Postdoctoral Researcher (In-Vitro Diagnostics)
The University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Institution
- The University of Edinburgh
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Position type
- Postdoc
- Salary
- GBP 41885.00–49798.00 YEAR
- Location
- Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Funding
- Fully funded position
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About this position
Full Time: 35 hours per week
Fixed term: Until end of March 2027
The Opportunity:
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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.
A fantastic opportunity has become available for a Postdoctoral Researcher (In-Vitro Diagnostics) in the ‘DOSA point-of-care diagnostic for urinary tract infections in low- and middle-income countries’ project (DOSA3) at the University of Edinburgh funded by the UK Funder ‘Pathways to Antimicrobial Clinical Efficiency’ (PACE).
Your skills and attributes for success:
- PhD (or near completion) in Biomedical, Chemical, Materials, Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field
- Proficiency with printing/patterning for diagnostics
- Strong grounding in surface chemistry for diagnostics
- Data analysis and experimental design; proficiency with analysis tools
- Demonstrated collaboration in multidisciplinary teams
People have always been at the heart of our work. As part of the University, you are a part of our community. We are looking for people with drive, determination, and a passion for what they do.
A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:
- Variety every day
- Responsibility and autonomy
- Excellent benefits and support
- Contributing to the work and purpose of the University
This post is full-time (35 hours per week).
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