Jobs for research associate at Edinburgh

DescriptionGrade UE07: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum, pro rata if part timeSchool of Informatics / College of Science and Engineering  Full Time: 35 hours per week  Fixed term: for 24 months    The Opportunity:Help us redefine what’s possible. Be part of something bigger.Here, you can continue to make a difference in everything around you. Take on...

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DescriptionGrade UE07: £41,064 to £48,822 per annumSchool of Regeneration and Repair / Centre for Regenerative MedicineFull Time: 35 hours per weekFixed term: for 24 months  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...

DescriptionPosition: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Microfluidics for Quantum Bio-SensingSalary: Grade 7 (£37,694 - £47,389)  per annumContract: Full-Time (35 hours per week), Fixed Term for 24 months   Holiday Entitlement: 33 days annual leave, plus 9 buildings closed days for all full time staff. Use our total rewards...

DescriptionRole: Research Assistant/Postdoctoral Research Associate in Energy Transition and FinanceGrade and Salary: Grade 6 - £31,236 - £36,636 / Grade 7, £37,694 - £43,482 per annumFTE and working pattern: Full Time (1FTE, part-time arrangements may also be considered). Fixed Term for 18 months, with the potential for extension.Reward and Benefits: 33...

DescriptionRole: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Quantum Light Source Development Grade and Salary: Grade 7 Spine Point 28 (£37,694) per annumFTE and working pattern: Full Time (1FTE, 35hrs per week, Monday – Friday), Fixed Term for 12 monthsHoliday Entitlement: 33 days annual leave plus 9 buildings closed days (and Christmas Eve when it falls on a...

DescriptionGrade UE07: £41,064 to £48,822 per annumThe Roslin Institute / CMVMFull Time: 35 hours per weekFixed term: for 18 months, there may be the opportunity to extend to 30 months tbc  The Opportunity:We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Biometrics and Quantitative Genetics for the recently established TEAM-AI project: Tools for...

DescriptionRole: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Geoeconomic Policy Discourse and Justification MechanismsGrade and Salary: Grade 7 - £37,694 - £47,389 per annumFTE and working pattern: Full Time (1FTE), Fixed Term for 33 monthsHoliday Entitlement: 33 days annual leave plus 9 buildings closed days (and Christmas Eve when it falls on a...

DescriptionGrade UE07: £41,064 to £48,822 per annumThe Roslin Institute / CMVMFull Time: 35 hours per weekFixed term: for 24 months (there may be the opportunity to extend to 30 months tbc) The Opportunity:We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Applied Artificial Intelligence for the recently established TEAM-AI project: Tools for Evaluating and...

DescriptionRole: Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Comparative Political Economy of Market CompetitionGrade and Salary: Grade 7 - £37,694 - £47,389 per annumFTE and working pattern: Full Time (1FTE), Fixed Term for 33 monthsHoliday Entitlement: 33 days annual leave plus 9 buildings closed days (and Christmas Eve when it falls on a...

DescriptionRole: Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Intellectual History of Liberal Political EconomyGrade and Salary: Grade 7 - £37,694 - £47,389 per annumFTE and working pattern: Full Time (1FTE), Fixed Term for 33 monthsHoliday Entitlement: 33 days annual leave plus 9 buildings closed days (and Christmas Eve when it falls on a weekday) Markets...

DescriptionUE07: £41,064 - £48,822 per annumCSE / School of GeoSciences / Institute for Geography and the Lived EnvironmentFull Time: 35 hours per weekFixed term: 20 November 2027 Together we can do great things. Be part of something bigger. Here, you can continue to make a difference in everything around you. Take on new challenges, grow your career, be...

DescriptionUE07: £41,064 - £48,822 per annumCSE / School of Engineering Full Time: 35 hours per week Fixed term: up to 24 months  The Opportunity:Develop the future of sustainable aviationWhere curiosity becomes impact With roles from hospitality to research, there’s a career for everyone at the University of Edinburgh. We can offer opportunities...

**Job Description** **UE07: £41,064 - £48,822 per annum** **CMVM / Institute of Genetics and Cancer** **Full-time: 35 hours a week** **Fixed-term: 30 months** **The Opportunity** **An exciting postdoctoral position is available to research the role of epigenetic marks in gene regulation.** We are looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic postdoctoral...

**UE07: £41,064 - £48,822 per annum** **CMVM / Institute of Genetics and Cancer** **Full-time: 35 hours a week** **Fixed-term: 30 months** **The Opportunity:** **An exciting postdoctoral position is available to research the role of epigenetic marks in gene regulation.** We are looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic postdoctoral research...

Closing Date:03/09/2026Group:Strategy and Research GroupManagement Level:AssociateJob Type:PermanentJob Description:Please note that this role will close at 00:01 on Friday 18 September, and therefore we advise getting your application in by no later than midnight on Thursday 17 September. About Ofcom As the UK’s communications regulator, we’re...

Basic informationLocationAberdeen, Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Reading, SouthamptonBusiness LineTax & LegalJob TypePermanent / FTCDate published10-Jul-2026Req #23359Job descriptionConnect to your IndustryThe UK government provides tax incentives to...

DescriptionAre you an experienced research and evaluation professional looking to influence public policy and improve outcomes for communities across Scotland? Do you thrive on leading complex projects, developing high-performing teams, and turning robust evidence into meaningful impact? If so, we'd love to hear from you.About the role:Join Ipsos Scotland's...

Basic informationLocationBristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London, ManchesterBusiness LineTax & LegalJob TypePermanent / FTCDate published10-Jul-2026Req #22057Job descriptionConnect to your IndustryThe UK government provides tax incentives to businesses performing R&D; Deloitte’s R&D tax services group is a market leader in helping clients secure these...

**Make your mark at Ipsos** Are you an experienced research and evaluation professional looking to influence public policy and improve outcomes for communities across Scotland? Do you thrive on leading complex projects, developing high-performing teams, and turning robust evidence into meaningful impact? If so, we'd love to hear from you. **About the...