Research and Academic Positions (84) at The University of Edinburgh in United Kingdom

The University of Edinburgh in United Kingdom invites application for vacant Research, Academic and Professional Positions, a public research university based in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Junior Sous Chef

• Job Identification12487DepartmentACE Catering Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before06/06/2025

Be the First to ApplyAn opportunity has arisen to join The University of Edinburgh Catering Department. The role will be based at our largest catering unit; The John McIntyre Conference Centre located within Pollock Halls. As a Junior Sous Chef, you will support the operational service delivery to our students and commercial guests throughout the year.

EU and International Senior Research Funding Specialist

• Job Identification12491DepartmentEdinburgh Research Office Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months9Apply Before06/06/2025

Be the First to ApplyWe are looking for a Senior International Research Funding Specialist (SRFS) to work closely with their line manager (Research Funding Manager, UK and International), other SRFSs and local research support teams to oversee and support the growth of the University’s international research funding portfolio.

Clinical Research Funding Specialist

• Job Identification12494DepartmentEdinburgh Research Office Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months12Apply Before06/06/2025

Be the First to ApplyThe University of Edinburgh Research Office is looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Clinical Research Funding Specialist to join the Research Funding Team.

ECAT SCREDS Clinical Lectureship

• Job Identification12495DepartmentMedicine and Veterinary Medicine College Office Edinburgh – BioQuarter, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermApply Before06/09/2025

Be the First to ApplyWe are seeking to appoint up to 2 highly ambitious individuals who aspire to become the next generation of clinical academic leaders.

Parking and Logistics Officer

• Job Identification12497DepartmentACE Property Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before06/06/2025

Be the First to ApplyWe are looking for a parking and Logistics Office to help ensure our University campuses run smoothly by patrolling parking areas, supporting staff and visitors, and assisting with operational and sustainability tasks across our Accommodation, Catering and Events (ACE) portfolio.

Core Scientist in Comparative Immunology

• Job Identification12533DepartmentThe Roslin Institute Edinburgh – Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before06/06/2025

Be the First to ApplyWe are looking for a PDRA/Core Scientist to join the Comparative Immunology Group of Prof. Maria Forlenza. The post holder will report directly to Prof. Maria Forlenza.

Sports Coordinator – Transport & Administration

• Job Identification12534DepartmentSports Union United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before06/06/2025

We are looking for a Transport & Administration Coordinator to join the Sports Union team, supporting in the organisation of student sport activity and the associated logistics. quests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

Systems Administration Apprenticeship

• Job Identification12432DepartmentEdinburgh Parallel Computing Centre Edinburgh – Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, United Kingdom and 1 more (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months24Apply Before06/05/2025

EPCC is offering the opportunity to join our team for a two-year System Administration apprenticeship.

Qualified Habilitation Specialist

• Job Identification12462DepartmentInstitute for Education, Teaching and Leadership Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months20Apply Before06/05/2025

Be the First to ApplyThe Habilitation Specialist will provide advice and guidance to Local Authorities in the delivery and Habilitation Services to children and young people.

Postdoctoral Research Associate

• Job Identification12514DepartmentInstitute of Cell Biology United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months9Apply Before06/12/2025

Be the First to ApplyApplications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the laboratory of Prof Hiro Ohkura at University of Edinburgh, UK. The laboratory investigates fundamental mechanisms of meiotic chromosome segregation using Drosophila oocytes as a model system (http://ohkura.bio.ed.ac.uk).

Medical Receptionist

• Job Identification12526DepartmentCentre for Population Health Sciences Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before06/12/2025

The Mackenzie Medical Centre at the Usher Institute within The University of Edinburgh is looking for a Medical Receptionist to join the practice team. The hours required are until 6.15pm, Monday to Friday.

Postdoctoral Research Associate

• Job Identification12539DepartmentMathematics United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months36Apply Before06/12/2025

Be the First to ApplyApplications are invited for the post of Postdoctoral Research Associate in applied algebraic geometry/computational commutative algebra/algebraic statistics in the School of Mathematics at the University of Edinburgh.

Teaching Fellow in Religious Studies

• Job Identification12541DepartmentDivinity Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months13Apply Before06/13/2025

We are looking for Teaching Fellow in Religious Studies (Theory and Method and Islamic Studies) to organise and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate course materials (including online delivery) and assist with the supervision and assessment of dissertation students.

