Postdoctoral Research Associate (King-Smith Group)
The University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Institution
- The University of Edinburgh
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Position type
- Postdoc
- Subject area
- Chemistry
- Salary
- GBP 41064.00–48822.00 YEAR
- Location
- Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Funding
- Fully funded position
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About this position
The Opportunity:
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position to work under the supervision of Dr Emma King-Smith on a project funded by The Royal Society.
The successful candidate will work on syntheses to advance the next generation of AI-guided organic chemistry. You can find out more about the King-Smith Group at our website (https://www.kingsmithgroup.com/).
Applicants should have:
- A PhD in chemistry, computer science, or related discipline (or have submitted a PhD thesis prior to taking up the appointment).
- Possess a deep interest in chemical synthesis and the application of machine learning to synthesis.
- A proven track record of successfully completing research projects.
- Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills are essential.
Apply Before: 12/11/2026, 23:59
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