Postdoctoral Research Scientist jobs in Edinburgh

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, engineers,...

General Postdoctoral Researcher - $90/hr Remote - Alignerr - Location: Remote About the job At Alignerr, we partner with the world’s leading AI research teams and labs to build and train cutting-edge AI models. Organization: Alignerr Position: General Postdoctoral Researcher (Masters/PhDs) Type: Hourly Contract Compensation: $75–$90 /hour Location: Remote Commitment: 10–40 hours/week Role...

You will work on real production problems rather than research-only work, owning models from first iteration through to live deployment.

You will collaborate closely with other data scientists, data engineers, and DevOps, with the freedom to shape how GenAI and ML are used across the platform.

Principal Clinical Scientist – Alignerr (Edinburgh, Scotland – Remote)Alignerr partners with leading AI research teams to build and train cutting‑edge models. We are seeking a Principal Clinical Scientist to bring senior‑level expertise in clinical trial design and regulatory‑grade data interpretation into AI‑driven research workflows.About the JobContract, hourly, $40–$80/h, 10–40...

Machine Learning Engineer - Contract (Financial Services, Outside IR35) Duration: 6 months Rate: £650 - £750 per day IR35: Outside Location: UK / Remote We’re seeking an experienced Machine Learning Engineer to support a Financial Services organisation on an initial 6-month contract, working on production-grade ML systems that operate in regulated, high-volume environments. This role is...

You will have the opportunity to: - Bring experience in sales, business development, health, coaching or leadership — or simply be willing to learn - Recommend pharma-grade, science-backed products - Earn commission + global income streams through product referrals & international team building

You should be rooted in technical coastal expertise (coastal engineering, processes or management) through your university education and work experience, and you should also have a broader perspective of helping clients address their challenges and achieve their ambitions on the coast.

About Turing: Based in San Francisco, California, Turing is the world’s leading research accelerator for frontier AI labs and a trusted partner for global enterprises deploying advanced AI systems. Turing supports customers in two ways: first, by accelerating frontier research with high-quality data, advanced training pipelines, plus top AI researchers who specialize in coding, reasoning, STEM,...

You will be responsible for translating complex clinical and real-world data capabilities into clear, scalable, market-ready products that directly address high-impact industry challenges. As a senior leader, you’ll work closely with data science, engineering, and commercial teams to shape solution roadmaps, support major client engagements, and help drive global adoption.

You will grow the use of our AI and automation technology in Europe and the UK. With the full support of software developers, data scientists, and technical support staff, this is a player-coach sales role initially which means we expect you to help build and implement the next generation of our go-to-market plans that meet or exceed sales targets.

You will be focused on the following tasks:

AI Prompt Engineer - 12 Month Contract - Outside IR35 Role Description: Harvey Nash's Pub Sec client are seeking an AI Prompt Engineer to design, develop, and optimise prompt-based solutions for AI systems. This role will design and optimise AI prompts for extracting data from forms, fine-tune models for accuracy, automate end-to-end workflows, and manage production deployments. The ideal...

Global University Systems is building a modern AI platform to power how our universities recruit, teach, support, and serve students. The Director of AI will lead this transformation, turning promising ideas into production-grade AI solutions that create real value for students and staff. This role owns the AI roadmap end-to-end: from identifying high-impact use cases, to running rapid...

Contract MLOps Engineer | MLflow | Databricks | Production ML Duration: Initially 3 months Day rate: £500 - £550, Inside IR35 Workplace: Remote, with occasional travel to client-site Inara are supporting a consultancy-led team delivering production-grade machine learning platforms for a range of end clients, and they’re looking for a senior, hands-on Contract MLOps Engineer to help take ML...

Role: Research Associate in Numerical Modelling for AI-driven Sorbent-Based Carbon Capture Technologies Grade and Salary: Grade 7, £37,694 - £47,389 per annum FTE and working pattern: 1FTE, 35hrs per week, Monday – Friday Contract: 12 Months FTC (Opportunity for Extension Possible). Holiday Entitlement: 33 days annual leave plus 9 buildings closed days (and Christmas Eve when it falls on a...

You will work alongside our experienced engineers as you develop these skills within a positive culture where learning and development is actively supported and promoted. Here’s what you’ll help with:

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options.

Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh NHS Lothian NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society. We will fully support...

A leading AI research firm is seeking a Principal Clinical Scientist to leverage senior-level expertise in clinical trial design and data interpretation within AI-driven research. This role involves designing and reviewing clinical trial protocols, interpreting results for regulatory compliance, and evaluating AI-generated analyses. Benefits include competitive pay, flexible remote working, and...

General Postdoctoral Researcher - $90/hr Remote - Alignerr - Location: Remote About the job At Alignerr, we partner with the world’s leading AI research teams and labs to build and train cutting-edge AI models. Organization: Alignerr Position: General Postdoctoral Researcher (Masters/PhDs) Type: Hourly Contract Compensation: $75–$90 /hour Location: Remote Commitment: 10–40 hours/week Role...

A leading technology firm in Scotland is seeking a Research Scientist to develop AI-powered systems for talent acquisition. The role involves designing research strategies, conducting validation studies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates have a Master's or PhD in a quantitative field with over 5 years of relevant experience, strong data analysis skills, and...

Data Scientist (Masters) - AI Data TrainerAlignerr Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomBase pay range$40.00/hr – $80.00/hrAbout The JobAt Alignerr, we partner with leading AI research teams and labs to build and train cutting‑edge AI models. You’ll challenge advanced language models on topics such as machine learning theory, statistical inference, neural network architectures, and data engineering...