Postdoctoral Research Associate

Overview

The University of Edinburgh is offering a postdoctoral research position within the School of Chemistry in the College of Science and Engineering. This position is situated in the King-Smith Group under the supervision of Dr Emma King-Smith and is supported by funding from the EPSRC. The appointed researcher will focus on developing new machine learning models designed to deliver novel therapeutic candidates. The role is offered as an 18-month fixed-term contract.

Who can apply

Candidates must hold a PhD in chemistry, computer science, or a related discipline, or they must have submitted their PhD thesis before starting the appointment. Applicants are expected to have a strong interest in creating new machine learning methods and applying them to chemical sciences, alongside a demonstrated history of successfully finishing research projects.

What you get

The position is full-time at 35 hours per week, though consideration is also given to part-time or flexible working arrangements. The salary ranges from £41,885 to £49,798 per annum at Grade 7. The work arrangement follows a hybrid schedule.

Requirements

Applicants need to demonstrate excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills as an essential qualification for the role.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 2026-11-24.