Research Assistant

Rettie & Co

KEY DETAILS Location: Edinburgh Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours) ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking a motivated and commercially focused individual to join our Land & Development team in Edinburgh. This role offers the opportunity to work across land agency, development consultancy and residential investment, with the level of appointment tailored to the successful candidate’s experience. At Surveyor level, you will support senior colleagues on live instructions and develop your technical expertise across the full residential development lifecycle. At Associate or Associate Director level, you will take a more senior, client-facing role – driving business development, leading transactions, and contributing to the growth and direction of the team. Working within a collaborative and well-connected business, you will benefit from close integration with our Residential Research, New Homes and Agency teams, providing a broad platform to deliver best-in-class advice to clients. This role anchors the land agency capability and offers a clear pathway to senior leadership for the right individual. ABOUT YOU You'll be a driven and commercially aware property professional with a strong interest in residential development and land agency. You’ll thrive in this role if you: * Are highly analytical and commercially minded * Enjoy building relationships and working with clients * Are proactive, driven and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment * Have strong communication and presentation skills * Can work both independently and as part of a team For more senior candidates, you will also bring: * An established network within the Scottish development market * A track record of winning work and managing client relationships * Leadership capability and an interest in mentoring others KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibilities will vary depending on level, but will include: * Supporting or leading the acquisition and disposal of residential development land * Undertaking development appraisals, feasibility studies and financial modelling  * Preparing site appraisals, pricing advice and client reports  * Assisting with or leading residential investment and capital markets transactions  * Preparing and delivering presentations, pitches and marketing materials  * Maintaining databases of development opportunities and market comparables  * Collaborating with internal teams to maximise cross-referral opportunities  At Associate / Associate Director level, additional responsibilities will include: * Leading transactions and client relationships * Originating new instructions and driving fee income * Mentoring and supporting junior team members * Contributing to team strategy and performance KEY REQUIREMENTS Education and Qualifications * Educated to degree level * MRICS qualifified or working towards APC (if not MRICS, then must be experienced and bring a relevant skill set) Experience & Technical Skills * Experience or strong interest in residential development, land or investment markets * Strong financial appraisal and analytical skills, including cashflow modelling  * Proficiency in Excel; experience with development appraisal software (e.g. Argus Developer) preferred  * Strong report writing and communication skills  * Understanding of the Scottish planning system and development process (desirable)  For more senior candidates: * Proven track record in residential land agency or development * Established industry network in Scotland * Demonstrable ability to win and deliver client instructions * Strong commercial awareness and business development capability  COMPETENCIES * Collaboration * Commercial awareness * Communication * Customer Focus * Planning & Organising  * Problem Solving & Innovation * Positive mindset For more senior candidates: * Business development and fee generation * Decision making and managing risk * Strategic and lateral thinking * Entrepreneurial mindset * People management (desirable) HOW TO APPLY If this opportunity appeals to you, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Please submit your CV along with a brief cover letter telling us a little about yourself.

STIFTELSEN STOCKHOLMS INTERNATIONELLA FREDSFORSKNINGSINSTITUT (SIPRI)

Research Assistants – Armament and Disarmament The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) is seeking Research Assistants to support the work of its Military Expenditure and Arms Production (MILAP), Dual-use and Arms Trade Control (DUAT), and Governance of AI (GOV-AI) programmes. About the role The Research Assistant will work under the supervision of a Programme Director and contribute to research, data collection, analysis and project activities within their assigned programme, as well as, where relevant, across the Armament and Disarmament cluster. Typical responsibilities include: Conducting research, data collection and analysis. Supporting publications, reports and the SIPRI Yearbook. Reviewing, fact-checking and proofreading research outputs. Assisting with externally funded projects. Supporting fundraising activities and organising workshops and events. Contributing to dissemination activities and responding to information requests where relevant. Depending on the programme, the work may focus on military expenditure and the arms industry, export controls and arms trade regulation, or the governance of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. Requirements You have: A university degree in a relevant field, such as political science, international relations or economics. A strong interest in arms control, disarmament, non-proliferation or international security. Experience with open-source research. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. The ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Excellent written and spoken English. Additional languages are an advantage; Swedish is not required. Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office. Employment The position is full-time and based in Stockholm, Sweden. The appointment is initially for two years, with the possibility of extension. The expected start date is Q4 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. Administrative support for work permit and migration processes is provided where applicable. SIPRI covers economy-class travel to Stockholm for the successful candidate; relocation costs are not covered. Application Please submit: A one-page cover letter in English, indicating which programme (MILAP, DUAT or GOV-AI) you are most interested in. A CV in English. References will be requested from shortlisted candidates. Application deadline: 26 July 2026, 23:59 CEST. Interviews are expected at the end of August/early September.

