Science & Research Jobs in City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom (Now Hiring) — 137 open

Principal Medical Writer

London, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

Senior$8M raised

At Real Chemistry, making the world a healthier place isn’t just an aspiration—it’s our everyday reality. Our drive to transform healthcare is informed by our blend of deep scientific expertise, human-centred creativity,…

Skills: Medical writing, Team leadership, Strategic thinking, Client relationship management, Scientific expertise

Health Professional Level 2 - Pathology Medical Scientist

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site

$91k–$109k/yr

Mid level

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Classification: Health Professional Level 2 (PN 71302) Salary: $91,026 – $108,691 Pro Rata (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: The Canberra Hospital Section: Diagnostic Genomics Closing D…

Skills: Genomic testing, Cytogenetics, Fluorescence in situ hybridisation, PCR-based testing, Next generation sequencing

Research Fellow (Data Analysis)

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · Hybrid

$41k–$49k/yr

Mid level

UE07: £41,064 - £48,822 per annum School of Population Health Sciences / Usher Institute / Centre for Medical Informatics Full-time: 35 hours per week Fixed-term: available from July 2026 for 12 months Where discovery ne…

Skills: Data analysis, Machine learning, Deep learning, Python, R

Project Archivist (Polish School of Medicine)

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site

$41k–$49k/yr

Mid level

Grade UE07: £41,064 - £48,822 per annum, pro rata if part-time Library & University Collections Full-time: 35 hours per week Fixed-term: 24 months Grow your career in a city full of stories. Unlocking Edinburgh. The Univ…

Skills: Archiving, Cataloguing, Polish language, Project management, Collections management

Hydrologist

Bristol, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

Mid level

Location/s: Bristol, Cambridge, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester & Sheffield; UK Recruiter contact: Maria Cervantes Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 2…

Skills: Hydrology, Rainfall-runoff modelling, Climate change impact assessment, Water systems modelling, Flood risk assessment

Quality Assurance Officer II – 12-Month Fixed Term Contract

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site

Mid level$1M raised

Quality Assurance Officer II – 12-Month Fixed Term Contract Location: Edinburgh BioQuarter Closing Date: COB Monday 24th August 2026 Who are we? We are RoslinCT, a world-leading cell and gene therapy contract development…

Skills: Cgmp, Quality assurance, Sop development, Regulatory compliance, Quality management systems

Health Professional Level 3 - Senior Scientist

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site

$112k–$120k/yr

Senior

Employment Type: Full time, Permanent Classification: Health Professional Level 3 (PN 21260) Salary: $111,639 - $120,057 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: Canberra Health Services, ACT Section: Clinical Chemistry Closing Da…

Skills: Clinical chemistry, Laboratory operations, Diagnostic services, Leadership, Problem-solving

Registered Nurse Level 2 - Infection Prevention and Control

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site

$113k–$119k/yr

Mid level

Employment Type: Part Time Permanent Classification: Registered Nurse Level 2 (PN14017) Salary: $112,841 – $119,223 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: The Canberra Hospital Section: Infection Prevention and Control Closing D…

Skills: Infection prevention, Infection control, Clinical microbiology, Infectious diseases, Surveillance

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site

$41k–$49k/yr

Mid level

Grade UE07: £41,064 - £48,822 per annum; pro rata if part-time CMVM / School of Neurological and Cardiovascular Sciences / Institute for Neuroscience and Cardiovascular Research Full-time: 35 hours per week Fixed-term: 1…

Skills: Neuroscience, Zebrafish research, Neuroprotection, Nervous system health, Discovery model organism

Director of MBChB Admissions

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · Hybrid

$111k–$148k/yr

Senior+

ACN3: £ 111,430 - 148,064 per annum pro rata (Salary may be matched to equivalent NHS pay scale, where considered appropriate and subject to School approval). CMVM / Edinburgh Medical School / Medical Education Part-time…

Skills: Medical education, Clinical leadership, Student recruitment, Stakeholder engagement, Outreach strategy

Research Associate

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · Hybrid

$41k–$49k/yr

Mid levelVisa sponsorship

UE07: £41,064 - £48,822 per annum CSE / School of Informatics Full Time: 35 hours per week Fixed term: 14 Months Vacancies available: 5 The School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh invites applications for se…

