Grade UE07: £41,064 - £48,822 per annum
School of Chemistry / College of Science and Engineering
Full Time: 35 hours per week
Fixed term: for 36 months
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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.
The Opportunity:
We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher to join the team led by Dr Alice Green in the School of Chemistry. The post holder will work on a new project led by Dr Green to build an advanced time-resolved Coulomb explosion imaging apparatus in the group’s laboratory. This instrument will be used to image, with high fidelity, ultrafast molecular motion that occurs during photochemical reactions of isolated gas-phase molecules. These exciting experimental capabilities will be used to advance our understanding of fundamental photochemical reactivity.
The candidate must have completed a PhD degree in Chemistry, Physics, or a related discipline. Experience with ultrafast spectroscopy and charged-particle detection/imaging is essential. This role will involve significant instrument design and practical work. Experience in instrument design and construction, particularly of high-vacuum apparatuses, is therefore highly beneficial.
People have always been at the heart of our work. Our people are at the centre of the University community and everything we do. We value colleagues 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 flexibility that works for you.
A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:
Professional development and subject matter expertise
Opportunities to develop new skills and broaden your experience
Responsibility and autonomy
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How to apply
Please include the following documents in your application:
- CV (maximum 2 pages)
- Cover letter (maximum 2 pages)
- Two academic references that support your application
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We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, and wish to particularly encourage applications from women, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, and people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, who are underrepresented at this level”
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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 2nd October 2026.
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Interviews will be held in November 2026.
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