Postdoctoral Researcher - In-Vitro Diagnostics

Grade UE07: £41,885 - £49,798 per annum

School/Department: School of Regeneration and Repair, Centre for Inflammation Research

Full Time: 35 hours / week

Fixed term: Until end of March 2027

The Opportunity:

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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.

A fantastic opportunity has become available for a Postdoctoral Researcher (In-Vitro Diagnostics) in the ‘DOSA point-of-care diagnostic for urinary tract infections in low- and middle-income countries’ project (DOSA3) at the University of Edinburgh funded by the UK Funder ‘Pathways to Antimicrobial Clinical Efficiency’ (PACE).

Your skills and attributes for success: 

• PhD (or near completion) in Biomedical, Chemical, Materials, Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field
• Proficiency with printing/patterning for diagnostics
• Strong grounding in surface chemistry for diagnostics
• Data analysis and experimental design; proficiency with analysis tools
• Demonstrated collaboration in multidisciplinary teams

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.

A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle: 

• Variety every day
  
• Responsibility and autonomy
  
• Excellent benefits and support
  
• Contributing to the work and purpose of the University.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week).

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How to apply

As part of this application, you are required to upload a cover letter/statement of not more than one page detailing how you meet each of the essential criteria as outlined on the job description and a CV. These items should be uploaded as one single combined document in either PDF or Word format.

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, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of 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 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. 

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and particularly encourage applications from BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) candidates, as we acknowledge they are currently underrepresented in our area/team/at this level.

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)

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 30 November 2026.

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We anticipate that interviews will be held within 2-3 weeks of the advert closing date.