Skills: Large Language Models, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Cognitive Modeling, Distributed Computing

Assistant Director, Funding Policy (Grade M1)

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · Hybrid

$67k–$79k/yr

Senior

Assistant Director, Funding Policy (Grade M1) Application Deadline: 23 August 2026 Department: Investment & Research Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Edinburgh - Hybrid Compensation: Grade M1 £66,924 to £…

Skills: Policy development, Strategic thinking, Financial analysis, Communication, Presentation

Digital Solutions Analyst – Trusted Research and Secure Innovation

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site

$38k–$47k/yr

Mid level

Role: Digital Solutions Analyst - Trusted Research and Secure Innovation Grade and Salary: Grade 7, £37,694 - £47,389 per annum FTE and working pattern: Full-time, 35hrs per week Contract: Fixed Term until 31 July 2027 (…

Skills: Business analysis, Stakeholder engagement, Solution design, Cloud platforms, Microsoft Power Platform

Senior Laboratory Technician (Paleoceanography)

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site

$31k–$37k/yr

Mid level

Role: Senior Laboratory Technician (Paleoceanography) Grade and Salary: Grade 6 - £31,236 - £36,636 per annum Contract Type: Full Time (1FTE), Fixed Term for 6 months. Part-time working is available. Holiday Entitlement:…

Skills: Laboratory analysis, Sample preparation, Foraminifera identification, Geochemical analysis, Sediment analysis

Laboratory Manager

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site

$38k–$47k/yr

Senior

Role: Laboratory Manager Directorate: School of Engineering and Physical Sciences Grade and Salary: Grade 7 - £37,694 - £47,389 per annum (pro rata) Contract Type: Part Time (0.5FTE/ 17.5 hours per week) Open Ended Holid…

Skills: Laboratory management, Tissue culture, Molecular biology, Cell culture, Health and safety administration

Research Associate in Energy System Modelling and Market Design

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · Hybrid

$41k–$49k/yr

Mid levelVisa sponsorship

UE07: £41,064 - £48,822 per annum CSE / School of Engineering / Institute for Energy Systems Full-time: 35 hours per week Fixed term: 36 months Help us redefine what’s possible. Be part of something bigger. The Universit…

Skills: Energy system modelling, Market design, Electricity market modelling, Agent-based modelling, Integrated energy system analysis

Sr Therapeutic Specialist, Oncology - N England & Scotland’

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · Remote OK

Senior$7.4B raised

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve l…

Skills: Oncology Scientific Expertise, Key Account Management, Strategic Partnering, Business Acumen, Stakeholder Engagement

Principal Peat / Soil Scientist

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · Hybrid

Senior$1.1B raised

Job Description Overview We have a great opportunity for a dynamic and motivated Senior or Principal Peat Scientist (depending on experience) to join our Environment Practice in the UK to support with current projects, d…

Skills: Peat science, Soil science, Peatland management, Technical delivery, Project management

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Cold-Water Coral in-Silico Reef Models

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · Hybrid

$38k–$47k/yr

Entry level

Job Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Cold-Water Coral in-Silico Reef Models to Investigate Habitat Loss Grade and Salary: Grade 7 - £37,694 - £47,389 per annum FTE and working pattern: Full-Time (35 hours per we…

Skills: Computational fluid dynamics, Porous media, Multiscale mechanics, Computational modelling, Python

Appointment of a Commissioner to the Scottish Fiscal Commission

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site

Senior+

The Deputy First Minister particularly welcomes applications from women, disabled people, LGBT+ people, young people and people from minority ethnic communities. In order to carry out its work effectively, the Scottish F…

Skills: Economic analysis, Public spending, Taxation, Public finance, Communication

Frequently asked questions

How many Science & Research jobs are open in City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom right now?

There are currently 137 open science & research positions in City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.

Which companies are hiring for Science & Research roles in City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom?

Companies currently hiring include Leonardo, University of Edinburgh School of Engineering, Canberra Health Services, Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh, RoslinCT, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.

Are there remote or hybrid Science & Research jobs in City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom?

Yes — 74 of the 137 open science & research positions offer remote or hybrid work (3 remote, 71 hybrid).

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