Teaching Fellow in Fashion Design (Pattern Cutting)

• Job Identification12515DepartmentDesign Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before06/11/2025

Be the First to ApplyWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced Teaching Fellow in Fashion Design (Pattern Cutting) to join our team and lead the delivery and development of pattern cutting education within this dynamic and highly regarded programme.

Postdoctoral Fellow in Population and Quantitative Genomics

• Job Identification12513DepartmentThe Roslin Institute Edinburgh – Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months36Apply Before06/18/2025

We are looking to fill a post for postdoctoral fellow in population and quantitative genomics within the BBSRC-funded HiPerBreedSim project. In this role, you will leverage recent advances in working with ancestral recombination graphs (ARGs) to develop algorithms and code for simulating population genomic data.

Veterinary Client Care, Insurance & Referral Coordinator – Equine

• Job Identification12522DepartmentRoyal Dick Veterinary Studies Edinburgh – Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before06/04/2025

We are looking for an enthusiastic and efficient Veterinary Client Care, Insurance and Referral Coordinator based in the Equine Veterinary Hospital at Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies.

Animal Care Assistant

• Job Identification12524DepartmentRoyal Dick Veterinary Studies Edinburgh – Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months12Apply Before06/04/2025

We are a referral veterinary and teaching hospital with a great team of vets, nurses and assistants who are all committed to animal health and welfare.

Project Support Officer (AHDP)

• Job Identification12532DepartmentSRA Directors Office United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months12Apply Before06/20/2025

The Project Support Officer role will contribute to the administration, organisation and delivery of the Access to High Demand Professions (AHDP) project, within the University’s Widening Participation team.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Biometrics for In Silico Breeding

• Job Identification12535DepartmentThe Roslin Institute Edinburgh – Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months36Apply Before06/18/2025

Be the First to ApplyWe are looking to fill a 3-year post for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Biometrics for In Silico Breeding within the BBSRC-funded HiPerBreedSim project. You will develop a general statistical framework and software tools for simulating complex phenotypic data capturing multiple data streams.

Technician (mechatronics)

• Job Identification12531DepartmentEngineering Edinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before06/04/2025

The School of Engineering seeks to appoint a Technician (mechatronics). This position will report to a Technical Support Officer within the School’s Technical Services team at the University of Edinburgh.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

• Job Identification12536DepartmentCentre for Reproductive Health Edinburgh – BioQuarter, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months36Apply Before06/20/2025

This job post is for a postdoctoral research associate to conduct research on the role of two G-coupled receptors in the progression of difficult-to-treat acute myeloid leukaemia (AML).

Registered Veterinary Nurse – Equine

• Job Identification12537DepartmentRoyal Dick Veterinary Studies Edinburgh – Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months12Apply Before06/11/2025

Be the First to ApplyThe Dick Vet Equine Hospital is looking for an experienced and reliable Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to cover a 12-month maternity leave post.

EDA/CAD Support Engineer

• Job Identification12114DepartmentEngineering Edinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months48Apply Before06/17/2025

Be the First to ApplyThe School of Engineering seeks to appoint a EDA/CAD Support Engineer. This position is fixed term until 31st January 2029, Grade UE07.

Assistive Technology and Additional Support Needs Teacher (Secondary)

• Job Identification12477DepartmentInstitute for Education, Teaching and Leadership Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before06/03/2025

We are looking for an experienced secondary school teacher with expertise in application of Assistive Technology for children and young people with additional support needs.

Postdoctoral Fellow in Health Data Science

• Job Identification12488DepartmentCentre for Cardiovascular Science Edinburgh – BioQuarter, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months17Apply Before06/17/2025

We are looking for an exceptionally talented and motivated data scientist to take up a fully funded position as a Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) as part of a British Heart Foundation Project Grant: “Artificial Intelligence to Improve the Diagnosis of Acute Cardiac Conditions in Clinical Practice,” led by Dr Dimitrios Doudesis.

Teaching Fellow in Arabic & Middle Eastern Studies

• Job Identification12516DepartmentIslamic and Middle Eastern Studies Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months16Apply Before06/17/2025

Islamic & Middle Eastern Studies, part of the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, seeks to appoint a Teaching Fellow in Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies. The position will be available from 1st September 2025 to 31th December 2026.

