13067 - Research Associate (PDRA)
| Posting date: | 10 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £41,064 to £48,822 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 September 2025 |
| Location: | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Edinburgh |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 13067 |
Summary
Research Associate (PDRA) in bacterial separation, Gram staining, and antibiotic susceptibility testing
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
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