Postdoctoral Research Associate

Grade UE07: £41,064 - £48,822 per annum

School of Regeneration and Repair / Centre for Inflammation Research

Full Time: 35 hours per week

Fixed term: 24-month contract

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.

The Baillie Gifford Pandemic Science Hub (https://psh.ac.uk/) seeks a postdoctoral researcher experienced with pharmaceutical formulation and drug delivery to develop next-generation inhaled therapies to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team. In this role, the postdoctoral researcher will conduct research using analytical techniques to investigate nanoparticle-based drug delivery and nebulisation technologies. They will analyse data, lead experiments, and contribute to research publications, while also supervising students and engaging in collaborative projects.

Ideal candidates will have a PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical or biomedical sciences, along with strong communication and teamwork skills. Experience with inhalation and formulation development is a plus. This role involves participation in innovative ARIA-funded projects within an inclusive and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional development.

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
• Leading-edge research
• Opportunities for publication

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 a Stonewall Proud Employer, actively promoting LGBTQ+ 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)

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 notes for applicants

The closing date for applications is 4 November 2026 .

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