Gallery Assistant – Talbot Rice Gallery

• Job Identification12518DepartmentEdinburgh College of Art office Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermApply Before06/03/2025

Talbot Rice Gallery are seeking a Gallery Assistant to join our team, on a full time, 18 months fixed term basis at grade UE03.

Transactional Finance Assistant

• Job Identification12517DepartmentEaster Bush Campus Operations and Services Edinburgh – Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before06/03/2025

An opportunity to join a small team delivering transactional finance services to the Easter Bush Campus which incorporates the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and the Roslin Institute has arisen. The post-holder will have excellent customer service and communication skills to deliver end to end financial processing activities.

Registered Veterinary Nurse – Orthopaedic

• Job Identification12523DepartmentRoyal Dick Veterinary Studies Edinburgh – Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months14Apply Before06/03/2025

Be the First to ApplyWe have an exciting opportunity for an RCVS registered veterinary nurse to join our dedicated orthopaedic nursing team at the Hospital for Small Animals. 

Service Change Management Designer (KTP Finisher) – Citizens Advice Scotland

• Job Identification12459DepartmentDesign United Kingdom and 1 more (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months11Apply Before06/02/2025

We wish to recruit a highly motivated, thoughtful and collaborative person with experience in facilitating change management and continuous organisational improvement, with an appetite for using service design as a tool to foster learning, and a desire to help others make positive change through finishing the second phase of our knowledge transfer partnership (KTP) project in partnership with Citizen’s Advice Scotland (CAS) and their network of bureaux.

Postdoctoral Research Assistant

• Job Identification12492DepartmentPsychology Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months33Apply Before06/16/2025

Be the First to ApplyThe Psychology Department is seeking a PDRA with an interest in neuropsychology, clinical psychology or clinical health research to investigate decision making and mental capacity to consent to assisted dying in people with motor neuron disease. This post is full time, fixed term and is available from September 2025.

Clusters and Systems Administrator (CDT)

• Job Identification12501DepartmentInformatics Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermApply Before06/09/2025

The School of Informatics invites applications for a Clusters and Systems Administrator within our Research and Teaching team.

Media Technician

• Job Identification12512DepartmentInstitute of Cell Biology United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months6Apply Before06/02/2025

The Cheerambathur research group at the University of Edinburgh’s School of Biological Sciences (Kings Buildings campus) is seeking a motivated individual to assist with the preparation of agar-based media for Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans) research. This is a part-time role, working two days per week, ideally suited to someone looking to gain or expand their laboratory experience in a dynamic research environment.

Postdoctoral Research Assistant in MicroCarb Mission

• Job Identification12427DepartmentGeoSciences Edinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months9Apply Before06/13/2025

Given the unprecedented growth rates of atmospheric CO2 in 2023 and 2024, there is no better time to study the global carbon cycle and how it might change with a warming climate. MicroCarb, a French-UK satellite mission launching in summer 2025, will collect atmospheric CO2 data that will allow us to precisely monitor changes in the global distribution of CO₂ sources and sinks. The UK science lead for MicroCarb is at the University of Edinburgh so this opportunity is a valuable opportunity to gain a deep understanding of the instrument and its capabilities before data delivery begins. This positions you to make significant scientific contributions once the data becomes available. This post is full-time (35 hours per week) and fixed term until 31 March 2026.

SSC Administrator

• Job Identification12437DepartmentInstitute for Education, Teaching and Leadership Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months10Apply Before05/30/2025

The Scottish Sensory Centre (SSC) at Moray House School of Education and Sport is inviting applications for a Grade UE06 Administrator to support the effective and efficient operation of the Centre. SSC’s national remit is to promote and disseminate effective practice and innovation in the education of children and young people with a range of sensory impairments. This post is advertised as full-time (35 hours per week), we are open to discussing a flexible working pattern. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Oceanography

• Job Identification12481DepartmentGeoSciences Edinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months24Apply Before06/20/2025

Be the First to ApplyA two-year Postdoctoral Research Assistant (PDRA) to carry out research into generating Earth System Models that show sub-polar gyre collapse.  The research requires numerical modelling, analysis and publication of results in world class journals. The PDRA should also collaborate with others in Edinburgh and in the PROMOTE (Progressing Earth System Modelling for Tipping Point Early Warning Systems) project. This project brings together researchers from seven UK research institutions and is funded by ARIA (Advanced Research and Invention Agency).

