Postdoctoral Research Associate

Full Time: 35 hours per week

Fixed term: 18 months

The Opportunity:

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.

People have always been at the heart of our work. Our people are at the centre of the University community and everything we do. We value colleagues with drive, determination and a passion for what they do. We are a place where everyone is welcome and offer a range of policies and benefits designed to support you in building the right meaningful flexibility that works for you

We are currently looking to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) to perform scientific research to investigate the characteristics of indoor air pollution and its potential to affect health. The project forms part of a wider multi-disciplinary UKRI Hub of research organisations in the UK called "INHABIT", which looks at how building net-zero measures may affect indoor air quality.

This project will be predominantly lab based, using oxidative potential assays to assess the reactivity of air pollution particles and in vivo models to assess the potential toxicological effects of these particles.

The role holder will contribute to the development of new ideas, approaches, concepts or techniques, as well as take an active role in the direction of the research project and dissemination of research outputs

A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:

• Opportunities to develop new skills and broaden your experience 
• Leading-edge research
• Contributing to the work and purpose of the University.  

This post is full-time (35 hours per week) and fully on-campus at the Edinburgh BioQuarter (next to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh). The post is a fixed term appointment for 18 months with the possibility of extension depending on funding.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• A PhD, or equivalent, in a related biomedical background, e.g. air pollution or particle research, toxicology, physiology.
• Experience of some of the laboratory techniques involved in the research, e.g. particle characterisation, acellular assays of oxidative potential, in vivo rodent models, assays to measure signalling pathways, (e.g ELISAs for inflammatory cytokines, fluorescence assays, flow cytometry), organ bath preparations, histology.
• Experience of recruitment of volunteers or public interaction for research studies, would be advantageous
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, contributing to both the practical work but also assisting with the project management, e.g. organising provision or purchase of research consumables, liaising with collaborating labs.
• Enthusiasm to develop the research area and programme through manuscript writing and supporting grant applications.

Apply Before: 04/11/2026, 23:59