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334 positions at The University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh

PhD studentship in Machine Learning Systems (x 10 posts)

The University of Edinburgh·Edinburgh

OnsiteContract$10k+186d ago

CDT in Machine Learning Systems About the CDT Machine Learning has a dramatic impact on our daily lives built on the back of improved computer systems. Systems research and ML research are symbiotic. Modern systems research targets the ubiquitous need for efficient ML. ML researc…

Higher EducationAcademic
The University of Edinburgh

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Cosmology

The University of Edinburgh·Edinburgh

OnsiteContract$41k–$49k187d ago

Full-time: 35 hours per week Fixed-term: 3 years The Opportunity: We seek applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the field of large-scale structure cosmology. The successful candidate will join the research group led by Dr Alex Hall at the Institute for Astronomy (…

Physics & AstronomyAcademicPhysical & Environmental SciencesAcademic or Research+1
The University of Edinburgh

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

The University of Edinburgh·Edinburgh

OnsiteContract$41k–$49k187d ago

Full time: 35 hours per week Fixed term: 36 months (ending no later than 31/03/2029) The Opportunity: The Morrison group at the Roslin Institute is looking for a suitably experienced postdoctoral research fellow to join our team to study immunosuppression during trypanosome infec…

Agriculture, Food & VeterinaryAcademicVeterinary ScienceBiological Sciences+5
The University of Edinburgh

Postdoctoral Research Associate

The University of Edinburgh·Edinburgh

OnsiteContract$41k–$49k188d ago

Full-time: 35 hours per week Fixed term: 3 years (1st September 2026 – 31st August 2029) Applications are invited for a three-year Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Higgs Centre for Theoretical Physics, to work on strong-field problems in gauge theory and gravity. The opport…

MathematicsAcademicMathematics & StatisticsPhysics & Astronomy+3
The University of Edinburgh

Research Fellow

The University of Edinburgh·Edinburgh

OnsiteContract$41k–$49k188d ago

Full-time: 35 hours per week Fixed-term: 4 years The opportunity: We seek to hire a post-doctoral Research Fellow, with excellent statistical, organisational, and interpersonal skills, to apply advanced causal inference methods to analyse longitudinal data on the mediating pathwa…

PsychologyInformation Management & LibrarianshipAcademicHigher Education+6
The University of Edinburgh

Postdoctoral Research Associate

The University of Edinburgh·Edinburgh

OnsiteContract$41k–$49k188d ago

Full-time: 35 hours per week Fixed term: 2 years - 1st October 2026 – 30th September 2028 (third year extension possible) Applications are invited for up to two Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Higgs Centre for Theoretical Physics, to work on asymptotic expansions for highe…

MathematicsAcademicMathematics & StatisticsPhysics & Astronomy+3
The University of Edinburgh

Research Fellow in IC Design and Testing for Emerging Memory Technologies

The University of Edinburgh·Edinburgh, Hybrid

HybridContract$50k–$62k189d ago

Full time: 35 hours per week Fixed term: 36 months The opportunity: to the Royal Academy of Engineering Chair in Emerging Technologies held by Regius Chair of Engineering Prof Prodromakis within the Institute for Integrated Micro Nano Systems. This role is UE08 and is available o…

Computer ScienceSoftware EngineeringAcademicOther Engineering+6
The University of Edinburgh

Postdoctoral Research Associate

The University of Edinburgh·Edinburgh

OnsiteContract$41k–$49k189d ago

Full Time: 35 hours per week Fixed Term: 2 years (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2028, third year extension possible) The Opportunity: Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Higgs Centre for Theoretical Physics, to work on the development of effici…

AcademicPhysics & AstronomyAcademic or ResearchHigher Education+1
The University of Edinburgh

Research Nurse

The University of Edinburgh·Edinburgh

OnsiteContract$35k–$40k189d ago

Full Time: 35 hours per week for first 3 months, reducing to 17.5 hours for further 9 months Fixed Term: 12 months The Opportunity: To work as part of a team who are researching ways to improve the success of in vitro fertilisation (IVF). We are looking for a clinical research nu…

Higher EducationHealth & MedicalAcademicAcademic or Research+1
The University of Edinburgh

Postdoctoral Researcher

The University of Edinburgh·Edinburgh, Hybrid

HybridContract$41k–$49k189d ago

The Opportunity: The Linguistics & English Language Department in the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences are seeking a full time, fixed term Postdoctoral Researcher. This post is available from 1st of March 2026. The successful candidate will work alongside Dr…

Languages, Literature & CultureAcademicLinguisticsAcademic or Research+1
The University of Edinburgh

Funded PhD Study in Economics at the University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh·Edinburgh

OnsiteContract$21k–$21k190d ago

The School of Economics at the University of Edinburgh is offering a number of scholarships for PhD study starting in September 2026. All of the scholarships are awarded on academic merit. To obtain an award applicants must have a distinction grade in graduate level coursework eq…

EconomicsHigher EducationPhDsAcademic
The University of Edinburgh

Research Associate

The University of Edinburgh·Edinburgh, Hybrid

HybridContract$41k–$49k190d ago

The Opportunity: The School of Informatics, University of Edinburgh invites applications for a Research Associate. The post holder will work on the project “Optimal orchestration of heterogeneous quantum computers”. Quantum computers have reached a level of maturity that allows t…

Information SystemsAcademicComputer ScienceComputer Sciences+2
The University of Edinburgh

PhD Studentship - Bottom-up Assembly of Multi-compartment Synthetic Cells

The University of Edinburgh·Edinburgh

OnsiteContract190d ago

Do you want to design and construct synthetic life-like cells? A major goal of synthetic biology is to create life-like artificial cells from non-living components, i.e. the bottom-up approach. This exciting project will focus on designing, constructing, and testing synthetic cel…

