be responsible for the effective planning and day to day management of activities relating to the delivery of the High Performance Computing (HPC) and Research Data Storage (RDS) services.

Role Responsibilities

• Mange the technical development and maintenance of the HPC, RDS and related systems and services.
• Assist in the management of the NI-HPC RSE technical team.
• Manage the Kelvin2 and Tier2 services for researchers.
• Collaborate with eh Network, Security and Active Directory teams

Role Requirements

• Hold minimum of a degree or MSc (or equivalent qualification) in a Science or closely related relevant discipline (e.g. Engineering or Medicine)
• Experience in a large-scale computing environment.
• Experience working with one Linux.
• History of team management
• Knowledge of Big Data and/or A.I.
• Experience supporting HPC clusters (High Performance Computing)

Role Details

• 2-year fixed term
• Full Time
• Hybrid Working-must attend office 2 times a week.
• Belfast based.
• £46,000-£57,000 per annum
• Great pension and holidays

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Grade UE06: £31,396.00 to £36,024.00 Per Annum (A revised salary range for this grade of £32,982 to £38,205 is planned to take effect from Spring 2024).

College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine / Institute for Regeneration and Repair / Centre for Reproductive Health.

Fixed Term Contract: 18 months.

Full Time - 35 Hours Per Week.

Our research team at the Centre for Reproductive Health are looking to recruit a highly motivated individual to support a clinical research group working on developing methods to preserve and restore fertility in males treated for childhood cancer.

The Opportunity:

The post offers an opportunity to join a dynamic research group within the recently opened Institute for Regeneration and Repair. The successful applicant will support all aspects of our experimental work aimed at developing strategies for fertility preservation in children with cancer. This post is advertised as full-time (35 hours per week).

Informal enquiries may be directed to:

Rod Mitchell

Professor of Developmental Endocrinology, University of Edinburgh

rod.mitchell@ed.ac.uk

Your skills and attributes for success:

Undergraduate degree in a biological science subject. Trained in animal research with current/previous Home Office personal licence.
Competence in cell culture, genetic manipulation (e.g. siRNA, CRISPR/-Cas9), RNA and protein extraction, hormone assays, Western and qRTPCR analysis, histological analyses including advanced imaging methods.
Evidence of ability to integrate disparate methodologies.
Proven ability to work to deadlines.
Knowledge of Health and Safety and GM regulations.