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Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of EdinburghUK

Salary
Up to £615
Posted
15 September 2026
Work mode
Full-time
Sponsor match
high
International SportspersonWorker (A rating)
Role overview

University of Edinburgh is hiring a Postdoctoral Research Associate in UK, a full-time scientific & qa role advertised as contract. The advertised salary is Up to £615. University of Edinburgh holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the International Sportsperson route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

Job Description Grade UE07: £41,064 - £48,822 per annum School of Chemistry / College of Science and Engineering Full Time: 35 hours per week Fixed term: for 36 months Where discovery never stops. Be part of something bigger. A unique employer in a vibrant city The University isn't just any employer. We are part of a local community and a contributor to global thinking, progress and research. In Edinburgh, you are in one of the world's most attractive cities with active arts and social sectors,…
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  • Employer: University of Edinburgh — confirmed licensed sponsor
  • Visa route: International Sportsperson
  • Advertised salary: Up to £615
  • Location: UK · Full-time
  • Similar roles nearby: 194 other live scientific & qa roles in UK browse them
  • Posted: 15 September 2026
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Scientific and quality assurance roles span pharmaceutical, biotech, clinical research, and laboratory sectors. The UK life sciences industry actively recruits internationally for research scientists, QA managers, regulatory affairs specialists, and clinical trial coordinators, with many employers maintaining well-established sponsor licence operations.

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