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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Quantum Light Source Development

Heriot-Watt University • Hermiston, Currie

Salary

£38k – £38k

Posted

29 August 2026

Work mode

Full-time

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

Heriot-Watt University is hiring a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Quantum Light Source Development in Hermiston, a full-time scientific & qa role advertised as contract. The advertised salary is £38k – £38k. 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: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Quantum Light Source Development Grade and Salary: Grade 7 Spine Point 28 (£37,694) per annum FTE and working pattern: Full Time (1FTE, 35hrs per week, Monday – Friday), Fixed Term for 12 months Holiday Entitlement: 33 days annual leave plus 9 buildings closed days (and Christmas Eve when it falls on a weekday) Purpose of Role The Edinburgh Mostly Quantum Lab seeks a talented and motivated scientist for developing quantum light sources for qu…

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Employer: Heriot-Watt University — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £38k – £38k
How this salary compares: about 7% below the £40,675 median across 718 scientific & qa roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: Hermiston, Currie · Full-time
Posted: 29 August 2026
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