Postdoctoral Research Associate

• Job Identification12490DepartmentInstitute of Infection and Immunology Research United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months18Apply Before06/06/2025

This project will seek to understand the basis of increased virulence after long term coinfection by a combination of genomic, transcriptomic and laboratory manipulation of the selected parasite lines. This post is advertised as full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.  We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

Clinical Research Fellow in Digital Pathology

• Job Identification12502DepartmentCentre for Inflammation Research Edinburgh – BioQuarter, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months12Apply Before06/06/2025

Computational workflows and artificial intelligence are helping define next-generation pathology to facilitate personalised medicine. This is an opportunity to experience the intersection of digital clinical and academic pathology, learning how to use computational pathology workflows and to develop and test AI algorithms using open-source and commercial software platforms.

Director of SWAP East (Scottish Wider Access Programme)

• Job Identification12506DepartmentSRA Directors Office United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months12Apply Before06/11/2025

Be the First to ApplyThe Director will provide operational and strategic leadership for the Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP) East. SWAP East is a partnership of colleges and universities in the east and north of Scotland that promotes and support access to higher education for adults. The role ensures SWAP East delivers on their strategic goals and meet all requirements set by the Scottish Funding Council. The Director will play a critical role in seeking new and sustainable funding sources to support the programme’s future.

Post-Doctoral Research Associate

• Job Identification12504DepartmentThe Roslin Institute Edinburgh – Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months25Apply Before06/13/2025

We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to investigate the genetic architecture of disease resistance in aquaculture species and the implementation of multi-omics data in breeding programmes. Full time 35 hours per week, Fixed-term 01/09/2025 – 31/07/2027.

Clinical Trials Manager

• Job Identification12449DepartmentCentre for Cardiovascular Science Edinburgh – BioQuarter, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months30Apply Before06/23/2025

This exciting opportunity is for a clinical trials manager in a clinical study on hypoglycaemia in participants with type 1 diabetes.

Lecturer in Computational Genomics

• Job Identification12499DepartmentSchool of Genetics and Cancer office Edinburgh – Western General, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before09/01/2025

Establishing an innovative research line as Lecturer in Computational Genomics related to reproductive disorders and genomic medicine. This Lecturer post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

Clinical Fellow in Counselling

• Job Identification12471DepartmentCounselling, Psychotherapy and Applied Social Sciences Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before05/28/2025

A unique opportunity for experienced counsellors/psychotherapists looking for a varied role including clinical management, clinical practice, placement support, core teaching and research.

Junior Solicitor

• Job Identification12482DepartmentLegal Services Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before06/04/2025

We are looking for a newly or recently qualified solicitor to join the University of Edinburgh’s Legal Services team. The role will involve the provision of legal advice and guidance in respect of a diverse range of legal issues and to support the University’s General Counsel and Director of Legal Services in providing legal advice and guidance to a wide range of internal University clients.

Kitchen Porter

• Job Identification12262DepartmentACE Business Development Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before05/27/2025

A unique opportunity has arisen for an individual with a hospitality, cleaning or catering background who enjoys a challenging and varied role.

Assistant Catering and Events Operations Manager

• Job Identification12408DepartmentACE Catering Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before05/27/2025

Assistant Catering and Events Operations Manager is a role that can influence product development, inspire confidence and build effective relationships while ensuring the operations team work efficiently and logistically “smart” and consistently deliver exemplary standards of service.

Research Assistant

• Job Identification12423DepartmentInstitute of Quantitative Biology, Biochemistry and Biotechnology United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months12Apply Before06/10/2025

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Research Assistant to join an innovative project to study cell-cell communication in organoid models of human skin. This project builds on innovative engineering biology tools that allow us to fluorescently label interacting cells in mammalian cell culture models.

Finance Assistant

• Job Identification12434DepartmentFinance Operations United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months12Apply Before05/27/2025

An exciting opportunity to be a part of transforming our Finance Services at The University of Edinburgh! We are looking for a Finance Assistant to join our Finance Operations team structure, supporting our Accounts Payable team.

