UE07: £41,064.00 - £48,822.00 Per Annum. CSE / School of Chemistry Full Time - 35 Hours Per Week. Fixed Term Contract until 18/6/2027 (Maternity Cover). The School of Chemistry is looking for a Mass Spectrometry Instrumentation Support Technician. The Opportunity As an Instrumentation Support Technician, you will work closely with other members of the Mass Spectrometry Facility to provide expert technical support to the research activities of the School of Chemistry and external collaborators. You will be responsible for the day to day operation of the facility's mass spectrometers and HPLCs. The role will include analysing samples, training and assisting facility users, and developing new methods. You will have direct contact with users of the facility to scope out the requirements, determine time frames, generate data, interpret the data to provide insights, and generate reports. Where necessary, you will also assist in maintaining the magnets, routine maintenance and instrument cleaning. Informal enquiries concerning the post can be made to the Mass Spectrometry Facility Manager, Dr Van Kelly (email: ). Your skills and attributes for success Ph.D. (or equivalent level of experience) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or closely related subject with background in mass spectrometry and chromatography. Hands on experience in the application of mass spectrometry and chromatographic techniques. Experience working in a facility environment. Excellent communication, team working and organisational skills. Self motivated, able to work independently and collaboratively. 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. 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 28 May 2026. Unless stated otherwise, the closing time for applications is 11:59 pm (UK time). If you are applying from outside the UK, the closing time shown on our adverts will automatically adjust to your browser's local time zone.
27/05/2026
Full time
UE07: £41,064.00 - £48,822.00 Per Annum. CSE / School of Chemistry Full Time - 35 Hours Per Week. Fixed Term Contract until 18/6/2027 (Maternity Cover). The School of Chemistry is looking for a Mass Spectrometry Instrumentation Support Technician. The Opportunity As an Instrumentation Support Technician, you will work closely with other members of the Mass Spectrometry Facility to provide expert technical support to the research activities of the School of Chemistry and external collaborators. You will be responsible for the day to day operation of the facility's mass spectrometers and HPLCs. The role will include analysing samples, training and assisting facility users, and developing new methods. You will have direct contact with users of the facility to scope out the requirements, determine time frames, generate data, interpret the data to provide insights, and generate reports. Where necessary, you will also assist in maintaining the magnets, routine maintenance and instrument cleaning. Informal enquiries concerning the post can be made to the Mass Spectrometry Facility Manager, Dr Van Kelly (email: ). Your skills and attributes for success Ph.D. (or equivalent level of experience) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or closely related subject with background in mass spectrometry and chromatography. Hands on experience in the application of mass spectrometry and chromatographic techniques. Experience working in a facility environment. Excellent communication, team working and organisational skills. Self motivated, able to work independently and collaboratively. 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. 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 28 May 2026. Unless stated otherwise, the closing time for applications is 11:59 pm (UK time). If you are applying from outside the UK, the closing time shown on our adverts will automatically adjust to your browser's local time zone.
UE07: £41,064.00 - £48,822.00 Per Annum. CSE / School of Chemistry Full Time - 35 Hours Per Week. Fixed Term Contract until 18/6/2027 (Maternity Cover). The School of Chemistry is looking for a Mass Spectrometry Instrumentation Support Technician. The Opportunity As an Instrumentation Support Technician, you will work closely with other members of the Mass Spectrometry Facility to provide expert technical support to the research activities of the School of Chemistry and external collaborators. You will be responsible for the day to day operation of the facility's mass spectrometers and HPLCs. The role will include analysing samples, training and assisting facility users, and developing new methods. You will have direct contact with users of the facility to scope out the requirements, determine time frames, generate data, interpret the data to provide insights, and generate reports. Where necessary, you will also assist in maintaining the magnets, routine maintenance and instrument cleaning. Informal enquiries concerning the post can be made to the Mass Spectrometry Facility Manager, Dr Van Kelly (email: ). Your skills and attributes for success Ph.D. (or equivalent level of experience) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or closely related subject with background in mass spectrometry and chromatography. Hands on experience in the application of mass spectrometry and chromatographic techniques. Experience working in a facility environment. Excellent communication, team working and organisational skills. Self motivated, able to work independently and collaboratively. 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. 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 28 May 2026. Unless stated otherwise, the closing time for applications is 11:59 pm (UK time). If you are applying from outside the UK, the closing time shown on our adverts will automatically adjust to your browser's local time zone.
