PHD Candidate jobs in Edinburgh

A world-class academic institution located in Scotland is seeking a PhD Fellow in neurodegenerative research. This role includes conducting original research related to multiple sclerosis, motor neuron disease, and more. Candidates should have prior research experience and be clinically qualified, holding GMC registration. The position is full-time, starts in August 2026, and offers a competitive...

You will have solid foundations and a flowing book of business to build from. I am looking for an experienced epidemiologist comfortable with leading studies end to end, mentoring and managing a small team of juniors and playing a supporting role in BD/client management.

Job Description Overview At Element Digital Engineering, we don’t just solve problems, we engineer smart, practical solutions that shape industries. As part of the global Element Materials Technology group, we combine advanced simulation and consultancy with world-class testing, inspection, and certification expertise. From nuclear and aerospace to energy and defence, our work spans sectors...

You will shape both how interactions are built and what expressive capabilities are possible, translating cutting-edge research into robust, real-world systems.

You will have a unique opportunity to play a significant role in a dynamic and world respected technology company in the exciting field of robotics, with clear development, training and career progression opportunities provided.

You will lead a SeeByte software engineering team, delivering technology solutions and projects to SeeByte’s customers.

You will operate at the intersection of strategy and execution, translating market opportunity into scalable commercial success within a fast-evolving genomics and healthcare environment.

You will define the regional sales vision, anticipate industry and customer shifts, and lead high-performing teams to deliver sustained growth.

Our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. With a heritage dating back more than 175 years we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions. All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following...

Join a Team That Shapes the Ground Beneath Us At BakerHicks, our Ground Engineering specialists play a vital role in delivering some of the UK’s most complex and high-impact infrastructure projects. As our portfolio continues to grow, we’re looking for a talented Geotechnical Engineer to join our dynamic team in Manchester. You’ll work across a diverse range of sectors including Rail, Highways,...

You will use or develop team leading experience to support the delivery of work from several engineers. Your expertise will also be key to enhance processes and ways of working across UK wide FPGA/Firmware delivery teams. Ability to analyse system level requirements and capture/ derive detailed firmware requirements.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK.

You will have strong experience in functional design and configuration of Fusion Cloud Financials

You will bring demonstrable hands-on experience of Oracle Fusion Financials configuration and business functions in an order-to-cash and procure to pay landscapes

A leading university in Australia is seeking a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Electrical Engineering to focus on educational excellence and curriculum development. The role involves developing innovative teaching methodologies, mentoring students, and ensuring high standards in course administration. Candidates should possess a PhD in Electrical Engineering and experience in effective teaching and...

Overview: Do you want a role with deep meaning and the ability to make a major impact? As part of Intelligent Talent Acquisition (ITA), you'll have the opportunity to reinvent the hiring process and deliver unprecedented scale, sophistication, and accuracy for Amazon Talent Acquisition operations. ITA is an industry-leading people science and technology organization made up of scientists,...

You will have a deep expertise in video generation model architectures with a hands-on, research-driven approach. Your mission is to explore and implement novel techniques and algorithms that lead to groundbreaking advancements: data curation, strengthening baselines, identifying and resolving existing pre-training bottlenecks to push the limits of model performance.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK.

You will have strong experience in functional design and configuration on Fusion Cloud Tax and Financials

You will bring demonstrable hands-on experience of Oracle Fusion Tax configuration and business functions in an order-to-cash and procure to pay landscape

Overview Element is looking for a Model Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) to join our Team. The MBSE will work on a range of projects across several different industries (aero, defence, energy and others) and to support the growth of our in-house capability. This position will involve plenty of hands-on work coupled with the coaching and development of more junior team members. This position is...

A prestigious academic institution in Edinburgh is seeking candidates for clinical lectureships as part of a unique academic track. This role offers a full-time commitment with opportunities for a funded PhD and clinical experience. Candidates must be GMC-registered healthcare professionals eligible for training and have demonstrated research excellence. This position emphasizes a collaborative...

Grade UE07: £41,064- $48,822 per annum College of Science & Engineering, School of Informatics Full Time: 35 hours per week Fixed Term: 12 months The Opportunity: The School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher (Research Associate) in areas including quantum cryptography, cryptanalysis, hardware security and quantum hardware...

Overview Element is looking for a Principal Model Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) to join our Team. The MBSE will work on a range of projects across several different industries (aero, defence, energy and others) and to support the growth of our in-house capability. This position will involve plenty of hands-on work coupled with the coaching and development of more junior team members. This...

Job Details ACN2/AMN2: £48,288 - £71,550 per annum; GP salaries dependent upon career stage. College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine Full‐time: 40 hours per week; Fixed term: CCT date + 6 months; 3 Vacancies. The Opportunity Where discovery never stops. Be part of something bigger. The University of Edinburgh is a world‐class organisation. We look for the best in the field across all...

Grade UE07: £41,064- £ 48,822 per annum (pro rata for part time) College of Arts, Humanities and Social Science School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences Full time: 35 hours per week Fixed Term: 24 months The Opportunity: The Psychology Department in the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences are seeking a full time, fixed term Post-Doctoral Research Associate. This...