Scientific and QA jobs in Bath

We are seeking an ambitious behavioural researcher to join a new Accelerated Knowledge Transfer (AKT) project investigating how humans and AI systems interact in complex operational environments. About the role Synoptix is an award-winning engineering consultancy delivering advanced solutions across defence, aerospace, healthcare, energy and cyber security sectors. The company develops innovative AI-powered products including Synx-Lookout, an edge-computing maritime awareness platform that uses…

About the role The Lovell lab is looking to recruit a PDRA on a 12-month contract. Project Background: Targeted radionuclide therapy (TRT) is an emerging and highly promising strategy for treating a range of cancers. By using targeting vectors conjugated to radionuclides, TRT delivers cytotoxic radiation directly to tumour cells while minimising damage to surrounding healthy tissues. This project aims to identify selective peptide binders for proteins, cells, or tissues using state-of-the-art p…

About the role Join our thriving Centre of Excellence in Water-Based Systems for Health Protection and Department of Chemistry as a Prize Fellow in Biological Chemistry. The Centre of Excellence in Water-Based Early-Warning Systems for Health Protection (CWBE) is a £13m interdisciplinary research centre, established in 2024 with funding from Research England’s Expanding Excellence in England (E3) scheme, together with contributions from the University of Bath and partners. We are working to tra…

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated chemist to join a collaborative Accelerated Knowledge Transfer (AKT) project between the University of Bath and Almac Discovery Limited , a leading early-stage drug discovery company within the Almac Group. About the role The project will establish an automated workflow for rapid production of novel small-molecule libraries, enabling Almac Discovery to accelerate early-stage drug discovery, reduce reliance on outsourced compound synthesi…

About the role Join our thriving Centre of Excellence in Water-Based Systems for Health Protection and Department of Mathematical Sciences as a Prize Fellow. The Centre of Excellence in Water-Based Early-Warning Systems for Health Protection (CWBE) is a £13m interdisciplinary research centre, established in 2024 with funding from Research England’s Expanding Excellence in England (E3) scheme, together with contributions from the University of Bath and partners. We are working to transform publi…

About the role Join our thriving Centre of Excellence in Water-Based Systems for Health Protection and Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering as a Prize Fellow in Water Sensing Platforms. The Centre of Excellence in Water-Based Early-Warning Systems for Health Protection (CWBE) is a £13m interdisciplinary research centre, established in 2024 with funding from Research England’s Expanding Excellence in England (E3) scheme, together with contributions from the University of Bath and pa…

The University of Bath is seeking an ambitious and highly motivated graduate to join an exciting Accelerated Knowledge Transfer (AKT) project in partnership with Synoptix Ltd . About the role PanTiltZoom (PTZ) cameras capture detailed imagery of selected contacts, but this reduces awareness of the wider environment. This innovative project will assess the feasibility of a reinforcement learning system that decides where the camera should point and when to zoom. It will balance searching for new…

About the role The Centre of Excellence in Water-Based Early-Warning Systems for Health Protection (CWBE) is a £13m interdisciplinary research centre, established in 2024 with funding from Research England’s Expanding Excellence in England (E3) scheme, together with contributions from the University of Bath and partners. We are working to transform public and environmental health management, establishing the first Urban Living Lab facility; a state-of-the-art digital water sensing platform, tra…

About the role Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research associate to work with Prof. Daniel Loughran as part of the EPSRC-funded programme grant Unifying Arithmetic Statistics . The post is available for a fixed term of three years. The planned start date is 1st October 2027 but some flexibility may be possible. The project spans several topics in arithmetic statistics in a broad sense, and the applicant at Bath should have expertise in one of the following areas: The arithmetic of…

The Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Bath welcomes applications for an EPSRC-funded Research Associate in Analysis to work with Dr Matthew Schrecker in nonlinear partial differential equations. About the role The successful candidates will work on research topics connected with singularity formation and stability in self-gravitating fluids as part of the EPSRC grant “Criticality in Newtonian Gravitational Collapse.” Applicants should have, or be close to completing, a Ph…

About the role The role is associated with the Royal Society International Collaboration Award “Operator learning for gradient flows with applications in imaging” led by Dr Yury Korolev (University of Bath) and Dr Takashi Furuya (Doshisha University, Kyoto). Close collaboration with Doshisha University is envisaged and the successful candidate is expected to take part in regular research visits to Japan. The project concerns theoretical analysis and numerical implementation of operator learning…

Technical Specialist in Engineered Silk Manufacturing and Optical Fibre Technologies Department Physics Salary Starting from £31,236, rising to £37,694 Closing date Sunday 01 November 2026 About the role Join the HOLLOW SILK project, an ambitious research project funded by the Advanced Research Invention Agency (ARIA) through its Universal Fabricators programme. HOLLOW SILK aims to develop a novel manufacturing platform based on engineered silk, for the production of microstructured optical fi…

Bath, United Kingdom Portishead, United Kingdom Full time R1550620 Join IQVIA on our mission to accelerate innovation for a healthier world IQVIA UK's cFSP (sponsor-dedicated) team is growing and seeking experienced Clinical Research Associates in South West England. Why IQVIA? Career development opportunities to grow as we grow AI‑powered career advancement through our internal talent marketplace, Career Connections Mentorship opportunities across the organisation via Employee Resource Grou…

About the role This role is part of the UK Catalysis Hub where the practical work will take place at the Research Complex at Harwell (RCaH), working within the Hub laboratories. The UK Catalysis Hub is a national consortium of 46 universities, 15 companies, the STFC Harwell science facilities, and 13 international partners established in 2013 to coordinate and advance UK catalysis research and connect it internationally. Now in its third phase of funding, its priority research areas include sus…

About the role Join the HOLLOW SILK project, an ambitious research project funded by the Advanced Research Invention Agency (ARIA) through its Universal Fabricators programme. HOLLOW SILK aims to develop a novel manufacturing platform based on engineered silk, for the production of microstructured optical fibres. By combining expertise in biomaterials, fibre manufacturing, chemistry, photonics and engineering, the project will establish innovative routes to advanced materials and structures th…

About the role Join the HOLLOW SILK project, an ambitious research project funded by the Advanced Research Invention Agency (ARIA) through its Universal Fabricators programme. HOLLOW SILK aims to develop a novel manufacturing platform based on engineered silk, for the production of microstructured optical fibres. By combining expertise in biomaterials, fibre manufacturing, chemistry, photonics and engineering, the project will establish innovative routes to advanced materials and structures th…

Research Associate Department Mechanical Engineering Salary Starting from £38,784, rising to £46,049 Closing date Monday 26 October 2026 About the role Advance Your Engineering Career Through Innovation and Impact The Department of Mechanical Engineering is seeking to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Associate to investigate the fluid dynamics and heat transfer in rotating compressor cavities of gas turbine engines. The project is funded by the EPSRC in collaboration with the University of Surre…

Research Associate Department Mechanical Engineering Salary Starting from £38,784, rising to £46,049 Closing date Monday 26 October 2026 About the role Advance Your Engineering Career Through Innovation and Impact The Department of Mechanical Engineering is seeking to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Associate to investigate the fluid dynamics and heat transfer in rotating compressor cavities of gas turbine engines. The project is funded by the EPSRC in collaboration with the University of Surre…