Thank you for your interest in joining the group. We are always pleased to consider applications from talented and enthusiastic candidates. Our research is at the interface of chemistry and biology, and exploits technological advances in software engineering and high performance computing. We therefore welcome applications from a wide variety of background. Interested candidates should contact Julien ( mail@julienmichel.net ) and provide a CV, names and contact details for two referees.

The University of Edinburgh is among the most prestigious universities in the world and EaStCHEM is among the top-ranked chemistry departments within the UK. Edinburgh, is a vibrant, internationally city which has been voted numerous times as one of the most desirable place to live in the UK. Please check the video below if you want to learn more about the School of Chemistry.

When no suitable vacancies are advertised, there are a number of funding opportunities you may wish to pursue to join the group.

Visitors

Are you a scientist based in another EU country ? Would you like to visit the group to learn more about the research we do or to setup a collaboration ? If so, you may be eligible to apply for the HPC-Europa2 program that funds visits of up to 12 weeks and provide access to supercomputing facilities.

Postdoctoral scientists

There are a number of postdoctoral fellowship schemes suitable to join the group. Please get in touch if you wish to apply for one of these postdoctoral fellowships to work with us.

• Marie Curie Fellowships
• Newton International Fellowships
• Leverhume Trust Fellowships
• Wellcome Trust Fellowships
• EMBO Fellowships
• Human Frontier in Science Program
• Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851

Scientists working in the industry may consider the following scheme.

• Industry Fellowships

Postgraduate studentships

We welcome applications from strong candidates with a background in Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Computer Sciences. Possible sources of funding may include:

• University of Edinburgh Scholarship and Student Funding Services
• Commonwealth Scholarships
• Fullbright Scholarships
• Marshall Scholarships
• Chevening scholarships
• Scottish Overseas Research Students Awards Scheme
• Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Awards

Undergraduate projects

Each year we normally host a number of undergraduate students doing a final year research project. Suitable projects can be arranged for motivated students pursuing a BSc. or MSc. in Chemistry, Biology or High-performance computing. Please contact Julien to discuss opportunities.