Top Research Jobs in Edinburgh

Perform warehousing, shipping, receiving, packing, material movement, inventory handling, equipment operation, transportation movements, stock recordkeeping, replenishment, and procurement at forward-deployed OCONUS warehouse locations.

Lead population genomic analyses for a NERC-funded project investigating adaptive introgression in European butterflies. Responsibilities include comparative selective-sweep scans across 42 species, hybrid-zone analysis using whole-genome and long-read sequencing data, computational genomics on high-performance computing systems, collaboration with laboratory and international partners, fieldwork opportunities, conference presentations, and student supervision.

Research Accountant leading financial control implementation for a project addressing legacy research grant reviews. Responsibilities include managing a project team, reducing the grant review backlog, providing progress reporting, implementing process improvements, and applying lessons learned to support business-as-usual operations across the University’s research grants portfolio.

Conduct research on epigenetic regulation of stem and progenitor cells in growth and ageing. The role uses stem cell culture, targeted epigenomic engineering, CRISPR barcoding, and mouse models to investigate DNA methylation, tissue regeneration, stem cell output, cellular ageing, and mammalian size regulation within a multidisciplinary genetics and cancer research team.

Manage, quality-check, process, and analyze MRI data from multiple sclerosis clinical studies. Responsibilities include running established imaging pipelines, manually segmenting brain images, assessing intracranial and brain volumes, analyzing white matter lesions, and generating parametric maps. The role may also involve supervised research projects and supports imaging outcomes across the University of Edinburgh’s clinical research portfolio.

Conduct research into genomic regions associated with feed efficiency and productivity, design novel gene edits, and assess their effects on breeding programs in low- and medium-income countries. The researcher will join a livestock hologenomics group at the Roslin Institute and collaborate with related research teams. The role requires expertise in quantitative or population genetics and involves contributing to animal bioscience research focused on sustainable agriculture and productivity.

Conduct research and analysis on global gas and LNG markets, including asset valuation, costs, contracts, infrastructure, shipping, supply and demand, emissions, and corporate strategy. Develop data-driven reports, models, presentations, and market insights; engage with senior clients and industry contacts; support business development; maintain research databases; use AI tools to improve research processes; and coach junior team members.

As a Research Engineer, you'll develop and manage data systems for text-to-speech projects and enhance machine learning models using innovative strategies.

Conduct research and quantitative analysis across wholesale financial markets using large regulatory datasets, including transaction-level trading and derivatives data. Develop reproducible analytical code, identify market risks, evaluate regulatory outcomes, and produce evidence-based insights for policy and supervision teams. Collaborate with market experts and stakeholders, communicate complex findings clearly, and contribute to both ongoing research projects and time-sensitive market analysis.

Owns revenue recognition accounting across entities under IFRS 15, including deferred revenue reconciliations, technical accounting guidance, policy documentation, audit support, internal controls, and process automation. Partners with finance, accounts receivable, product, and commercial teams to align statutory revenue recognition with ARR reporting across subscription and B2C revenue models.

Provides administrative support for postgraduate research programmes within a university school. The role assists academic and professional services colleagues, supports postgraduate research students and staff, and helps ensure research student activities run smoothly. It is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term position with hybrid working options and regular on-campus attendance.

Conduct industry, market, competitor, and target-account research across enterprise technology and industrial sectors. Analyze procurement processes, customer priorities, comparable products, and emerging opportunities. Summarize findings in reports and presentations while supporting consulting and product initiatives. Collaborate with leadership on commercial strategy and organize complex information into clear insights.

Supports research project delivery across the Intellectual Disabilities Research Institute, including project planning, milestone and risk tracking, data collection, reporting, stakeholder engagement, budget monitoring, recruitment, and grant administration. The role also coordinates events, communications, employment contracts, and institute activities; manages one part-time administrator; and provides guidance to staff and students. It requires initiative, analytical ability, strong IT skills, and effective collaboration with academic, external, and public stakeholders.

Supports research in Medical Education focused on compassion and empathy. Conducts defined research activities, contributes to project team delivery, and works with project leads to meet study requirements. The role is part-time, fixed-term for 24 months, with potential hybrid working. Applicants must provide a CV and cover letter and demonstrate the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship.

