Research Associate in Electrochemistry aligned to technology capability enhancement for microdo[...]

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Electrochemistry. This full-time role focuses on enhancing microdosing drug delivery and sensing technologies for an innovative project. Candidates must hold a PhD in a related field and have strong research skills. Offering a competitive salary of £41,064 to £48,822 per annum, along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Competitive pension schemes

Staff discounts

Family-friendly initiatives

Qualifications

• A PhD and excellent skills in electrochemistry or a closely related discipline.
• Expertise in relevant technologies and skills is desirable.
• A track record of high-quality research in an academic context.
• Capabilities in troubleshooting and research prioritization.

Skills

Electrochemistry

Micro/nanoelectrodes

Sensing

Research collaboration

Education

PhD in Electrochemistry or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Grade UE07: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum

CSE / School of Chemistry

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed term: 36 months

The Opportunity

We invite applications for the full-time role of Postdoctoral Research Associate in Electrochemistry aligned to technology capability enhancement for microdosing drug delivery and sensing for the MicroTex project.

The salary for this post is £41,064 to £48,822 per annum.

Your skills and attributes for success

• A PhD and excellent skills in electrochemistry or a closely related discipline
• Expertise in relevant technologies and skills is desirable e.g. micro/nanoelectrodes, sensing, actuation and/or device fabrication
• A track record of high-quality research in an academic context
• Capabilities in trouble shooting, research prioritisation, and collaborative working

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Application Information

Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:

• CV
• Cover letter of no more than one page

As a valued member of our team you can expect

• To join the MicroTex team, a transformative collaboration with colleagues in the School of Engineering, the Baillie Gifford Pandemic Science Hub in the College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine, Heriot-Watt University, and the University of Bath (https://www.microtex.ac.uk).
• 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, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page 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.

The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 26th September 2025.

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Interviews will provisionally be held in October 2025.