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334 positions at The University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh

Research Associate in Sustainable Cooling

The University of Edinburgh·Edinburgh

OnsiteContract$41k–$49k90d ago

Full-time: 35 hours per week Fixed-term: to 31 st December 2026 Where curiosity becomes impact With roles from hospitality to research, there’s a career for everyone at the University of Edinburgh. We can offer opportunities for you to develop in your career and make a real diffe…

Civil EngineeringPhysical & Environmental SciencesAcademicOther Physical Sciences+5
The University of Edinburgh

Post-Doctoral Research Assistant

The University of Edinburgh·Edinburgh

OnsiteContract$41k–$49k91d ago

Full-time: 35 hours per week Fixed-term: for 36 months initially The Opportunity: We are equally excited to hear from those wishing to work in cholangiocarcinoma, pancreatic ductular adenocarcinoma or a combination of the two and who seek to dissect the fundamental processes of c…

Medicine & DentistryOther Biological SciencesBiologyHigher Education+4
The University of Edinburgh

Research Assistant

The University of Edinburgh·Edinburgh

OnsiteContract$35k–$40k92d ago

Full-time: 35 hours per week Fixed-term: for 2 years The Opportunity: Where passion meets purpose. Be part of something bigger. We’re looking for a curious, motivated, and hands-on Research Assistant to join our Translational Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy (CAA) Research Group. If y…

PsychologyHigher EducationAcademic or ResearchMedicine & Dentistry+3
The University of Edinburgh

Postdoctoral Research Associate

The University of Edinburgh·Edinburgh

OnsiteContract$41k–$49k92d ago

Full-time: 35 hours per week Fixed-term: for 36 months The opportunity: We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic postdoctoral researcher to join the Regan lab, to investigate sex differences in innate immune cell function using the Drosophila model and human clinical sample…

Molecular Biology & BiophysicsBiological SciencesBiochemistryAcademic+4
The University of Edinburgh

Postdoctoral Research Associate

The University of Edinburgh·Edinburgh, Hybrid/On-site

HybridContract$41k–$49k96d ago

Full time: 35 hours Fixed term: 32 months The opportunity: Where discovery never stops. Be part of something bigger. 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 academi…

Biological SciencesAcademicAcademic or ResearchBiology+1
The University of Edinburgh

Postdoctoral Research Associate

The University of Edinburgh·Edinburgh, Hybrid

HybridContract$41k–$49k96d ago

Full time: 35 hours per week Fixed term: 12 month contract The Opportunity: The School of Chemistry are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic postdoctoral scientist to work on a Royal Society International Collaboration Award (Japan)-funded project that will deve…

AcademicChemistryHigher EducationPhysics & Astronomy+2
The University of Edinburgh

Bioinformatician

The University of Edinburgh·Edinburgh

OnsiteContract$35k–$40k97d ago

Full-time: 35 hours per week Fixed-term: for 2 years The Opportunity: We are seeking a skilled bioinformatician to join our team. You will have an interest and previous experience analysing omics datasets – including single cell, spatial transcriptomic and proteomic data. You wil…

Computer SciencesMathematics & StatisticsBiological SciencesComputer Science+6
The University of Edinburgh

Postdoctoral Research Associate (Geological Hydrogen Storage)

The University of Edinburgh·Edinburgh

OnsiteContract$41k–$49k97d ago

Full-time: 35 hours per week Fixed-term contract: for 24 months The Opportunity: The University of Edinburgh is a world-class, research-intensive institution. We offer a supportive working environment, excellent facilities, and opportunities for professional development within a …

Civil EngineeringChemistryHigher EducationChemical Engineering+6
The University of Edinburgh

Post-Doctoral Research Assistant

The University of Edinburgh·Edinburgh

OnsiteContract$41k–$49k98d ago

Full-time: 35 hours per week Fixed-term: for 18 months The Opportunity: A Postdoctoral position is available in the lab of Dr Kevin Myant ( institute-genetics-cancer.ed.ac.uk/research/research-groups-a-z/myant-group ) to carry out a collaborative project to test and develop a nov…

