Total 119 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Edinburgh, Scotland, Edinburgh, EH2 3AH

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.

Job Description

Children, Education and Justice Services

Teacher of Mathematics - Fixed term until 30/09/2025
Liberton High School

Salary: £31,584 - £47,565 per year
Hours: 35 per week

We are a successful school, which is evident in our attainment journey over the past 5 years. Liberton serves a socially diverse community where 70% of our students live in quintile 1 and 2 of the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation, and many of our families join us from a variety of different countries and cultures. This all adds to our pride in that our School represents a community where each individual is valued and respected and welcome for who they are.

Our core school belief is that ‘Everyone Matters’ this is visible and lived by pupils, staff and families. It is underpinned by our values of Ready, Respectful and Responsible. We believe in positive relationships for learning, and that every person has the right to achieve, and exceed their potential.

Due to staffing changes within the department, we are looking to appoint a highly skilled and motivated Teacher of Mathematics. We are looking for a candidate who can add their experience and knowledge to existing teaching and introduce new ideas and strategies appropriate to our learners.

Salaries will be in accordance with the Scheme of Salaries and Conditions of Service for Teaching Staff in School Education.

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

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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

Grade 6, salary range: £31,396- £36,024

College of Science and Engineering, School of Informatics

Full time 35 hours per week

Fixed term for 24 months

1 post available

The School of Informatics, University of Edinburgh and the Institute of Design Informatics invites applications for a two-year, postdoctoral research assistant (PDRA) to examine the links between the culture wars and platform politics. The PDRA will investigate the intensifying online hostility that is setting local and national green initiatives and UK environmental policies against car use and civil liberties. With the project-lead, Dr Alex Taylor, the PDRA will help kick-start a project seeking to understand the extent to which digital platforms are woven into a polarised politics that jeopardises the UK’s progress towards climate goals and intensifies divisions between already fractured communities across the county. The research from this project will be used to inform design and policy guidance for internet platform providers and regulatory bodies.

The Opportunity:

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 successful candidate will have:

Degree in appropriate field
Research experience studying technology enabled communities and/or online behaviour


Candidates should also be able to demonstrate:

A PhD in Anthropology, HCI/CSCW, Sociology, Science and Technology Studies, or similar
Critical thinking with a focus on the relations between technology and society/culture
An understanding of current debates and policies connected to climate change
Ability to conduct self-motivated research
Ability to produce high quality written outputs
Recruitment will aim at selecting those candidates with the best possible performance in these criteria.

UOE - Grade 6 £31,396- £36,024

School/Department - Edinburgh Research Office, Corporate Services Group

Contract Type - Full time (35 hours per week), Permanent

The University of Edinburgh Research Office is looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Clinical Research Funding Specialist to join the Research Funding Team. The post holder will proactively facilitate, support and contribute to the submission and award of externally funded research activity involving human participants, through expert guidance on content and administrative structures, in or led by their portfolio of schools or funders.

The Opportunity:

The Edinburgh Research Office operates within the context of an ambitious and growing research agenda at the University of Edinburgh. As a Clinical Research Funding Specialist, you will proactively support budget preparation, review and submit applications and accept awards of externally funded research activity on behalf of the University. You will collaborate with researchers and local support staff to provide expert guidance on areas such as NHS protocols, funder requirements, contracting, eligibility and more for those proposals in or led by your portfolio of schools or funders.

You will be given opportunities to work agilely across all teams to support the delivery of business-critical objectives, for example: key projects, major deadlines, and other time sensitive initiatives. Whilst participating in one of these initiatives you will be under matrix management.

Your skills and attributes for success:

Process-driven, great attention to detail and problem-solving ability
Demonstrable knowledge of the UK research environment, especially clinical
Demonstrable ability to analyse and summarise complex issues in research funding
Team player with good interpersonal skills, a collegial and customer-focused approach to the delivery of services