27/05/2026
Full time
UE07: £41,064.00 - £48,822.00 Per Annum. CSE / School of Chemistry Full Time - 35 Hours Per Week. Fixed Term Contract until 18/6/2027 (Maternity Cover). The School of Chemistry is looking for a Mass Spectrometry Instrumentation Support Technician. The Opportunity As an Instrumentation Support Technician, you will work closely with other members of the Mass Spectrometry Facility to provide expert technical support to the research activities of the School of Chemistry and external collaborators. You will be responsible for the day to day operation of the facility's mass spectrometers and HPLCs. The role will include analysing samples, training and assisting facility users, and developing new methods. You will have direct contact with users of the facility to scope out the requirements, determine time frames, generate data, interpret the data to provide insights, and generate reports. Where necessary, you will also assist in maintaining the magnets, routine maintenance and instrument cleaning. Informal enquiries concerning the post can be made to the Mass Spectrometry Facility Manager, Dr Van Kelly (email: ). Your skills and attributes for success Ph.D. (or equivalent level of experience) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or closely related subject with background in mass spectrometry and chromatography. Hands on experience in the application of mass spectrometry and chromatographic techniques. Experience working in a facility environment. Excellent communication, team working and organisational skills. Self motivated, able to work independently and collaboratively. 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. 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 28 May 2026. Unless stated otherwise, the closing time for applications is 11:59 pm (UK time). If you are applying from outside the UK, the closing time shown on our adverts will automatically adjust to your browser's local time zone.
The University of Edinburgh
Easter Howgate, Midlothian
UE07: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum Student Systems Partnership, Registry Services Full Time: 35 hours per week Fixed-term: 9 months Proposed start date: July / early August 2026. Opportunity Your next step starts here. Be part of something bigger. In this role, you will provide business analysis skills in business change projects which are designed to help enhance the way the University administers and supports the student lifecycle. These projects have the objective of delivering effective and efficient processes and systems to the students, academic and professional service staff who engage with the student lifecycle. This is achieved by working together with our user community to develop innovative and sustainable business process and system changes. You will have significant evidenced practical experience of either business analysis or working within a University in a business area supporting the student lifecycle, and experience of business process re-design and implementation and approaches to managing change successfully. You will also have strong communication skills, be able to work collaboratively and effectively with software developers and business partners, have experience of (and a preference for) working in an Agile project environment, and an enthusiasm for (and practical experience of) continuous improvement. A career with the University has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle: Contributing to the work and purpose of one of the world's leading universities; Good salary/pay rates; Access to professional development; Responsibility and autonomy; Interesting work; Excellent benefits and support. Benefits 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 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. 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 is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
27/05/2026
Full time
UE07: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum Student Systems Partnership, Registry Services Full Time: 35 hours per week Fixed-term: 9 months Proposed start date: July / early August 2026. Opportunity Your next step starts here. Be part of something bigger. In this role, you will provide business analysis skills in business change projects which are designed to help enhance the way the University administers and supports the student lifecycle. These projects have the objective of delivering effective and efficient processes and systems to the students, academic and professional service staff who engage with the student lifecycle. This is achieved by working together with our user community to develop innovative and sustainable business process and system changes. You will have significant evidenced practical experience of either business analysis or working within a University in a business area supporting the student lifecycle, and experience of business process re-design and implementation and approaches to managing change successfully. You will also have strong communication skills, be able to work collaboratively and effectively with software developers and business partners, have experience of (and a preference for) working in an Agile project environment, and an enthusiasm for (and practical experience of) continuous improvement. A career with the University has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle: Contributing to the work and purpose of one of the world's leading universities; Good salary/pay rates; Access to professional development; Responsibility and autonomy; Interesting work; Excellent benefits and support. Benefits 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 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. 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 is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
The University of Edinburgh is seeking a full-time Technical Assistant (Aquatics) to perform animal husbandry duties and maintain high cleanliness standards in aquatics facilities. The successful candidate will have experience in aquaria husbandry and equipment maintenance, with a commitment to animal welfare. This role includes technical assistance and data recording to support research efforts, offering comprehensive staff benefits and a vibrant international community.
