Research Scientist

1 week ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom The University of Edinburgh Full time
About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and enthusiastic Postdoctoral Research Associate in Solvation at the University of Edinburgh.

This is a full-time position (35 hours per week) with opportunities for part-time or flexible working patterns.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

  • A competitive salary of £40,247 - £47,874 per annum, pro-rata if part-time.
  • An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding work environment.
  • To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
  • Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives.

The role involves planning and managing day-to-day laboratory and computer work, as well as identifying further areas for research and developing new research methods.

Applicants should have hands-on experience in i) heteronuclear NOEs, ii) solution phase diffusion coefficients, iii) single crystal XRD including synchrotron methods, iv) variable-temperature heteronuclear NMR.

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of its commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.


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