Conduct livestock genome engineering research in cattle cells to test genetic changes identified by AI models and genetic studies for improving dairy productivity and feed efficiency. Collaborate with quantitative geneticists and computational biologists, investigate gene regulation, and contribute to an international engineering biology research network focused on sustainable livestock production in low- and middle-income countries.

Conducts on-site and remote clinical trial monitoring across the study lifecycle, ensuring regulatory, ICH-GCP, protocol, data integrity, informed consent, investigational product, and site file compliance. Manages site communications, recruitment support, query resolution, documentation, audit readiness, and corrective actions. Collaborates with sponsors, project teams, regulatory staff, and clinical partners, may mentor junior CRAs, and supports investigator meetings, training, and operational improvements. Requires UK monitoring experience and travel up to 75%.

Conduct basic science research on neurodegeneration and multiple sclerosis, focusing on mitochondrial function and mitochondrial DNA at the single-cell level in animal brain tissue. Collaborate with researchers at University College London and the Dementia Research Institute, contribute to laboratory research, and work with a balance of supervised tasks and independent initiative.

Build and maintain a consultant pool supporting Just Energy Transition Partnership work in South Africa, Indonesia, and Senegal. Responsibilities may include policy and systems research, actor mapping, comparative analysis, stakeholder strategy, convening and dialogue facilitation, dissemination, and clear writing for policy, public, and funder audiences. Consultants will work independently on time-bound engagements involving business, finance, government, civil society, and human rights considerations.

Conduct academic research on DNA methylation, epigenetic marks, and gene regulation within mammalian cells. The role involves using synthetic vector libraries, cellular landing pads, and high-throughput sequencing to investigate transcriptional regulation and cellular phenotypes. The assistant will collaborate with multiple laboratories, contribute to interdisciplinary research projects, and support work toward publication.

Supports multidisciplinary research on decarbonisation strategies in cancer care. Responsibilities include developing and conducting a scoping review, designing search strategies, screening and analysing evidence, extracting data, piloting qualitative interviews, supporting research prioritisation, disseminating findings, drafting publications, assisting project management, and contributing to grant applications and team development.

Develop and manage clinical change order budgets for biotech, medtech, and specialty pharma clients. Coordinate with business development, finance, contracts, and project management teams; schedule and consolidate budget inputs; resolve issues; calculate resource and service fees; analyze costs; and support customer budget presentations. The role requires understanding CRO services and clinical trial processes, strong mathematics and accounting fundamentals, advanced Microsoft Office skills, and excellent organization and communication.

Leads study start-up performance and teams across the United Kingdom, managing staffing, resources, utilization, timelines, process efficiency, contractual compliance, and risk management. Collaborates with global SSU leadership to standardize processes and improve team capabilities. Requires clinical or scientific expertise, substantial clinical trials or pharmaceutical industry experience, personnel management experience, and detailed knowledge of ICH/GCP, ISO 14155, FDA, European, and country-specific regulatory requirements.

Provides post-award financial administration for externally funded research grants, including budget monitoring, claims, reporting, forecasting, project closure, KPI tracking, and audit preparation. The role supports academic colleagues, ensures compliance with funder requirements, resolves financial issues, liaises with funders, builds stakeholder relationships, and contributes to process improvement and consistent service delivery across the research grants portfolio.

Leads compliance initiatives and audits of financial professional offices, evaluates regulatory adherence, documents findings, communicates deficiencies, supports remediation, trains team members, improves procedures, and provides compliance guidance. The role requires managing multiple audits, follow-ups, travel logistics, regulatory updates, and escalated issues while maintaining FINRA licensing and industry knowledge.

Conduct theoretical and computational research on turbulent mixing and small-scale fluid dynamics in the Arctic Ocean. Develop theoretical models, validate them through idealized numerical simulations using Oceananigans, analyze oceanic observations, and implement parameterization schemes in regional Arctic ocean models. Collaborate with the principal investigator, National Oceanography Centre, and university partners to assess impacts on ocean and climate modeling.