Organic Chemistry Teaching Labs Intern (Employ.ed on Campus)
University of EdinburghGrade UE03: £24,729 - £25,804 per annum pro-rata if part-time
College of Science and Engineering / School of Chemistry
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Fixed-term: for 3 months
Please note that while the Employ.ed on Campus programme is open to 2nd, 3rd, and penultimate year undergraduate students, due to the nature of this internship, this opportunity is only available to 3rd and penultimate year undergraduate students from the University of Edinburgh based in the UK.
2nd-year undergraduate students are not eligible to apply for this opportunity. You also cannot take part if you are a visiting student, or you have already taken part in the programme before.
The Opportunity:
The overarching objective of this post is to refresh the delivery of the Chemistry 3 Organic Teaching Labs. To achieve this, the successful candidate will investigate the design and implementation of new experiments, updating the available teaching materials and contribute to the development of new assessment material.
The post holder will receive advanced training in synthetic chemistry and relevant analytical skills including hands-on use of the facilities in the School’s Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Facility and Analytical Chemistry Instrument Suite.
This post offers an invaluable opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the School of Chemistry’s objectives in the context of Learning and Teaching with a particular focus on improving Student Experience and Sustainability.
Benefits of this role include:
- Variety every day
- Responsibility and autonomy
- Contributing to the work and purpose of the University
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 vast majority of work, though, will require hands-on use of on-site facilities.
Informal enquiries about this role can be directed to ben.bhawal@ed.ac.uk
Your skills and attributes for success:
- Good practical chemistry skills.
- Enthusiasm to learn new skills and technologies.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Good organisational skills and time management.
- Ability to work alone and in teams.
View the full Job Description
How to apply
Please include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- Cover letter (1 page maximum)
For guidance on writing an effective application, see the additional information section of the Job Description.
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, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.
As well as great work experience, the Careers Service provides supporting resources, this is combined with a framework to support the development of participants’ employability and self-reflection with an Edinburgh Award as part of the internship. Further information about the Edinburgh Award can be found our Edinburgh Award homepage
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.
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 right to work webpages.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 18th March 2026.
Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.
Interviews will be held in April/May 2026.
Expected commencement date: June 8th 2026
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