Job Description

Grade UE07: 41,064 to 48,822 per annum, pro-rata if part time

College of Science and Engineering / School of Physics and Astronomy

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed term: expected end date 31 March 2027

The candidate will contribute to the development of new mechanistic models aiming to dissect the as-yet-elusive link between 3D gene structure and function.

The Opportunity:

The successful candidate will ideally have a good experience with polymer models and coarse-grained molecular dynamics simulations, and will have experience or willingness to engage with experimental collaborators in joint projects. The results obtained in this work can be used, among other things, to inform models of transcription in disease, and understand how mutations in chromatin-associated proteins or DNA elements associated with genetic diseases and cancers affect transcription.


This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.


The salary for this post is

41,064 to 48,822

per annum.


The post is fixed term with funding until 31 st March 2027.

Your skills and attributes for success:

Experience in coarse grained models for polymers and biopolymers Strong computational expertise, including coarse-grained molecular dynamics simulations Experience of, or willingness to engage in, interdisciplinary collaborative research combining physics and biology Strong planning and management skills Strong written and verbal communication skills

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As a valued member of our team you can expect:

A competitive salary An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our

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Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Edinburgh is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating discrimination.


The School strives to create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace for all and we are looking to actively diversify our staff. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and in particular encourage applications from people of colour, women, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ people and other minority and under-represented groups. We aim to ensure that our culture and systems support flexible and family-friendly working, as evidenced by our Juno Champion and Athena SWAN Silver awards.



The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.



Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our

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The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is

17 November 2025.

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Interviews will be held

in November 2025.