Research Associate (PDRA) in bacterial separation, Gram staining, and antibiotic susceptibility testing chez University of Edinburgh
University of Edinburgh · Edinburgh, Royaume-Uni · Onsite
- Bureau à Edinburgh
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
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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 (opens in a new tab) 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 (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 24 September 2025.
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About Company
The School of Engineering addresses diverse complex challenges across the entire field of engineering, at the micro- and macro/global scales. At the microscopic scale, its research supports the design and deployment of novel nanotechnology and devices for biological monitoring and medical diagnosis; at the macro/global scale, it optimises the security and sustainability of the built environment and develops engineering solutions to climate change issues. In REF 2021 the joint submission from the University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt University to General Engineering was ranked 1st in Scotland and 3rd in the UK for quality and breadth of research. The ranking cited is based upon the breadth and quality of research which apply standard formula (as used by the Times Higher Education) to the REF 2021 results.
The School has a strong track record in producing more than 50 technology spin-outs and developing industry links that enable our graduates to build career-long relationships. Current research income in the School was c.£22.0M in 2020/21.
