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Postdoctoral Research Associate in High-Dimensional Quantum Photonics

Heriot-Watt University • Hermiston, Currie

Salary

£48k – £48k

Posted

16 October 2026

Work mode

Full-time

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

Heriot-Watt University is hiring a Postdoctoral Research Associate in High-Dimensional Quantum Photonics in Hermiston, a full-time scientific & qa role advertised as contract. The advertised salary is £48k – £48k. Heriot-Watt University holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

Description Role Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate in High-Dimensional Quantum Photonics Grade and Salary: Grade 7 - £38,448 - £48,337 per annum FTE and working pattern: Full-time (35hrs per week) Fixed Term for 12 months Reward and Benefits: 33 days annual leave, plus 9 buildings closed days for all full-time staff. Detailed Description This is 1-year postdoctoral position in the Beyond Binary Quantum Information research group led by Prof Mehul Malik at the Institute of Photonics and Qua…

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Employer: Heriot-Watt University — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £48k – £48k
How this salary compares: about 18% above the £41,068 median across 1,254 scientific & qa roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: Hermiston, Currie · Full-time
Similar roles nearby: 9 other live scientific & qa roles in Hermiston — browse them
Posted: 16 October 2026
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