Biological SciencesChemistryBiochemistryChemical Engineering+6
The University of Edinburgh

PhD Studentship - Biomimetic Membranes for Applications in Electrosynbionics and Biosensing

The University of Edinburgh·Edinburgh

OnsiteContract191d ago

Electrosynbionics [1] involves the use of biological parts to create devices that generate electricity, such as biological photovoltaics and biobatteries. Electrosynbionic systems can be sustainable power sources for electronics, supporting the Green Transition. Biosensing involv…

AcademicMaterials SciencePhDsBiological Sciences+5
The University of Edinburgh

Director of Finance

The University of Edinburgh·Edinburgh

OnsiteContract$81k–$95k191d ago

Full-time: 35 hours per week Fixed-term: 18 months We are looking for a strategically focused qualified accountant with excellent people management experience. It’s important that you are team oriented, with a drive to deliver ongoing change and improvements. The Opportunity: The…

Senior ManagementAcademicFinance & ProcurementProfessional / Managerial / Support Services+1
The University of Edinburgh

Research Fellow

The University of Edinburgh·Edinburgh, Hybrid

HybridContract$41k–$49k194d ago

Full time: 35hrs per week Fixed Term: Available from 1 March 2026 – 31 August 2028 The Opportunity: The Centre for Medical Informatics at the Usher Institute within The University of Edinburgh is looking for a non-clinical Post-doctoral Research Fellow to conduct original researc…

Computer ScienceMathematicsInformation Management & LibrarianshipAcademic+6
The University of Edinburgh

Data Management & Programming Team Lead

The University of Edinburgh·Edinburgh, Hybrid

HybridFull-time$50k–$62k194d ago

The Opportunity: The Edinburgh Clinical Trials Unit (ECTU) at the Usher Institute within The University of Edinburgh is looking for an enthusiastic and visionary Data Management and Programming Team Lead. In this critical role you will provide leadership and expertise in technica…

Legal, Compliance & PolicyLibrary Services, Data & Information ManagementProject Management & ConsultingAcademic+3
The University of Edinburgh

Postdoctoral Research Assistant

The University of Edinburgh·Edinburgh

OnsiteFull-time$41k–$49k194d ago

The Opportunity: We are looking for a Post-Doctoral Research Assistant to join our team based at IGC (ECRC) for a one year post.  Our lab studies mutations in the metabolic isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH1/2) genes and this project focusses on how these mutations re-program liver c…

Biological SciencesBiologyMolecular Biology & BiophysicsAcademic+3
The University of Edinburgh

Senior Change Manager

The University of Edinburgh·Edinburgh, Hybrid

HybridContract$51k–$62k194d ago

Full Time: 35 hours per week Fixed Term: 18 months The Opportunity: We are looking for exceptional Change Managers to join the Strategic Change Service within the Corporate Services Group, who are dedicated to supporting the people side of change We are an expert team of professi…

AcademicProfessional / Managerial / Support ServicesAdministrativeProject Management & Consulting+1
The University of Edinburgh

PhD Studentship in Quantum Error Correction for Superconducting Qubit Hardware

The University of Edinburgh·Edinburgh

OnsiteContract$25k–$25k195d ago

A fully funded four-year PhD position is available to work on the project titled “ Fault-Tolerant Architectures for Superconducting Qubit Quantum Computers ”. This position is a collaborative studentship between the University of Edinburgh and the National Quantum Computing Centr…

Higher EducationPhysics & AstronomyComputer ScienceAcademic+4
The University of Edinburgh

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

The University of Edinburgh·Edinburgh

OnsiteContract$41k–$49k195d ago

Full-time, 35 hours per week Fixed-term: 1 year The opportunity: A postdoctoral research fellow position is available in Dr. Kathryn Bowles’ lab at the University of Edinburgh UK DRI centre. We are looking for a researcher with computational expertise, who is interested in integr…

Anatomy, Physiology & PathologyMedicine & DentistryHealth & MedicalAcademic+3
The University of Edinburgh

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

The University of Edinburgh·Edinburgh

OnsiteContract$41k–$49k195d ago

Full time: 35 hours per week Fixed term: 3 years The Opportunity: To analyse neuroimaging, cognitive, and biological data from the UKRI MRC-funded PRE term N eurodevelopment and COG nition study (PRENCOG), the Theirworld Edinburgh Birth Cohort (TEBC), and other early life image d…

Information ScienceAnatomy, Physiology & PathologyMedicine & DentistryHealth & Medical+5
The University of Edinburgh

Research Technician

The University of Edinburgh·Edinburgh

OnsiteContract$30k–$34k195d ago

Full time: 35 hours per week Fixed term: 30 months The Opportunity: We are looking for a Research Technician to join the Rheumatology Research Group to support research focused on skeletal joint biology and arthritis pathology. Your main responsibilities will be to provide techni…

GeneticsProfessional / Managerial / Support ServicesHealth & MedicalAcademic or Research+6
The University of Edinburgh

Research Software Engineer

The University of Edinburgh·Edinburgh

OnsiteContract$41k–$49k196d ago

Full time: 35 hours per week Fixed term: 2 years The Opportunity: This Innovate UK-funded Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) bridges cutting-edge research with industrial innovation. You’ll work within PSEL’s team to develop groundbreaking software for Laue X-ray diffraction an…

Professional / Managerial / Support ServicesLaboratory, Clinical & TechnicianAcademic or ResearchMathematics+6

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