Postdoctoral Researcher (In-Vitro Diagnostics)

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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