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University of Dundee —Dundee
- £30,805 - £37,174 a year
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
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Postdoctoral Research Assistant
University of Dundee —Dundee
- Up to £37,174 a year
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- English
- Analysis skills
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Research Assistant

University of Dundee -
Dundee

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Job details

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

Qualifications

Master's degree
Bachelor's degree

Full job description

Closing date

Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 23:59

Salary

£30,805 - £37,174 per annum
Grade 6

Contract type

Fixed Term
April 2028

Campus

City

School/Directorate

School of Science and Engineering

Unit/Department

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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