https://jobs.co.uk/job/scientific-expert-psychoactive-substances-jobs-in-science--5bb8c979-a614-4db2-98bf-663ef627004d RSS feed for Scientific Expert Psychoactive Substances at Jobs in Science. en-gb Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:06:17 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/scientific-expert-psychoactive-substances-jobs-in-science--5bb8c979-a614-4db2-98bf-663ef627004d https://jobs.co.uk/job/scientific-expert-psychoactive-substances-jobs-in-science--5bb8c979-a614-4db2-98bf-663ef627004d Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:54:16 GMT Location: London | Salary: 10000-500000 Annual | Type: Contract | Scientific Expert Psychoactive Substances Public Sector 12 Months Contract via Umbrella inside IR35 Based Remotely The Scientific Expert is responsible for: Deciding whether a substance is capable of producing a psychoactive effect in a person who consumes it Attendance at case conferences and/or Court, in person or on the telephone, as required. The Scientific Expert accepts the requirement to respond to communications from the Home Office and other pertinent authorities by telephone or email in a timely manner ensuring development and casework is not compromised. Experience Required: i. Professional qualifications in clinical or in-vivo pharmacology or medicinal chemistry; ii. Five years minimum postgraduate experience in the appropriate field. iii. Current expertise and detailed knowledge in one or more of the following, or related fields: (a) psychopharmacology; (b) pharmacology and drug discovery research; and/or (c) clinical/non-clinical pharmacology; and iv. Current and detailed knowledge of, and practical experience in, in-vitro testing together with in-vivo pharmacology in the drugs arena; v. Skills in data interpretation from in-vitro pharmacology assays, both functiona... Contract