Principal Scientist - Biophysics (12m FTC)

Stem Recruitment
📍 Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 11, 2026

Job Description

STEM Recruitment is seeking a Principal Scientist with experience of Biophysics for a role based in Edinburgh. You will lead Drug Discovery projects, providing scientific leadership and applying expertise across various biophysical techniques such as SPR, GCI, ITC, DLS, DSF, and SEC-MALS. Your responsibilities include managing projects from initial client discussions to successful delivery, generating high-quality data, contributing to business proposals, and mentoring junior team members. The role requires a strong background in Pharmaceutical or related scientific fields, with extensive experience applying biophysical techniques in Drug Discovery settings, and preferably some experience in Protein Science or Structural Biology.

* Degree in a relevant field plus PhD or equivalent experience

* Proven success leading scientific, client-facing projects

* Experience across a broad range of biophysical techniques, including SPR, GCI, ITC, DLS, DSF, and SEC-MALS.<...

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Job Details

  • Location Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category other-general
  • Posted Date June 11, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 21, 2026