Applications invited for Postdoctoral Fellowships

The School welcomes applications from both external and internal scientists interested in applying for personal fellowships.

We are keen to attract outstanding researchers from Edinburgh and across the world to join us as Postdoctoral Fellows.  We offer a high quality research environment and support for you in your fellowship application process. 

Fellowship opportunities

The School operates an internal review process for the following fellowship opportunities:

  • European Research Council  Starting Grants
  • UKRI Future Leaders Fellowships
  • Royal Society University Research Fellowships
  • STFC Ernest Rutherford Fellowships
  • EPSRC Fellowships

Applications for other fellowship opportunities are welcome but are not part of this review process.

Application information

Candidates are expected to have a PhD in Physics, Astronomy or a related discipline, and in most cases a few years research experience, as well as the ability to present clear evidence of their potential to undertake leading research.

How to apply

Candidates must submit information including a research statement, CV and list of publications by noon, 17 June 2019.