https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-scientist-biophysics-12m-ftc-stem-recruitment--f5df82de-769a-44db-bafa-c7a95e0c75ca RSS feed for Principal Scientist - Biophysics (12m FTC) at Stem Recruitment. en-gb Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:19:34 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-scientist-biophysics-12m-ftc-stem-recruitment--f5df82de-769a-44db-bafa-c7a95e0c75ca https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-scientist-biophysics-12m-ftc-stem-recruitment--f5df82de-769a-44db-bafa-c7a95e0c75ca Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Edinburgh | Salary: Negotiable | 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 ... Contract