Postdoctoral research associate Work, Jobs in Scotland (with Salaries)

Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Edinburgh —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- University
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Research Associate
University of Edinburgh —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- University
- AI
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Postdoctoral Researcher/Senior Information Analyst
University of Strathclyde —Glasgow
- £37,694 - £46,049 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- University
- Communication skills
5d
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
Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Aquatic Health
University of Stirling —Stirling
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Laboratory experience
- Analysis skills
Lecturer in Project Management
University of Stirling —Stirling
- £38,784 - £56,535 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Project management
- University

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Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Edinburgh -
Edinburgh

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Job details

Full-time
8 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Employee discount

Qualifications

Doctoral degree

Full job description

Grade UE07 £41,064 - £48,822 per annum

CSE / Institute of Quantitative Biology, Biochemistry and Biotechnology / School of Biological Sciences

Full Time: 35 hours per week

Fixed term: 24-months

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity to join the lab of Stephen Wallace and research at the interface of biology and chemistry is available. We are seeking highly motivated postdoctoral researchers to develop novel, sustainable and circular biomanufacturing methods. You would become part of a large multidisciplinary friendly team, working as part of a multinational consortium with access to world-class facilities.

Specifically, the candidate would be optimising microbial strains for production of rubber monomers and develop upstream and downstream methods for increased yield of volatile chemicals from sustainable feedstocks.

We value colleagues with drive, determination and a passion for what they do. We are a place where everyone is welcome and offer a range of policies and benefits designed to support you in building the right meaningful flexibility that works for you.

A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:

Opportunities to develop new skills and broaden your experience
Leading-edge research
Variety every day
Responsibility and autonomy
Excellent benefits and support

This post is 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

- Cover letter

- Two academic references

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.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates

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 )

On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 29 th June 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.

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