Job Description

Grade UE07: 40,497 to 48,149 per annum

CSE / School of Engineering

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed term: up to 7 months

The Opportunity:

This Research Associate position will contribute to the "Liquid-Like Coatings for PFAS free Dermal Protection Against Liquid Chemicals" project within the Institute for Multiscale Thermofluids at the University of Edinburgh, which is funded by DSTL.


This role is UE07 and is available on a fixed term basis for up to 7 months.

Your skills and attributes for success:

A good undergraduate degree and a PhD in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or a clearly related area. Proven track record of research in experimental interfacial science and engineering or surface-initiated polymerisation, with a specific focus on droplet interactions with surfaces, wetting or a closely related area. Experience in delivering research project results; e.g., a record of peer-reviewed journal and conference papers in a relevant area Demonstrable experience of construction of experimental set-ups. Capable of working collaboratively with researchers from different disciplines or technical background.

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Application Information

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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 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.


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On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is

8th August 2025.

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