23/05/2026
Full time
The University of Edinburgh is seeking a full-time Technical Assistant (Aquatics) to perform animal husbandry duties and maintain high cleanliness standards in aquatics facilities. The successful candidate will have experience in aquaria husbandry and equipment maintenance, with a commitment to animal welfare. This role includes technical assistance and data recording to support research efforts, offering comprehensive staff benefits and a vibrant international community.
UE03: £24,729.00 - £25,804.00 Per Annum. Corporate Services Group / Bioresearch & Veterinary Services. Full Time - 35 hours per week. Open Ended Contract - Permanent. The Opportunity The post of Technical Assistant (Aquatics) involves performing animal husbandry duties to ensure all animal needs are met and high levels of cleanliness are sustained through general maintenance and domestic duties within BVS aquatics facilities. There is a significant equipment maintenance component. You will be responding to task requests by providing routine technical assistance and undertaking data recording to support research staff when required. The successful candidate will be required to undergo training for a Home Office Personal Licence to allow regulated work with animals in research. They will be able to work as part of a team, communicate clearly, follow instructions and undertake procedures independently after appropriate training. All staff are actively encouraged to develop their CPD personal skills and techniques-base by access to internal and external training programmes. Essentials Vocational qualifications or school education to standard. Experience in aquaria husbandry and equipment maintenance. Willingness to study for industry qualifications and Home Office Licence. Committed to animal welfare and understand the issues of animal welfare. Attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions and procedures without constant guidance. Able to work as part of a team. Competent IT and numeracy skills. Ability to clearly communicate (oral and written). Desirables Work experience gained with a variety of aquatic species (i.e., zebrafish, salmon, amphibians). Hold a relevant Home Office Licence. Be aware of UK and EU law relating to fish diseases and Animal Use in Scientific Procedures. Pre- and post-operative care and use of anaesthesia techniques. Benefits 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 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. 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 12th June 2026. Unless stated otherwise, the closing time for applications is 11:59 pm (UK time). If you are applying from outside the UK, the closing time shown on our adverts will automatically adjust to your browser's local time zone. Interviews are due to take place w/c 22 June 2026. If you have not heard from us by 17 June 2026, your application has been unsuccessful and we will not be progressing your application.
22/05/2026
Full time
UE03: £24,729.00 - £25,804.00 Per Annum. Corporate Services Group / Bioresearch & Veterinary Services. Full Time - 35 hours per week. Open Ended Contract - Permanent. The Opportunity The post of Technical Assistant (Aquatics) involves performing animal husbandry duties to ensure all animal needs are met and high levels of cleanliness are sustained through general maintenance and domestic duties within BVS aquatics facilities. There is a significant equipment maintenance component. You will be responding to task requests by providing routine technical assistance and undertaking data recording to support research staff when required. The successful candidate will be required to undergo training for a Home Office Personal Licence to allow regulated work with animals in research. They will be able to work as part of a team, communicate clearly, follow instructions and undertake procedures independently after appropriate training. All staff are actively encouraged to develop their CPD personal skills and techniques-base by access to internal and external training programmes. Essentials Vocational qualifications or school education to standard. Experience in aquaria husbandry and equipment maintenance. Willingness to study for industry qualifications and Home Office Licence. Committed to animal welfare and understand the issues of animal welfare. Attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions and procedures without constant guidance. Able to work as part of a team. Competent IT and numeracy skills. Ability to clearly communicate (oral and written). Desirables Work experience gained with a variety of aquatic species (i.e., zebrafish, salmon, amphibians). Hold a relevant Home Office Licence. Be aware of UK and EU law relating to fish diseases and Animal Use in Scientific Procedures. Pre- and post-operative care and use of anaesthesia techniques. Benefits 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 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. 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 12th June 2026. Unless stated otherwise, the closing time for applications is 11:59 pm (UK time). If you are applying from outside the UK, the closing time shown on our adverts will automatically adjust to your browser's local time zone. Interviews are due to take place w/c 22 June 2026. If you have not heard from us by 17 June 2026, your application has been unsuccessful and we will not be progressing your application.