Relation Therapeutics

ABOUT RELATION Relation is a sector defining TechBio company developing transformational medicines, with technology at our core. Our ambition is to understand human biology in unprecedented ways, discovering therapies to treat some of life’s most devastating diseases. We leverage single-cell multi-omics from patient tissue, functional assays, and machine learning to drive disease understanding, from cause to cure. We are scaling rapidly and building a team of exceptional individuals to push the boundaries of drug discovery. You will work in highly interdisciplinary teams where biology, computation, and engineering come together to solve complex problems that have not been solved before. Our state-of-the-art wet and dry labs in the heart of London are designed to accelerate this integration and translate insight into impact. We are committed to building diverse and inclusive teams. Relation is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age. By joining Relation, you will help define how medicines are discovered and deliver meaningful impact for patients. The opportunity Relation has an excellent opportunity for a Research assistant to join an interdisciplinary, highly collaborative team of experimental and computational drug discovery researchers in our newly built state-of-the-art functional genomics lab in London. Large-scale genetic studies, including genome-wide association studies (GWAS), have discovered thousands of variants and loci associated with complex diseases, yet it is difficult to draw disease insight as the vast majority of loci lie in non-coding regions of the genome and have unknown function. At Relation, we are generating proprietary large-scale datasets to accelerate the prediction of disease genes from these loci using state-of-the-art functional genomics and machine learning methods. We will identify the key effector genes, cells and pathways involved in the pathophysiology of disease and proceed to predict disease targets for experimental validation. We have an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory technician to contribute to the cutting-edge drug discovery endeavours of Relation’s experimental laboratory. Aside from major contributions to the execution of the tissue profiling team, the post-holder is expected to contribute as well to the upkeep of the lab and other general tasks across teams. By joining Relation, you will be part of an exceptionally talented team, learn a broad range of skills within and outside your area of expertise, help us shape our culture and ultimately, make a positive impact on patients' lives. Day to day you will * Receive, process, and store clinical samples promptly in accordance with laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). * Complete, write and maintain accurate laboratory documentation, including electronic lab books, SOP and EOP. * Assist with laboratory housekeeping tasks to ensure smooth and efficient daily operations. * Perform NGS experiments, including bulk RNA-seq, single-cell, and spatial transcriptomics, and operate the sequencer. * Troubleshoot experimental or technical issues and maintain effective collaboration and communication with CROs and internal teams. * Work effectively within the laboratory team, fostering clear and efficient communication. Professionally, you have: * MSc. or BSc in a biology related area with at least 2 years laboratory experience. * Experience in human sample processing: serum, plasma and tissue handling. * Experience in single cell, spatial and/or NGS library preparation. Desirable knowledge or experiences * Experience in histology, tissue culture or fluorescence activated cell sorting (FACS). Personally, you: * Are comfortable working in a matrixed environment, balancing multiple stakeholders and contributing effectively across teams. * Take ownership of your work, proactively seek opportunities to contribute, and enable others to do their best work. * Communicate openly and directly, give and receive feedback constructively, and handle challenging conversations with respect. * Actively seek out diverse perspectives, build strong working relationships, and contribute to shared goals across teams. * Embrace challenges with openness and resilience, set high standards for yourself, and strive to deliver meaningful outcomes. Working Style & Culture at Relation At Relation, we operate in a matrixed, interdisciplinary environment, where impact is driven through collaboration across scientific, technical, and operational domains. We collaborate, and you will partner with colleagues across multiple teams and projects, contributing your expertise while aligning to shared company priorities. We work together and win together! The patient is waiting! RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: Please note that Relation does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Resumes should not be forwarded to our job aliases or employees. Relation will not be liable for any fees associated with unsolicited CVs. Relation is a committed equal opportunities employer.