The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh - Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Job Info Job Identification 13791 Locations King's Buildings Centre, Edinburgh, EH9 3JF, GB (100% On-campus) Organization Edinburgh University Group Apply Before 03/23/2026, 11:59 PM Exception for not advertising internal only (if applicable) Technical skill for a very short period of time Health and Safety Requirements No key hazards identified for this post Criminal Record Check No criminal record check required Contract Type Fixed Term Work Duration Months 4 Job Schedule Full time Grade UE04 Number of Openings 1 Job Function Laboratory Services Job Description College of Science & Engineering / School of Engineering Full-time: 35 hours per week (100% on campus) Fixed-term: for up to 4 months, commencing 4 th May 2026 The Opportunity: Where curiosity becomes impact The School of Engineering is seeking to appoint a motivated individual with a passion for practical laboratory science to join its skilled Technical Services team of ca. 35 technical staff. The appointee will primarily support the safe, sustainable and efficient running of the School's wet research laboratories, with a particular focus on the School's bioengineering labs. Responsibilities include supporting day to day running of research labs, upkeep and maintenance of laboratory equipment and ensuring a safe work environment for staff and students. The role may also involve support in other research areas such as carbon capture, nanomaterials and environmental engineering. This is an excellent opportunity for a current undergraduate student studying biology, chemistry or a related discipline, or a person seeking to gain experience in scientific research laboratories. The successful candidate will be educated to SCQF level 7 or equivalent (Scottish Advanced Higher, HNC or completed 1st Year of a University degree) in Biology, Chemistry or a related discipline and will have familiarity with working in a laboratory environment. The role is customer facing and requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills, an understanding of health & safety and a strong commitment to service delivery. Your skills and attributes for success: A passion for laboratory science. Familiarity with working in a laboratory environment. Interest in laboratory management. Willingness and ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Please include the following documents in your application: CV A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle: Professional development and subject matter expertise Leading edge research Excellent benefits and support Contributing to the work and purpose of the University. This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part time working patterns. The nature of the role requires the post holder to work 100% on campus. As a valued member of our team, you can expect an exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community. Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Championing equality, diversity and inclusion The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award and is a member of the Race Equality Charter and Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions. Prior to any employment commencing, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. Key dates to note The closing date for applications is 23 rd March 2026.

A prestigious university in the UK is offering a Postdoctoral position in the lab focused on developing novel therapies for colorectal cancer. The role involves using human organoid models to test therapy responses and contributes to both academic and industry research collaborations. Ideal candidates should have a recent PhD in cancer biology, experience with organoid cultures, and relevant molecular biology techniques. The position is full-time for 18 months with a competitive salary and various staff benefits available.

Grade UE07: £41,064 - £48,822 per annum College of Science and Engineering/School of Physics and Astronomy/Institute for Condensed Matter and Complex Systems Full time: 35 hours per week Fixed Term: Until 30 September 2028 The Opportunity: From local roots to global impact. Be part of something bigger. Make a meaningful impact 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 recognised, and benefit from our strong commitment to your wellbeing. There are so many reasons to join us. 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 academics can develop their careers and passion for their chosen subject area. We offer the full range of academic roles and have a genuine focus on our students performance and wellbeing. We are looking for a Mobile Laboratory Technical Sales Executive for the Edinburgh Complex Fluids Partnership (ECFP). A successful candidate will drive and operate the ECFP Mobile Laboratory, working primarily with Small and Medium-sized Enterprises across Scotland and the North of England to help diagnose and solve industry challenges in the area of soft matter physics and complex fluids, including e.g., foods, beverages, construction materials, and wastewater treatment. The appointee will run and maintain the ECFP Mobile Laboratory, plan engagement campaigns based on sector needs and geographical region, demonstrating ECFP capability and working with colleagues to solve industry challenges, devise income-generating follow-on projects and impactful outcomes. The successful candidate will have: A degree or equivalent industrial expertise in physical sciences, engineering, or a related discipline. A full, clean driving licence, enabling the post holder to legally drive a 3.5 tonne vehicle with manual transmission in the UK. Experience of technical sales or industry engagement in the context of science and technology. The ability to undertake day-to-day work and solve problems without close supervision, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly, orally and in writing, to a range of audiences. "People have always been at the heart of our work. As part of the University, you are a part of our community. We are looking for people with drive, determination, and a passion for what they do. We are a place where everyone is welcome and offer a range of policies and benefits designed to support you in building the right meaningful/personalised flexibility for you." As a valued member of our team, you can expect: Working within one of the world's leading universities Responsibility and autonomy Variety every day Good salary/pay rates This post is full-time (35 hours per week). We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working. There is an expectation that the candidate will support securing sufficient funding from industrial sources to enable continuation of the role beyond the initial fixed term. View the full job description How to apply Please include the following documents in your application: CV Cover letter 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. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. 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. On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK. Key dates to note The closing date for applications is 20 March 2026. Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm UK time. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browser's local time zone. Interview dates to be confirmed.