Total 89 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Glasgow, Scotland

Are you an experienced Administrator who has an interest in HR/Learning and Development? If so, you'll be interested in this role. We are looking to hire a temporary L&D Coordinator to support our public sector client for 6 months initially.

You will work from home 4 days per week with one day on site in their Glasgow office. The salary is £24,623 - £30,850 depending on experience. Hours of work are flexible covering a 37 working week through Monday - Friday.

HR/L&D Coordinator responsibilities include:

• Act as the first point of contact for administrative elements of the employee life cycle from new starters to leavers
• Managing the centralised inbox and the centralised phone line to effectively deal with HR queries from employees, managers and external organisations
• Update the HR system with joiners, leavers and contractual changes in advance of the monthly payroll deadline
• Manage the new starter administration process, including preparation of offer letters and contracts of employment,
• Liaising with new joiners, taking up references and security checks and following relevant starter procedures to ensure that all systems are in place prior to a new employee joining
• Manage the leaver process, including all administration surrounding employees leaving the organisation
• Ensure that all contractual changes are implemented promptly, with appropriate paperwork completed
• Process written requests for information from external organisations, such as references, mortgage application etc

To apply for this L&D Coordinator position, you will require:

• Experience in HR /L&D environment
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage your own time whilst working on multiple tasks within deadlines and SLA's
• Excellent customer service skills
• Able to demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail
• Proven IT literacy skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build good working relationships with managers and employees at all levels
• A good team player, able to maintain confidentiality

Apply now or call Alice at the Glasgow office for further information.

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College of Social Sciences
School of Law

Research Intern
Vacancy Reference: 149876
Salary: UofG Grade 6, £32,332 - £36,024 per annum

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.

The School of Law is seeking to appoint up to three Research Interns to support the work of its research groups in Corporate and Financial Law; Criminal Law; International Law, Conflict and Security; Legal Theory; Private Law; Public Law and the Scottish Civil Justice Hub. You can learn more about each of these groups by visiting: https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/law/research/groups/

The Interns will work with research group heads and the School’s Directors of Research to provide support to the groups. The nature of the work will be varied and could include organising research related events, disseminating information online and on social media, providing research assistance for particular research projects or funding applications and/or undertaking research administration.

This is an opportunity to get involved in and gain an insight into the research activities of the Law School. The School has a vibrant research environment, which you will become part of. We host numerous research events, welcome visiting scholars from around the world, publish world leading outputs and work with non-academic partners so that our research can make a difference to society. You would also be able to take advantage of the University’s extensive training and support programme for academic researchers.

These posts are full time (35 hours per week), one-year appointments and may suit recent LLB graduates in particular.

Informal enquiries may be directed to the School’s Directors of Research, Professors James Chalmers and Fiona Leverick (law-research-director@glasgow.ac.uk).

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University of Glasgow
College of Science and Engineering Administration

Research Support Administrator (3 positions)
Vacancy Reference: 148551
Grade/Pay Scale: UofG Grade 5, £25,138 - £29,605 per annum

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 572 years. Today, we are one of the world's top 100 universities and ranked 13th in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Impact Rankings 2023, 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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 3 Research Administrators to work within the College of Science and Engineering (CoSE).

In these roles, the successful candidates will provide comprehensive research management support, administration and process advice and guidance to Project Co-ordinators and Principal Investigators across the college, fostering a strong customer service culture.

The postholders will be the main point of contact between College staff and University Services Research Support Office staff to clarify, and implement administrative requirements and resolve issues in order to provide effective research management support to Principal Investigators.

In addition, they will provide administration support to the College Research Office.

These posts are full time (35 hours per week) and two posts are available for up to 12 months and the third for up to 7 months or until the substantive postholders return.

Please Note: If you are a current employee of the University of Glasgow, please be advised that the University would consider an internal secondment opportunity for this post. University of Glasgow applicants should seek clearance for release for internal secondment from their line manager before making a formal application.