UE03: £24,729.00 - £25,804.00 Per Annum, Pro Rata Full Time - 35 hours per week. Fixed Term Contract - 8 weeks. The Opportunity The School of Chemistry is looking for a highly motivated summer intern to contribute to the development of a graphical user interface (GUI) for our innovative NMR-based fragment screening methodology. Our approach enables fast and efficient identification of potential lead compounds in drug discovery, with a significant reduction in screening time. To make this methodology widely available, we need to develop a user-friendly GUI that streamlines the analysis of hundreds of NMR spectra, allowing for minimal intervention and "push-button" operation. Main responsibilities Develop a GUI using Python and relevant libraries to analyse NMR spectra. Collaborate with the research team to deliver maximum portability and usability of the product. Test and validate the GUI with sample datasets provided by the research team. Expected commencement date: July 1st 2026 (8-week internship). This post is full-time (35 hours per week) for a maximum of 8 weeks. Benefits A competitive salary. An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community. 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 is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will 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 1 June 2026. Interviews will be held on the week commencing 1st June 2026.
21/05/2026
Full time
UE03: £24,729.00 - £25,804.00 Per Annum, Pro Rata Full Time - 35 hours per week. Fixed Term Contract - 8 weeks. The Opportunity The School of Chemistry is looking for a highly motivated summer intern to contribute to the development of a graphical user interface (GUI) for our innovative NMR-based fragment screening methodology. Our approach enables fast and efficient identification of potential lead compounds in drug discovery, with a significant reduction in screening time. To make this methodology widely available, we need to develop a user-friendly GUI that streamlines the analysis of hundreds of NMR spectra, allowing for minimal intervention and "push-button" operation. Main responsibilities Develop a GUI using Python and relevant libraries to analyse NMR spectra. Collaborate with the research team to deliver maximum portability and usability of the product. Test and validate the GUI with sample datasets provided by the research team. Expected commencement date: July 1st 2026 (8-week internship). This post is full-time (35 hours per week) for a maximum of 8 weeks. Benefits A competitive salary. An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community. 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 is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will 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 1 June 2026. Interviews will be held on the week commencing 1st June 2026.
The University of Edinburgh is seeking a highly motivated summer intern within the School of Chemistry to develop a graphical user interface (GUI) for an innovative NMR-based fragment screening methodology. This internship offers a full-time engagement for 8 weeks starting July 1st, 2026. You will collaborate closely with the research team, utilizing Python to create a user-friendly GUI that enhances the analysis of NMR spectra. In addition, you will be part of a vibrant community committed to diversity and inclusion.
21/05/2026
Full time
The University of Edinburgh is seeking a highly motivated summer intern within the School of Chemistry to develop a graphical user interface (GUI) for an innovative NMR-based fragment screening methodology. This internship offers a full-time engagement for 8 weeks starting July 1st, 2026. You will collaborate closely with the research team, utilizing Python to create a user-friendly GUI that enhances the analysis of NMR spectra. In addition, you will be part of a vibrant community committed to diversity and inclusion.
