UE07 £41,064.00 - £48,822.00 per annum
CSE / School of Engineering / Institute for Bioengineering
Full Time: 35 hours per week
Fixed term: 24 months
The Opportunity:
Where curiosity becomes impact
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Join the School of Engineering at the University of Edinburgh as a Research Associate and play a leading role in pioneering the science of electro crystallisation for next-generation nanosensor materials and devices.
Based within the Institute for Bioengineering, you will contribute to an ambitious, interdisciplinary research programme that is advancing the fundamental science and engineering of electrodeposition to enable the scalable manufacture of high-performance nanosensors. This research seeks to uncover how molecular nucleation and crystallisation can be controlled at the nanoscale, providing unprecedented control over the location and morphology of molecular crystals to create functional sensing circuitry.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated researcher to work at the interface of materials science, electrochemistry, nanotechnology, and microelectronics. You will design and conduct cutting-edge experiments, analyse and interpret complex datasets, disseminate your findings through high-quality publications and international conferences, and collaborate with leading academic partners in a dynamic, supportive, and intellectually stimulating research environment. The role offers an outstanding opportunity to develop your research profile while contributing to technologies with the potential to transform future sensing applications.
Your skills and attributes for success:
• A PhD in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science, or a closely related discipline
• Experience of laboratory-based research, with expertise in experimental techniques relevant to electrochemical techniques, nucleation and crystallisation science, chemical sensing, or related areas
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, demonstrating initiative, flexibility, and effective engagement with multidisciplinary research teams
• Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet project milestones, and deliver high-quality outputs
• Excellent communication skills, including experience in writing reports or publications and presenting research findings to a range of audiences
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. 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/personalised flexibility for you.
A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:
How to apply
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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 19 August 2026.
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