Health & MedicalBiological SciencesAcademicAnatomy, Physiology & Pathology+4
The University of Edinburgh

Research Impact Associate (CAHSS)

The University of Edinburgh·Edinburgh, Hybrid

HybridContract$41k–$49k98d ago

Full-time:  35 hours per week Fixed-term: from 1 st August 2026 until 31 st July 2029 Number of posts available: 2 The opportunity: This is an exciting opportunity to contribute significantly to uncovering and demonstrating the impact of the world leading research undertaken at t…

Research MethodsPR, Marketing, Sales & CommunicationProfessional / Managerial / Support ServicesAcademic+3
The University of Edinburgh

Research Impact Associate (CMVM)

The University of Edinburgh·Edinburgh

OnsiteContract$41k–$49k98d ago

Full-time: 35 hours per week Fixed-term: from 1 st August 2026 until 31 st July 2029 Number of posts available: 2 The opportunity: This is an exciting opportunity to contribute significantly to uncovering and demonstrating the impact of the world leading research undertaken at th…

Professional / Managerial / Support ServicesPR, Marketing, Sales & CommunicationHigher EducationResearch Methods+3
The University of Edinburgh

Research Impact Associate (CSE)

The University of Edinburgh·Edinburgh, Hybrid

HybridContract$41k–$49k98d ago

Full-time: 35 hours per week Fixed-term: from 1 st August 2026 until 31 st July 2029 Number of posts available: 2 The opportunity: This is an exciting opportunity to contribute significantly to uncovering and demonstrating the impact of the world leading research undertaken at th…

Professional / Managerial / Support ServicesPR, Marketing, Sales & CommunicationHigher EducationResearch Methods+3
The University of Edinburgh

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Molecular Epidemiology

The University of Edinburgh·Edinburgh

OnsiteContract$41k–$49k98d ago

Full-time: 35 hours per week Fixed-term: 36/48 months The Opportunity: An MRC-funded grant (“Blood- and saliva-based DNA methylation biomarkers of disease”) which will explore epigenetic biomarkers of organ ageing, proteins and disease. A 2-year post in statistical genetics under…

Molecular Biology & BiophysicsBiological SciencesOther Biological SciencesAcademic+3
The University of Edinburgh

Lecturer

The University of Edinburgh·Edinburgh

OnsiteFull-time$50k–$62k99d ago

Full-time: 35 hours per week Open-ended (permanent) The University of Edinburgh’s School of Economics is seeking to appoint to a faculty position at the rank of Lecturer (teaching and scholarship track) to: i) contribute to and manage the delivery and organisation of Undergraduat…

EconomicsHigher EducationAcademicAcademic or Research
The University of Edinburgh

Postdoctoral Research Associate (Geological CO2 Storage)

The University of Edinburgh·Edinburgh

OnsiteContract$41k–$49k99d ago

Full-time: 35 hours per week Fixed-term: for 15 months The Opportunity: The University of Edinburgh is a world-class, research-intensive institution. We offer a supportive working environment, excellent facilities, and opportunities for professional development within a diverse a…

Physics & AstronomyHigher EducationAcademic or ResearchOther Physical Sciences+2
The University of Edinburgh

Postdoctoral Research Associate (Natural Hydrogen)

The University of Edinburgh·Edinburgh

OnsiteContract$41k–$49k99d ago

Full-time: 35 hours per week Fixed-term: for 16 months The Opportunity: Where Curiosity Becomes Impact. There’s a career for everyone at the University of Edinburgh. We can offer opportunities for you to develop in your career and make a real difference in the communities around …

ChemistryHigher EducationChemical EngineeringAcademic or Research+3
The University of Edinburgh

