Research Associate (PDRA) in bacterial separation, Gram staining, and antibiotic susceptibility testing
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Job Summary
Grade UE0per annum
College of Science & Engineering / School of Engineering / Institute for Bioengineering
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Fixed Term: 7 months from 01/10/2025 to 30/04/2026
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a PhD candidate in Chemical or Biomedical Engineering or a closely related discipline with a focus on technologies relevant to 3D printing microfluidics or related areas. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in 3D printing microfluidics and bacterial culture together with a strong research background in applying chemical or biomedical engineering principles to antimicrobial applications.
The candidate will have the opportunity of working with experts in drug delivery biosensing electrochemistry and medical sciences.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- 3D printing
- Microfluidics
- Bacterial culture
- Bioseparation
- Fluorescence / confocal microscopy for bioimaging
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As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- A competitive salary
- An exciting positive creative challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits such as a generous holiday entitlement competitive pension schemes staff discounts and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on ourstaff benefits page(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits
Championing equality diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on ourright to work webpages(opens new browser tab).
On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 24 September 2025.
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About Company
Access the latest research expertise, new technologies and world-class facilities at the University of Edinburgh. Benefit from collaborative partnerships, contract research and consultancy across a range of sectors.