Research Finance Manager

• Job Identification12436DepartmentEdinburgh Research Office Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before05/27/2025

We have an exciting opportunity for an exceptional individual to join our close-knit, expert team as a Research Finance Manager in delivering financial management and post award administration of the University’s research grants.

Restaurant Manager – EFI

• Job Identification12441DepartmentACE Catering Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before05/27/2025

We are recruiting for a Restaurant Manager for our flagship restaurant – Canopy Kitchen & Courtyard, located at The Edinburgh Futures Institute, which opened in 2024.

Development Chef

• Job Identification12446DepartmentACE Catering Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before05/27/2025

An opportunity has arisen to join the University of Edinburgh in catering department as a Development chef. The role will be based in our training / development kitchen at Pollock halls in Edinburgh.

Security Officer

• Job Identification12445DepartmentSecurity United Kingdom and 5 more (100% On-campus) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before06/12/2025

We are seeking one full time Security Officer to join the Security Department at the University of Edinburgh.

Patient and Public Involvement Research Fellow/Manager

• Job Identification12447DepartmentCentre for Medical Informatics Edinburgh – BioQuarter, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months48Apply Before06/10/2025

The Centre for Medical Informatics at the Usher Institute within The University of Edinburgh is looking for a Patient and Public Involvement Research Fellow (Patient and Public Involvement Manager) to deliver meaningful involvement with patient, public and community members, as part of the LifeArc Centre for Rare Respiratory Diseases.

Clinical Research Nurse

• Job Identification12453DepartmentCentre for Reproductive Health Edinburgh – BioQuarter, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months12Apply Before05/27/2025

We are looking for a clinical research nurse to participate as a member of a clinical research trials team which has responsibility for running multicentre clinical trials and imaging studies.

Vet Services Assistant

• Job Identification12465DepartmentRoyal Dick Veterinary Studies Edinburgh – Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months14Apply Before06/03/2025

We are looking for an experienced, highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills and attention to detail to join our Vet Services Team. Working in a fast-paced environment, you will be part of a friendly, supportive team whose emphasis is on delivering a high level of administrative support.

Information Technology and Governance Team Lead

• Job Identification12475DepartmentEdinburgh Clinical Trials Unit Edinburgh – BioQuarter, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months12Apply Before06/10/2025

The Edinburgh Clinical Trials Unit (ECTU) at the Usher Institute within The University of Edinburgh is looking for an Information Technology and Governance Team Lead to support its function as a UKCRC registered clinical trials unit in providing their leadership and expertise in technology infrastructure to develop, design and deliver successful clinical research projects.

Postdoctoral Research Associate

• Job Identification12480DepartmentChemistry Edinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months18Apply Before06/12/2025

We are seeking a postdoctoral research associate (PDRA) with expertise in instrument development, diffraction and materials synthesis. The postholder will combine instrument development, sample environment manufacture and solid-state synthetic chemistry to discover new materials with low thermal expansion.

Bayes Centre Huawei Fellow

• Job Identification12478DepartmentBayes Centre United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months12Apply Before05/27/2025

We are seeking a Bayes Centre Huawei Fellow to work on an exciting project in the field of edge LLM systems. The goal is to make LLMs more accessible and efficient for edge applications.

Facilities Assistant

• Job Identification12222DepartmentFacilities Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before05/26/2025

This role is based at the University’s Main Library in the heart of our Central Campus. There may be an occasional need to work from an alternative location to meet business needs (occasional overtime offered also).

Food & Beverage Assistant

• Job Identification12044DepartmentACE Catering Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before05/30/2025

An opportunity has arisen to join The University of Edinburgh Catering Department. The role will be based at our largest catering unit; The John McIntyre Centre located within the Pollock Halls Campus.

Postdoctoral Research Associate

• Job Identification12470DepartmentInstitute for Condensed Matter Physics and Complex Systems Edinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months12Apply Before06/10/2025

We are looking for a researcher to join our group at the Centre for Science at Extreme Conditions (CSEC), belonging to the Institute for Condensed Matter and Complex Systems (ICMCS) of the University of Edinburgh.