Closing date: 23:45 on 31st July 2024

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Clinical grade AMN2: £43,504.00 - £64,461.00 per annum
CMVM/Edinburgh Cancer Centre
Full-time: 40 hours per week
Fixed-term: for 3.5 years


The Opportunity:

Edinburgh Cancer Centre is seeking a motivated Clinical Research Fellow with experience at Specialty Trainee level in Oncology. This prestigious position is an exceptional opportunity for an aspiring researcher to embark on an original research project leading to a PhD as part of a European research programme in digital patient-centred care.

This post is full-time clinical post (40 hours per week).

Your skills and attributes for success:

Enthusiasm for patient-centred care
An appetite for data-driven health research and digital innovation
Specialty Training in Oncology
Research Project: The successful candidate will engage in an innovative research project tailored towards digital health solutions in cancer care. The specific focus of the project will be mutually defined post-interview, aligning with the strategic priorities of the Edinburgh Cancer Informatics research group and the MyPath Horizon Europe programme [http:/mypath-cancercare.eu]. Key research areas may include digital health, epidemiology, health technology assessment, health economics, quality improvement, real world data, and informatics.

Clinical Implementation: The role involves supporting a critical implementation study evaluating the MyPath digital solution for the use case of metastatic breast cancer management, in collaboration with a pan-European team of health researchers, co-led from Oslo University Hospital and the University of Edinburgh.

Clinical Exposure: The fellow will gain practical experience by working in a breast cancer oncology outpatient clinic once a week, supporting the implementation study as well as contributing directly to patient care and clinical research integration.

What We Offer: The Clinical Fellow will join a world-class research environment at one of the leading cancer research centers. They will benefit from direct mentorship and guidance from an expert supervisory team in Oncology, Clinical Research and Palliative Care. There will be broad opportunities for professional development and acquiring specialized skills through various postgraduate educational programmes at the University of Edinburgh’s Usher Institute and Institute of Genetics and Cancer.

UE07 £39,347-£46,974 per annum
CSE / School of Geosciences
Fixed term 36 months
Full time 35 hours per week

The Opportunity:

Develop ecological understanding of viruses of methane cycling prokaryotes in peatlands. This is to be achieved using metagenomics, viromics, methane flux analysis and population dynamics modelling in collaboration with a large international team funded by Human Frontier Science Program.

This post is fixed term (36 months) and 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: Relevant PhD or equivalent experience in microbial ecology, microbiology, bioinformatics, computational biology

Knowledge of microbial community ecology and interactions and an up-to-date understanding of the science of the biogeochemical cycling of elements and microbial controls
A high standard of programming skills relevant to microbial sequencing data analysis and ability to effectively manage and process large data sets
Good organisational skills and ability to work independently under appropriate supervision to a high academic standard, in addition to team-working
Ability to communicate complex information clearly, orally and in writing

Grade UE07 £39,347- £46,974 per annum
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences/University of Edinburgh Business School
Fixed Term: 36 months/3 years (September 2024 - February 2027)

Full Time: 35 hours per week

We are looking to hire a highly motivated Research Fellow in Food Systems Thinking (Analytical Support), 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 fixed term (36 months) and 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 Lindsay Jaacks and Dr Peter Alexander (Unit Leads – Analytical Unit), the Research Fellow in Food Systems Transformation (Analytical Support) will provide essential analytical support to relevant authorities in Scotland including reviewing, refining, and baselining a basket of indictors of progress for measuring food systems transformation. Indicators will cover the outcome categories listed in the GFN Act namely: 1) the environment, including climate change, wildlife and the natural environment; 2) health and physical and mental wellbeing; 3) social and economic wellbeing; 4) economic development, 5) animal welfare, 6) education, and 7) child poverty.


