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13209 - Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job details
Posting date: 06 October 2025
Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 05 November 2025
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Remote working: On-site only
Company: University of Edinburgh
Job type: Contract
Job reference: 13209

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Summary

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

CSE / School of Chemistry

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed-term: 36 months



The Opportunity:


Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position to work under the supervision of Dr Benjamin N. Bhawal on a project funded by the EPSRC, with support from AstraZeneca.


The successful candidate will work on projects to deliver new catalysts for the selective modification of complex substrates through the use of high-throughput experimentation. You can find out more about the Bhawal Group at the Bhawal Group Website.



The salary for this post is £41,064 to £48,822 per annum.



Your skills and attributes for success:

Applicants should have a PhD in synthetic chemistry (or have submitted a PhD thesis prior to taking up the appointment).
Possess a deep interest in the design of new catalysts and/or catalytic processes.
A proven track record of successfully completing research projects.
Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills are essential.

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