Postdoctoral Research Associate

• Job Identification12476DepartmentMathematics United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months24Apply Before06/02/2025

We are looking for a talented and ambitious early career researcher to work on the project “Randomized Numerical Linear Algebra for Optimization and Control of Partial Differential Equations” (Engineering and Physical Sciences, EPSRC grant EP/Z533786/1).

Baszucki Foundation Chancellors Fellowships

• Job Identification12425DepartmentCentre for Clinical Brain Sciences United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months60Apply Before06/05/2025

Chancellors Fellowships are 5-year fellowships, designed to support talented early career researchers to develop into a leading research-active academic at the University of Edinburgh.

Research Associate: Ecosystem Change in Savannas

• Job Identification12458DepartmentGeoSciences Edinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months22Apply Before05/29/2025

The University of Edinburgh and the University of Cambridge have been awarded a new grant to study the effectiveness of restoration in African savannas.

Catering and Events Operations Supervisor

• Job Identification12214DepartmentACE Catering Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before05/28/2025

The Catering and Events Supervisor has a vital leadership role within the wider catering team, with significant responsibility to deliver successful events and ensure our long-term success and sustainability. The post holder will hold a pivotal role in developing the highest possible levels of service and customer engagement.

Summer Housekeeping Coordinator

• Job Identification12223DepartmentACE Property Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermApply Before06/04/2025

As a Summer Housekeeping Coordinator, you will be involved in distributing tasks to our teams of domestic assistants/cleaners, checking that our accommodation and facilities meet our high standards of cleanliness as well as ensuring that our customers’ needs are met and guests enjoy a comfortable stay at all times.

Research Associate in Modelling Soft Matter, Interfacial Phenomena, and Multiphase Flows

• Job Identification12420DepartmentEngineering Edinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months30Apply Before05/28/2025

The School of Engineering seeks to appoint a Research Associate in Modelling Soft Matter, Interfacial Phenomena, and Multiphase Flows.

Database Support Analyst

• Job Identification12435DepartmentMRC University Unit for Human Genetics Edinburgh – Western General, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months12Apply Before05/28/2025

The Diabetes Medical Informatics and Epidemiology (DMI&E) research group, led by Prof. Helen Colhoun in the Institute of Genetics and Cancer (IGC), is in search of a full-time Database Support Analyst.

Postdoctoral Research Associate in the History of Mathematics

• Job Identification12463DepartmentMathematics United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months24Apply Before06/18/2025

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in the history of mathematics, within the School of Mathematics at the University of Edinburgh.

Academic-Track Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Sciences (Zhejiang)

• Job Identification12451DepartmentBiomedical Sciences Teaching Organisation Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom and 1 more (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months60Apply Before06/03/2025

We wish to appoint an Academic-Track Senior Lecturer to support and develop teaching and research linked to the undergraduate Dual Award Honours programmes in Integrative Biomedical Sciences and Biomedical Informatics jointly developed with Zhejiang University, China. The post-holder will spend up to 12 weeks per annum on teaching-related activities at the University of Edinburgh-Zhejiang University (ZJE) Institute based at the Zhejiang University International Campus in Haining, China (http://zje.intl.zju.edu.cn/). Candidates with experience in metabolism, systems biology and/or integrative physiology are encouraged to apply.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (UK Energy Research Centre)

• Job Identification12424DepartmentSociology Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months29Apply Before06/02/2025

We are looking for a full time postdoctoral Research Fellow with expertise in energy and society, especially the relational and place-based aspects of energy retrofit and heat decarbonisation, to join the UK Energy Research Centre’s new phase of whole systems energy research.

Postdoctoral Research Associate

• Job Identification12439DepartmentInstitute of Ecology and Evolution United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months16Apply Before06/02/2025

A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in the research group of Dr. Helen Alexander (Institute of Ecology & Evolution, University of Edinburgh).

Teaching Fellow (Mathematics for Social Science)

• Job Identification12450DepartmentSocial Policy Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months6Apply Before05/26/2025

We are looking for a part time Teaching Fellow to join Social Policy. You should have experience of teaching UG courses, knowledge of quantitative analysis methods in the social sciences, and confidence in communicating foundational mathematical principals behind common statistical techniques to beginners.

