The University of Edinburgh in United Kingdom invites application for vacant Research and Academic Positions, a public research university based in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Job Identification13569DepartmentEnglish Language Education Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermApply Before02/20/2026
We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated EAP practitioners to teach on our BALEAP-accredited pre-sessional programme on campus in Edinburgh in Summer 2026. Contracts of 7 weeks (13 July to 28 August 2026) or 11 weeks (15 June to 28 August 2026) are available. This post is full-time (35 hours per week).
Job Identification13578DepartmentInstitute for Imaging, Data and Communications Edinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months7Apply Before01/22/2026
Be the First to ApplyThe School of Engineering seeks to appoint a Research Associate in Implementation of Detection and Sensor Fusion Algorithms for Radars. This Research Associate position will contribute to impact acceleration projects within the Institute for Imaging, Data, and Communications (IDCOM).
The School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher (Research Associate) in areas including quantum cryptography, cryptanalysis, hardware security and quantum hardware modules, for a QuantERA project: “Hardware Security Module for secure delegated Quantum Cloud Computing” (HSM-QCC, link: https://quantera.eu/hsm-qcc/).
Job Identification13565DepartmentVeterinary Clinical Services Edinburgh – Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months12Apply Before01/27/2026
We are looking for three enthusiastic confident candidates for our 12-month anaesthesia internship programme to join our friendly and supportive team of Anaesthesia Diplomates, clinicians, residents, nurses and animal care assistants.
Job Identification13551DepartmentHealth, Safety and Wellbeing Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before02/02/2026
The University Chemical Safety Adviser (UCSA) provides expert advice and support covering all aspects of chemical safety to the University community. Working as part of the specialist safety team within the Health, Safety Department and Wellbeing Department. The post holder will take the lead role in providing specialist advice, training and support on matters of chemical health and safety, assisting the University to develop and maintain legally compliant standards across the breadth of its activities. The post holder will act as a competent person as specified in the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (MHSWR99) working with colleagues and partner agencies to support, promote and continually improve safety standards and culture across the University of Edinburgh.
Job Identification13552DepartmentInstitute for Multiscale Thermofluids Edinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermApply Before01/12/2026
The School of Engineering seeks to appoint a Research Associate in Rain Drops within the Institute for Multiscale Thermofluids, School of Engineering at the University of Edinburgh. This role is UE07 and is fixed term for 5 months.
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Job Identification13556
DepartmentCleaning/Servitorial/Non-Central
Edinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus)
Contract TypeOpen Ended
Apply Before01/19/2026
We are looking for Servitors to join the current team at our Kings Buildings Campus, EH9 3FD
Job Identification13469DepartmentACE Catering Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before01/15/2026
An opportunity has arisen for a Chef de Partie to join The University of Edinburgh Catering Department. The role will be based at our largest catering unit the John McIntyre Conference Centre (JMCC) located within Pollock halls. The John McIntyre Conference Centre is a 650-seater buffet restaurant that provides approximately 28,000 meals each week during our student period and also provide breakfast, lunch and dinner to our commercial guests’ year-round. The annual salary for this post is £24,729 to £25,276 plus 15% premium band for flexible working.
Job Identification13553DepartmentUniversity Sport and Exercise United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before01/12/2026
Join the University of Edinburgh Sport team as a Customer Service Advisor and help welcome over 1 million visitors a year! Deliver exceptional service, engage members, and be at the heart of our world-class fitness facilities in this fast-paced, high-energy role.
Job Identification13555DepartmentEdinburgh Parallel Computing Centre United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months36Apply Before01/15/2026
Join EPCC, the UK’s National Supercomputing Centre, in a highly technological and fast-moving field. We are seeking up to four motivated Application Consultants (Grade 7).
Job Identification13526DepartmentDisability and Learning Support Service United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before01/16/2026
A fantastic opportunity to support disabled students to participate fully and succeed in their chosen courses of study. We are looking for an experienced Disability Advisor to join our Team.
Job Identification13539DepartmentEdinburgh Clinical Research Facility Edinburgh – Western General, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before01/14/2026
The Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility Genetics Laboratory requires a Senior Research Technician to work on projects providing a genetic analysis service to researchers. The successful candidate will join a team supporting the technical aspects of various clinical research projects. The work involves preparation of sequencing libraries, running the sequencing platforms, providing data reports and answering researcher queries, as well as managing projects through the workflows.
Job Identification13543DepartmentEdinburgh Parallel Computing Centre United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months36Apply Before01/14/2026
Join EPCC, the UK’s National Supercomputing Centre, in a highly technological and fast-moving field. We are seeking up to four motivated Application Developers (Grade 6)
Job Identification13530DepartmentInformatics United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before01/20/2026
The School of Informatics, University of Edinburgh invites applications for a Lecturer in Software Engineering. To develop an innovative independent, research programme in Software Engineering; develop and deliver teaching and project supervision; supervise research students and engage in management and administration of the School.
