https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-scientist-biophysics-12m-ftc-stem-recruitment--75065c85-eaa4-4db3-a64d-593c5525d507 RSS feed for Principal Scientist - Biophysics (12m FTC) at Stem Recruitment. en-gb Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:40:52 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-scientist-biophysics-12m-ftc-stem-recruitment--75065c85-eaa4-4db3-a64d-593c5525d507 https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-scientist-biophysics-12m-ftc-stem-recruitment--75065c85-eaa4-4db3-a64d-593c5525d507 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 11:52:35 GMT Location: City | Salary: 10000-500000 Annual | Type: Contract | 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. Background in CRO, biotech, pharma, or academia Supportive leadership and mentoring skills Benefits include a competitive salary, enhanced pension scheme, health cash plan, holiday entitlement, and various wellbeing and development... Contract