Research Associate (PDRA) in bacterial separation, Gram staining, and antibiotic susceptibility[...]

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

Job summary

A prestigious university in Scotland is seeking a PhD candidate in Chemical or Biomedical Engineering with expertise in 3D printing and microfluidics. This full-time, fixed-term role offers a salary between £41,064 - £48,882 per annum. The successful candidate will join a vibrant international community and work closely with leading experts in the field. Applications close on 24 September 2025.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Competitive pension schemes

Staff discounts

Family-friendly initiatives

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in technologies relevant to 3D printing and microfluidics.
• Work with experts in drug delivery, biosensing, and medical sciences.

Skills

3D printing

Microfluidics

Bacterial culture

Bioseparation

Fluorescence / confocal microscopy for bioimaging

Education

PhD in Chemical or Biomedical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Grade UE07 - £41,064 - £48,882 per annum

College of Science & Engineering / School of Engineering / Institute for Bioengineering

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed Term: 7 months, from 01/10/2025 to 30/04/2026

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a PhD candidate in Chemical or Biomedical Engineering, or a closely related discipline, with a focus on technologies relevant to 3D printing, microfluidics, or related areas. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in 3D printing, microfluidics, and bacterial culture, together with a strong research background in applying chemical or biomedical engineering principles to antimicrobial applications.

The candidate will have the opportunity of working with experts in drug delivery, biosensing, electrochemistry, and medical sciences.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• 3D printing
• Microfluidics
• Bacterial culture
• Bioseparation
• Fluorescence / confocal microscopy for bioimaging

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, 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.

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 24 September 2025.

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