The School of Informatics, University of Edinburgh invites applications for two Postdoctoral Research Associate positions in SLAM and large-scale graph optimisation.
Job Identification13503DepartmentVeterinary Clinical Services Edinburgh – Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months12Apply Before01/12/2026
Based within our busy Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) Service at the Hospital for Small Animals at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, these one-year ECC internships are the perfect launching pad for those considering further clinical training in this field, as well as those wishing to return to private practice.
Job Identification13521DepartmentPsychology Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months24Apply Before01/27/2026
The Psychology Department in the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences are seeking a full time, fixed term Post-Doctoral Research Associate. This post is available from 1st of September 2026.
Job Identification13522DepartmentCentre for Cardiovascular Science Edinburgh – BioQuarter, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months51Apply Before01/12/2026
To work on the British Heart Foundation Programme Grant funded to the Baker lab to investigate RNA and gene therapy approaches to understand and treat vascular diseases.
Job Identification13528DepartmentSports Union United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before01/12/2026
Join our vibrant and ambitious team, where you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of competitive sport at Edinburgh University Sports Union. As our Club Operations and Development Manager, you’ll lead the growth and effective management of all EUSU student sport clubs – ensuring they are safe, sustainable, inclusive, and consistently delivering an outstanding student sport experience. You’ll empower student leaders, strengthen governance, and streamline operational processes to drive long-term development and expand the reach of EUSU.
The School of Engineering seeks to appoint a Research Associate in Thin Film Transistor Devices. This Research Associate position will contribute to the Royal Academy of Engineering Chair in Emerging Technologies within the Institute for Integrated Micro and Nano Systems at the University of Edinburgh. This role is UE07 and is available on a fixed-term basis for up to 24 months.
The School of Engineering seeks to appoint a Research Associate in Thin Film Memcapacitors. This Research Associate position will contribute to the Royal Academy of Engineering Chair in Emerging Technologies within the Institute for Integrated Micro and Nano Systems at the University of Edinburgh. This role is UE07 and is available on a fixed-term basis for up to 24 months.
The School of Informatics is looking for one part time CDT Administrator to support the Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Designing Responsible Natural Language Processing (NLP), based at the University of Edinburgh. Please see our website here for more information on our training programme.
Job Identification13490DepartmentBVS United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before01/19/2026
We are recruiting an enthusiastic and talented person to join our Central Transgenic Core team. This technician post is a critical part of a small team that generates new models of human disease in rodent species. You will perform regulated procedural work to create gene edited and genetically-modified animals to feed into our internationally-recognised research programmes. Associated activities include in vitro fertilisation, cryopreservation, embryo transfer, colony management and data recording. Full training will be given, but a background in transgenic animal production and husbandry is an advantage.
Job Identification13506DepartmentInstitute for Infrastructure and Environment Edinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months24Apply Before02/09/2026
The School of Engineering seeks to appoint a Research Associate in Human-Centred Engineering for Climate Resilience. This Research Associate position will contribute to the Failure Modes of Engineering network within the Institute for Infrastructure and Environment, School of Engineering at the University of Edinburgh.
Job Identification13390DepartmentACE Property Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before01/30/2026
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our busy property team. We are looking for positive and committed people with a strong customer focus to help maintain high cleaning & housekeeping standards across our accommodation.
Job Identification13394DepartmentACE Property Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before01/30/2026
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our busy property team. We are looking for positive, enthusiastic and reliable people with a strong customer focus to help us maintain exceptional cleaning and housekeeping standards across our accommodation and facilities. As part of our busy cleaning team, you’ll play a key role in servicing offices, conference rooms, bathrooms, and public areas. You may also be involved in cleaning and preparing bedrooms and communal spaces within our accommodation buildings. These roles require weekend working on a rota basis and have variable start and finishing times, typically between 6am and 6pm.
Job Identification13395DepartmentACE Property Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months12Apply Before01/30/2026
As a Domestic Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring our spaces are clean, welcoming, and well-maintained. During the academic year, your focus will be on servicing bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and communal areas. Over the summer (May–September), we operate as a hotel, and your responsibilities will include preparing rooms to hotel standards and managing linen distribution. These roles require weekend working when required particularly during our peak summer period (May-September). At all times Flexibility is essential, as working patterns & locations may change in line with business needs.
Job Identification13418DepartmentACE Property Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before01/30/2026
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our busy property team. We are looking for positive, enthusiastic and reliable people with a strong customer focus to help us maintain exceptional cleaning and housekeeping standards across our accommodation and facilities. As part of our busy cleaning team, you’ll play a key role in servicing offices, conference rooms, bathrooms, and public areas. You may also be involved in cleaning and preparing bedrooms and communal spaces within our accommodation buildings. These roles require weekend working on a rota basis and have variable start and finishing times, typically between 6am & 6pm.
