Research assistant Work, Jobs in Fife (with Salaries)

Research Assistant
University of Dundee —Dundee
- £30,805 - £37,174 a year
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- School
6d
Research Assistant
University of Edinburgh —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- University
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
14d
Research Impact Associate (CMVM)
University of Edinburgh —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- University
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
11d
Postdoctoral Research Assistant
University of Dundee —Dundee
- £37,174 - £45,413 a year
- Doctoral degree
- Laboratory experience
- English
3d
Research Associate
University of Edinburgh —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Computer Science
- Supervising experience
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Research Assistant/Associate in Micromanufacturing of Passive Wireless Components
Heriot Watt University —Edinburgh
- £31,236 - £43,482 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- University
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
3d
Research Associate in Bioengineering
Heriot Watt University —Edinburgh
- £37,694 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Annual leave
11d
Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Edinburgh —Edinburgh
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- English
- University
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
4d
Post-Doctoral Research Associate
University of Edinburgh —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Psychology
- Organisational skills
- Employee discount
Research Associate in Quantum Optics and Optical Spectroscopy of Two-Dimensional Materials
Heriot Watt University —Edinburgh
- £37,694 - £47,389 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- University
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
4d
Research Associate in Virtual Laboratories for Physics Education in Ghana
University of Edinburgh —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- University
- JavaScript
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Research Associate in Electronics and Electrical Engineering (Wearable Sensors)
Heriot Watt University —Edinburgh
- £37,694 - £47,389 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- System design
- University
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
7d

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Research Assistant

University of Dundee -
Dundee

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Fixed term contract
£30,805 - £37,174 a year
6 days ago

Qualifications

Master's degree
Bachelor's degree

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Closing date

Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 23:59

Salary

£30,805 - £37,174 per annum
Grade 6

Contract type

Fixed Term
April 2028

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School of Science and Engineering

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Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science

The Faculty of Science, Engineering and Business has an international reputation for excellent teaching and topical research, particularly in addressing global challenges in energy, the environment, health care, technology, forensic science and infrastructure.

As a key appointment we are recruiting for an exceptional individual to join us as a Research Assistant. This is an analytical chemistry role, focused on the sample processing, chemical analysis, and generation of high-quality data in support of national drug checking, monitoring and associated chemical and toxicological research activities.

Your priorities will include:

Undertake routine qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis of samples suspected to contain controlled substances using established analytical methods
Maintain clear, accurate and detailed analytical records, databases, and documentation associated with sample analysis
Work in compliance with Home Office Controlled Drugs licence requirements, including secure handling, storage, and documentation of controlled substances
Receipt and preparation of samples for laboratory chemical analysis, submitted to the NTRL in accordance with established protocols and governance requirements
Contribute to the interpretation and reporting of analytical results for internal use and onward communication through established project channels

Who we're looking for:

Essential

Educated to BSc or MSc level in analytical chemistry or a closely related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
Demonstrable working knowledge of GC-MS, HPLC, FTIR, and IMS instrumentation
Practical experience of the chemical analysis of drug samples
Ability to work accurately and methodically, maintaining detailed records and high standards of data quality and record keeping

Desirable

Familiarity with drug checking or drug monitoring contexts
Experience of working with complex or mixed substance samples
Awareness of emerging trends in illicit drug markets
Experience contributing to research reports or publications

We are one of the UK's leading universities, internationally recognised for our expertise across a range of disciplines and research breakthroughs in multiple areas, including science, medicine and engineering, amongst many others. Our purpose is to transform lives, locally and globally, which we do as a community of staff (Professional Services and Academic Faculties), students and alumni. Professional Services directorates are key to delivering the University strategy and driving change across the University.

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Research Assistant

Research Assistant

Research Impact Associate (CMVM)

Postdoctoral Research Assistant

Research Associate

Research Assistant/Associate in Micromanufacturing of Passive Wireless Components

Research Associate in Bioengineering

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Post-Doctoral Research Associate

Research Associate in Quantum Optics and Optical Spectroscopy of Two-Dimensional Materials

Research Associate in Virtual Laboratories for Physics Education in Ghana

Research Associate in Electronics and Electrical Engineering (Wearable Sensors)

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