Postdoctoral Research Associate

2 days ago

Edinburgh, United Kingdom University of Edinburgh Full time

**UE07 - £39,347 - £46,974 per annum**

**College of Science and Engineering, School of Biological Sciences, Institute of Molecular Plant Science**

**Fixed Term contract: 13 **th **January 2025 - 12 **th **July 2027**

**Full time: 35 hours per week
We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in synthetic biology to engineer and characterise cyanobacterial strains for growth on industrial flue gases.

**The Opportunity**:
**Your skills and attributes for success**:

- Track record of internationally competitive molecular biology research working with cyanobacteria.
- Evidence of intellectual independence and creativity, and high level of organisation and high-quality record keeping.
- Good team-working, collaborative and interpersonal skills.Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with colleagues and collaborators.

**Click **here **to view a copy of the full **job description
**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, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, 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 total 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 Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

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 ).

  • Postdoctoral Research Associate or Research Fellow

    4 days ago

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom University of Edinburgh Full time

    **Grade 7: £40,247 to £47,847 per annum - Postdoctoral Research Associate or Grade 8: £49,250 to £60,321 per annum - Research Fellow, depending on experience.** **COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING / SCHOOL OF PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY** **FULL TIME / 35 HOURS PER WEEK** **Fixed Term 3 years, OCTOBER 1, 2025 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2028** **4x...

  • Postdoctoral Research Associate

    4 days ago

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom University of Edinburgh Full time

    **Grade UE07: £40,247 to £47,874 per annum** **College of Science and Engineering / School of Biological Sciences / Institute of Molecular Plant Sciences** **Full time contract: 35 hours per week** **Fixed Term: for 24 months We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in alga synthetic biology to develop systems for precise nuclear regulation...

  • Postdoctoral Research Associate

    2 days ago

    Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom University of Edinburgh Full time £341,264 - £587,916 per year

    Postdoctoral Research Associate in Cosmic ReionizationThe Opportunity:We seek applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work in the field of cosmic reionization, to advance our understanding of the first galaxies and their connection to the intergalactic medium. The successful candidate will work with Laura Keating at the Institute for Astronomy...

  • Postdoctoral Research Associate

    6 days ago

    City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom The University of Edinburgh Full time

    Join to apply for the Postdoctoral Research Associate role at The University of Edinburgh Grade UE07: £41,064- £48,822 per annum College of Science & Engineering, School of Physics & Astronomy 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...

  • Postdoctoral Research Associate

    2 weeks ago

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom University of Edinburgh Full time

    **Grade/salary: UE07 - £39,347 - £46,974 per annum** **School: Mathematics** **Full time - 35 hours per week** **Contract type: Fixed term - 9 months **The Opportunity**: Applications are invited for the post of Postdoctoral Research Associate in representation theory in the School of Mathematics at the University of Edinburgh. The post is available...

  • Postdoctoral Researcher

    3 weeks ago

    edinburgh, United Kingdom 嘉兴学院 Full time

    Position: Positions are open at five distinct ranks: Postdoctoral Fellow,Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Full Professor, and Chair Professor. Responsibilities And Duties Applicants will have extensive teaching experience, have published high quality papers in their area of expertise, have been successful in obtaining research grants, and have...

  • Postdoctoral Researcher

    4 weeks ago

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom 嘉兴学院 Full time

    Position:Positions are open at five distinct ranks: Postdoctoral Fellow,Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Full Professor, and Chair Professor.Responsibilities And DutiesApplicants will have extensive teaching experience, have published high quality papers in their area of expertise, have been successful in obtaining research grants, and have...

  • Postdoctoral Research Associate

    1 week ago

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom University of Edinburgh Full time

    **Grade UE07: £40,497 to £48,149 per annum** **Institute of Infection and Immunology Research** **School of Biological Sciences / College of Science & Engineering** **Full Time: 35 hours per week** **Fixed Term: for 36 months** **The Opportunity**: We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to investigate the regulation of mucosal immune...

  • Postdoctoral Research Associate

    1 week ago

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom University of Edinburgh Full time

    **Grade UE07: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum** **College of Science and Engineering / School of Mathematics** **Full-time: 35 hours per week** **Fixed term: 12 - 36 months** We are looking for three or more postdoctoral research associates (PDRA) to conduct research within the Hodge Institute, in the School of Mathematics, in areas related to algebraic...

  • Postdoctoral Research Associate

    6 days ago

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom University of Edinburgh Full time

    **Postdoctoral Research Associate** **Grade UE07: £41,064 to £48,822** **College of Science and Engineering / School of Physics and Astronomy** **Full Time: 35 hours per week** **Fixed Term 3 years September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2029.** **The Opportunity**: The Research Associate will contribute to the European Research Council Advanced Grant project...