Job Identification13420DepartmentBVS United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before01/12/2026
To ensure the day-to-day activities within a BVS animal facility at the University of Edinburgh are completed to the highest standards and assist I maintaining the effective operation of the Facility. To provide training and support to BVS technicians.
Job Identification13421DepartmentACE Property Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before01/30/2026
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our busy property team. We are looking for positive, enthusiastic, and dedicated people with a strong customer focus to help maintain high cleaning & housekeeping standards across our accommodation. As a Domestic Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring our spaces are clean, welcoming, and well-maintained. During the academic year, your focus will be on servicing bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and communal areas. Over the summer (May–September), we operate as a hotel, and your responsibilities will include preparing rooms to hotel standards and managing linen distribution. These roles require weekend working when required particularly during our peak summer period (May-September). At all times Flexibility is essential, as working patterns & locations may change in line with business needs.
This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified radiographer to join a state-of-the art imaging facility and take part in cutting edge imaging research. The post will primarily be based in the Queens Medical Research Institute but with the possibility of rotation within our other facility based in the Royal Infirmary.
Job Identification13498DepartmentMRC University Unit for Human Genetics Edinburgh – Western General, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months24Apply Before01/23/2026
A 2-year postdoctoral position to join the laboratory of Wendy Bickmore, exploring fundamental aspects of how enhancers drive the dynamics of transcriptional responses.
Job Identification13475DepartmentThe Roslin Institute Edinburgh – Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months32Apply Before01/15/2026
We have an opportunity for a Research Assistant, based at the University of Edinburgh, to contribute to a LifeArc funded project investigating a novel therapeutic strategy against the rare genetic calcification diseases Generalised Arterial Calcification of Infancy (GACI) and pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE)
Job Identification13483DepartmentThe Roslin Institute Edinburgh – Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months36Apply Before01/16/2026
The Morrison group at the Roslin Institute is looking for a suitably experienced postdoctoral research fellow to join our team to study immunosuppression during trypanosome infection of cattle, and the impact of this immunosuppression on vaccine efficacy. Full-time, Fixed term post.
Job Identification13460DepartmentCentre for Reproductive Health Edinburgh – BioQuarter, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months12Apply Before01/30/2026
Be the First to ApplyThe Opportunity: To work as part of a team who are researching ways to improve the success of in vitro fertilisation (IVF). We are looking for a clinical research nurse to participate in an exciting research project aimed at understanding the molecular origins of abnormalities in human oocytes and embryos. Please note that this vacancy will be full-time for the first 3 months and then will reduce to 17.5 hours per week for the further 9 months. However, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We would like to encourage midwives as well as research nurses to apply for this position.
Job Identification13432DepartmentCentre for Genomic and Experimental Medicine Edinburgh – Western General, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months30Apply Before01/16/2026
We are looking for a Research Technician to join the Rheumatology Research Group to support research focused on skeletal joint biology and arthritis pathology.
Job Identification13416DepartmentInstitute for Condensed Matter Physics and Complex Systems Edinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months24Apply Before01/16/2026
This Innovate UK-funded Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) bridges cutting-edge research with industrial innovation. You’ll work within PSEL’s team to develop groundbreaking software for Laue X-ray diffraction analysis, translating academic expertise from the University of Edinburgh and the University of Oxford’s physics departments into scalable solutions for materials science.
Job Identification12960DepartmentACE Property Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before01/19/2026
In this role you will be a part of the busy cleaning team based primarily in student accommodation. You will interact with a wide range of customers on a daily basis throughout the busy summer period. The successful candidates will be involved in the preparation, setup, cleaning and servicing of bedrooms and communal areas as well as the distribution of linen for our guests.
Job Identification13412DepartmentInstitute of Quantitative Biology, Biochemistry and Biotechnology United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months36Apply Before01/12/2026
We are looking to employ a postdoctoral researcher on a 36 month contract to join the research group of Professor Susan Rosser, chair of synthetic biology at the University of Edinburgh Centre for Engineering Biology to work on development of gene switches for use in gene therapy. The selected researcher will join an internationally recognised, friendly, diverse, inclusive and enthusiastic team.
Job Identification13411DepartmentInstitute of Quantitative Biology, Biochemistry and Biotechnology United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermApply Before01/12/2026
We are looking to employ a postdoctoral researcher on a 24 month contract to join the research group of Professor Susan Rosser, chair of synthetic biology at the University of Edinburgh Centre for Engineering Biology to work on developing gene switches for use in cardio vascular gene therapy.
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