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Postdoctoral Research Associate (King-Smith Group)

The University of Edinburgh - School of Chemistry

Location: Edinburgh
Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 16th October 2026
Closes: 12th November 2026
Job Ref: 15065

The Opportunity:

Postdoctoral Research Associate (King-Smith Group)

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position to work under the supervision of Dr Emma King-Smith on a project funded by The Royal Society.

The successful candidate will work on syntheses to advance the next generation of AI-guided organic chemistry. You can find out more about the King-Smith Group at our website (https://www.kingsmithgroup.com/). 

Applicants should have: 

  • A PhD in chemistry, computer science, or related discipline (or have submitted a PhD thesis prior to taking up the appointment). 
  • Possess a deep interest in chemical synthesis and the application of machine learning to synthesis.
  • A proven track record of successfully completing research projects. 
  • Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills are essential.

Apply Before: 12/11/2026, 23:59

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