Your skills and attributes for success:

PhD or equivalent professional experience in relevant field. This includes a wide range of possible quantitative disciplines such as economics, statistics, environmental science, or epidemiology.
Skills in writing for academic and/or stakeholder audiences, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and/or stakeholder outputs.
Interest in food systems transformation in Scotland
Proven ability to work independently and as a member of a diverse team.
Highly organized and adept at multi-tasking.

Grade 7, £39,347-£46,974

School of Engineering, College of Science & Engineering

Institute of Multiscale Thermofluids

Fixed Term Contract- 24 months

Full Time- 35 hours per week



The Opportunity:

The Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) position is to work with Dr Rohit Pillai in the Institute for Multiscale Thermofluids, School of Engineering at the University of Edinburgh. This position is funded by his ERC Starting Grant NANO-COOL (underwritten by the UKRI). This project focuses on developing a computational toolkit to design the next generation of electronics cooling devices. The candidate is expected to have expertise and experience in particle-based computer simulations in the broad area of interfacial phenomena or heat and mass transfer.

This post will focus on: a) running molecular simulations of heat transfer at complex solid/liquid interfaces; and b) extending the application of our recently-developed spectral capabilities to understand and optimise interfacial heat transfer. For an overview of our recent work in this area, as well as the broad contours of the proposed work, see our recent paper: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.jpcc.4c00536.


Our group is broadly interested in computational/theoretical study of nanoscale physics underlying interfacial phenomena, with a focus on engineering applications. We use molecular dynamics, kinetic theory, computational fluid dynamics, and multiscale modelling. Further details about our research group can be found at https://multiscaleflowx.ac.uk. Exceptional research and training opportunities in our research group include:

weekly meetings with PI and regular group meetings to discuss the research progress;
collaborating with a large interdisciplinary network of researchers;
regular opportunities for travel to national/international conferences to present new research;
training and experience in state-of-the-art engineering research software;
exceptional career development opportunities (most of our recent PDRAs have either moved into independent academic roles or won competitive research fellowships by the end of their contract).
Interviews will be held soon after the closing date of the advert, and the position is set to commence in September 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. The post is for 24 months in the first instance, with extension possible based on performance and mutual interest. Informal enquiries are welcome and should please be directed to R.Pillai@ed.ac.uk. Please get in touch for example if you meet some - but not all - the listed criteria, and would like to ascertain your background fit for this advertised role



Your skills and attributes for success:

-An undergraduate degree and a computational PhD in engineering, physical sciences, applied mathematics or a clearly related area.
-Proven track record of research in computational solid/fluid dynamics, with a specific expertise in interfacial phenomena or heat and mass transfer.
-Demonstrable skills in developing and running particle-based computer simulations.
-A track record of high-quality research outputs, including peer-reviewed journal articles.
-Strong oral and written communication skills, including with colleagues from different backgrounds.

UE07: £39,347 - £46,974

Finance / Edinburgh Research Office

Open ended, full time (35 hours per week)

We are looking for a proactive and motivated Research Bid Development Executive to join the University of Edinburgh’s new Strategic Proposals team. As such, they will have a vital contribution towards meeting the goals of the University’s ambitious Research and Innovation 2030 Strategy.

The Opportunity:

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to support the embedding of the Strategic Proposals team, which is core to the University’s newly launched Research & Innovation 2030 Strategy. The post holder will primarily support University applicants leading strategic international proposals to be submitted to prestigious schemes such as the European Research Council (ERC) calls. They will work closely with colleagues from across Edinburgh Research Office, as well as broader research support services including those in Schools, Institutes and Colleges.

Your skills and attributes for success:

Exceptional writer and communicator, with experience of working in a research environment (e.g. as a PhD student, researcher or research support professional)
Experience of successfully supporting the development, review and submission of competitive grant applications for external funding
Highly organised, ensuring deadlines are met and new processes or events are delivered successfully
Excellent collaborative ethos, with proven ability to work effectively with co-workers, researchers, external stakeholders
Customer-oriented approach with a reputation for high quality service delivery.

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

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.