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, ‘The Last Historians of Rome’

The University of Edinburgh·Edinburgh, Hybrid

HybridContract$41k–$49k100d ago

Full-time: 35 hours per week Fixed Term: 24 months The Opportunity: Join a World-Leading Centre for Latin and Late Antique Studies The School of History, Classics and Archaeology at the University of Edinburgh seeks to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Fellow for a period of two ye…

ClassicsLanguages, Literature & CultureHistorical & Philosophical StudiesAcademic+4
The University of Edinburgh

Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Computational Genomics

The University of Edinburgh·Edinburgh

OnsiteContract$41k–$49k100d ago

The Opportunity: We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate in Computational Genomics to join our team at the University of Edinburgh. This is a unique opportunity to work on a cutting-edge project involving long and short read genome data analysis from inf…

Other Biological SciencesBiologyGeneticsComputer Science+5
The University of Edinburgh

Single-cell and Spatial Transcriptomics Specialist

The University of Edinburgh·Edinburgh

OnsiteFull-time$41k–$49k103d ago

Full-time: 35 hours per week Open-ended (permanent) The Opportunity: Together we can do great things. Be part of something bigger. Join the University of Edinburgh and you’ll be making a difference to everything around you. Be part of something bigger – where you’ll do meaningful…

Professional / Managerial / Support ServicesHigher EducationAcademicLaboratory, Clinical & Technician
The University of Edinburgh

Project Coordinator - EvEx

The University of Edinburgh·Edinburgh, Hybrid

HybridContract$41k–$49k104d ago

Full Time: 35 hours per week Fixed term: Until 31st July 2029 The opportunity: This is an exciting opportunity to contribute significantly to the successful development and delivery of the Evidence Exchange (EvEX), an ESRC funded infrastructure investment aimed at improving the u…

Project Management & ConsultingProfessional / Managerial / Support ServicesAcademicHigher Education+1
The University of Edinburgh

Senior Analyst Cyber Security Operations

The University of Edinburgh·Edinburgh

OnsiteFull-time$50k–$62k106d ago

Full-time: 35 hours per week Open-ended (permanent) The Opportunity: Where curiosity becomes impact. We are looking for talented cyber security specialist to join the University’s Information Security Directorate within the Cyber Security Operations Team. Join the University of E…

Senior ManagementLaboratory, Clinical & TechnicianProfessional / Managerial / Support ServicesHigher Education+2
The University of Edinburgh

Laboratory Technician – Myeloma Research

The University of Edinburgh·Edinburgh

OnsiteContract$35k–$40k106d ago

The Opportunity: Where curiosity becomes impact. With roles from hospitality to research, there’s a career for everyone at the University of Edinburgh. We can offer opportunities for you to develop in your career and make a real difference in the communities around us while contr…

AcademicLaboratory, Clinical & TechnicianProfessional / Managerial / Support ServicesHigher Education
The University of Edinburgh

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Quantitative Genetics and Breeding

The University of Edinburgh·Edinburgh

OnsiteContract$41k–$49k107d ago

Full time: 35 hours per week Fixed term: for 3 years, or until 30/06/2029 The opportunity: We are looking to fill a post for Postdoctoral Research Associate in quantitative genetics and breeding within the project OptiME. In this role, you will advance the state-of-the-art view o…

Biological SciencesHigher EducationGeneticsAcademic+1
The University of Edinburgh

ECFP Mobile Laboratory Technical Sales Executive

The University of Edinburgh·Edinburgh

OnsiteContract$41k–$49k107d ago

Full time: 35 hours per week Fixed term: Until 30th September 2028 The opportunity: Join the University of Edinburgh and you’ll be making a difference to everything around you. Be part of something bigger — where you’ll do meaningful work, grow and progress, be rewarded and recog…

Professional / Managerial / Support ServicesLaboratory, Clinical & TechnicianPhysics & AstronomyHigher Education+4

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