Doctoral research Work, Jobs in Scotland (with Salaries)

Research Associate
University of Edinburgh —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Research
- University
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Post-doctoral Research Associate
University of Edinburgh —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- University
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
5d
Research Assistant
University of Edinburgh —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- University
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
10d
Associate Dean - Research
RGU —Aberdeen
- £69,488 - £71,566 a year
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- University
5d
Network Coordinator and Post-Doctoral Research Fellow - AD2767
University of St Andrews —St. Andrews
- £38,784 a year
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- University
- School
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Lecturer in Marketing
Edinburgh Napier University —Edinburgh
- £46,049 - £58,225 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- Business
- Annual leave
Post-doctoral Research Associate DISPOP
University of Strathclyde —Glasgow
- £37,694 - £46,049 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Doctoral degree
- University
5d
Postdoctoral Research Assistant
University of Dundee —Dundee
- £36,024 - £37,174 a year
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- University
‘ScotLuxSplash’ Social Science Post-Doctoral Researcher
The James Hutton Institute —Aberdeen
- £35,124 - £37,325 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Education
- Travel
Research Fellow - AR3313
University of St Andrews —St. Andrews
- £38,784 - £43,482 a year
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- University
- Free parking
- Annual leave
5d
Lecturer in Applied Informatics
Edinburgh Napier University —Edinburgh
- £46,049 - £58,225 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- English
- Research
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
5d
Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Polar Diatom Responses To Changes In Light And Biogeochemical Impacts
University of Edinburgh —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- University
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
4d
Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Aquatic Health
University of Stirling —Stirling
- £47,389 - £67,468 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- Analysis skills
1d
Post Doctoral Research Associate - Magnetic Immunoassay and Biosensor Platform Development
University of Strathclyde —Glasgow
- £37,694 - £46,049 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
4d
Lecturer in Cyber Security and Systems Engineering
Edinburgh Napier University —Edinburgh
- £46,049 - £58,225 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Engineering
- Research
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
1d
Research Engineer â€“ Geothermal Reservoir & Well Engineering
Heriot Watt University —Edinburgh
- £37,694 - £47,389 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
9d
TRACC Clinical Lectureships 2027 intake
University of Edinburgh —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- English
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Senior Principal Clinical Psychologist B8B
NHS Scotland —Paisley
- £76,888 - £82,251 a year
- Full-time
- Research
9d

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Research Associate

University of Edinburgh -
Edinburgh

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Job details

Full-time

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
UK visa sponsorship
Employee discount

Qualifications

Law
English
Research
Machine learning

Full job description

UE07: £41,064 - £48,822 per annum

CSE / School of Informatics

Full Time: 35 hours per week

Fixed term: 24 months

The School of Informatics, University of Edinburgh invites applications for a 2-year Post-Doctoral Research Associate (PDRA), to do research on reliable constrained generation with large language models via neuro-symbolic models, with applications to biological data, under the supervision of Dr Antonio Vergari and in collaboration with Prof. Wouter Boomsma from the University of Copenhagen.

The Opportunity:

Don’t just see the bigger picture, help create it.

The University isn’t just any employer. We are part of a local community and a contributor to global thinking, progress and research. In Edinburgh, you are in one of the world’s most attractive cities with active arts and social sectors, while working in a University that has made significant contributions to society, medicine, physics and teaching for over four centuries. Our people have helped create the modern world and are working on more ground-breaking technologies and practices.

The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We look for the best in the field across all disciplines and provide a working environment where academics can develop their careers and passion for their chosen subject area. We offer the full range of academic roles and have a genuine focus on our student's performance and wellbeing.

The position is in collaboration with Prof. Wouter Boomsma from the University of Copenhagen. As part of this project, we aim to investigate the theoretical and practical foundations of reliable controlled generation with large language models (LLMs). We will do so by applying principled probabilistic neuro-symbolic techniques and advance the current state-of-the-art in terms of reliability and efficiency. This ambitious goal will be tested on sequential biological data.

The PDRA will be part of the April Lab at the School of Informatics, University of Edinburgh which is ranked among the top schools in Europe for AI research according to CSRankings . The PDRA will be supervised by Dr. Antonio Vergari, a leader in tractable probabilistic machine learning and neuro-symbolic AI, and will collaborate with researchers from Prof. Boomsma’s lab.

The PDRA role involves 1) conducting cutting-edge research in LLM constrained generation with neuro-symbolic layers, building on our lab’s pioneering research on reliable and trustworthy ML; and 2) assisting Prof. Boomsma’s team with applications to biological data; 3) writing scientific papers documenting the proposed methodology and presenting them at conferences.

This position includes funding for international travel to attend conferences and offers access to our HPC infrastructure. The position is open to UK and international applicants, with visa sponsorship available. 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.

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How to apply:

Please include the following documents in your application:

CV
1-page cover letter
2-page research statement that highlights how the past experience and current interests of the candidate align with this position and the work in the April Lab.

Applications without the above material will be desk rejected

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

A competitive salary.
An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.

Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion:

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also a Stonewall Proud Employer, actively promoting LGBTQ+ equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab)

The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 28 August 2026.

Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm UK time. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.

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doctoral research jobs in scotland

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Research Assistant

Associate Dean - Research

Network Coordinator and Post-Doctoral Research Fellow - AD2767

Lecturer in Marketing

Post-doctoral Research Associate DISPOP

Postdoctoral Research Assistant

‘ScotLuxSplash’ Social Science Post-Doctoral Researcher

Research Fellow - AR3313

Lecturer in Applied Informatics

Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Polar Diatom Responses To Changes In Light And Biogeochemical Impacts

Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Aquatic Health

Post Doctoral Research Associate - Magnetic Immunoassay and Biosensor Platform Development

Lecturer in Cyber Security and Systems Engineering

Research Engineer â€“ Geothermal Reservoir & Well Engineering

TRACC Clinical Lectureships 2027 intake

Senior Principal Clinical Psychologist B8B

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