Marie Sklodowska-Curie Early-Stage Researcher

• Job Identification12402DepartmentInstitute for Condensed Matter Physics and Complex Systems Edinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months36Apply Before05/30/2025

This PhD position on Physical Properties of Cellulose Suspensions for Food Applications is part of a European-wide Doctoral Network on Edible Soft Matter, funded by the European Union under the framework of the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) programme. The international, interdisciplinary, and cross-sectoral network gathers together leading experts in basic and applied soft matter and food sciences to train a new generation of young researchers, regulators, consultants and project leaders by providing them with a unique expertise in the design, production and quality assessment of innovative plant-based food products.

Research Associate in Perceptive Soft Robotics

• Job Identification12442DepartmentInstitute for Imaging, Data and Communications Edinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months24Apply Before05/30/2025

The School of Engineering seeks to appoint a Research Associate in Perceptive Soft Robotics. This Research Associate position will contribute to the ERC-funded SELECT project within the Institute for Imaging, Data and Communications (IDCOM).

Research Fellow in AI for Electron Device Design

• Job Identification10436DepartmentEngineering Edinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months60Apply Before05/28/2025

The Centre for Electronic Frontiers (CEF) at the University of Edinburgh is accepting applications for an experienced Research Fellow in AI for Electron Device Design. The position will be based at the King’s Buildings Campus.

Research Associate in Artificial Intelligence for Autonomous Vehicles

• Job Identification11803DepartmentInformatics United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermApply Before05/28/2025

The post-holder will be the lead researcher anchoring laboratory activities in the area of Artificial Intelligence for autonomous vehicles, with a focus on human-centred settings including shared autonomy and autonomous operation in crowded urban environments. This represents one of the main application themes within the centre, alongside assistive technology in healthcare domains. This work benefits from parallel work of a foundations team, whose focus will be on fundamental investigations into generative modelling of the full stack of human behaviour, from sensorimotor control to higher level cognitive decision making, to enable the development of person-centred and teachable autonomous systems.

CDCS Training Fellow

• Job Identification12403DepartmentEdinburgh Futures Institute office Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeGuaranteed Hours (Fixed Term)Work Duration Months12Apply Before06/11/2025

The Centre for Data, Culture & Society is looking for Training Fellows to help us develop and deliver our Digital Research Skills Training Programme.

Postdoctoral Research Associate

• Job Identification12426DepartmentChemistry Edinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months36Apply Before05/26/2025

The School of Chemistry are looking for an exceptional researcher to spearhead a project whose aims are to build and characterise high symmetry, spin frustrated, molecular (0D) cages of paramagnetic 3d transition metal ions / 4f lanthanide metal ions with structures conforming to Archimedean and Keplerate polyhedra using a range of pre-designed (e.g. calix[n]arene) building blocks.

Postdoctoral Researcher in improving source attribution of CO2 emissions

• Job Identification12428DepartmentGeoSciences Edinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months30Apply Before05/26/2025

The post-holder will develop the GEOS-Chem atmospheric chemistry transport model to describe atmospheric CO₂ isotopologues and atmospheric oxygen so they can be used to improve source attribution of changes in atmospheric measurements of CO₂.

Summer Domestic Assistant

• Job Identification12326DepartmentACE Property Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months5Apply Before06/20/2025

As a Summer Domestic Assistant/Cleaner, you will be responsible for servicing & ensuring our bedrooms and communal areas are cleaned, set up and serviced to hotel standards.

Technician (mechanical engineering)

• Job Identification12395DepartmentEngineering Edinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before05/28/2025

The School of Engineering seeks to appoint Technician (mechanical engineering). This position will report to a Technical Support Officer within the School’s Technical Services team at the University of Edinburgh.

Catering and Events Team Assistants

• Job Identification12135DepartmentACE Catering Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeGuaranteed Hours (Open Ended)Apply Before05/27/2025

The University of Edinburgh Hospitality and Events Collection is the commercial arm of the world-leading University of Edinburgh, which includes the conference and events team. We provide a professional operation across a broad portfolio of conferences, meetings and events,

Cleaner

• Job Identification11751DepartmentCleaning/Servitorial/Central United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before07/01/2025

We are looking for Cleaners to join our team.