Explore 36 Research Jobs at The University of Edinburgh in United Kingdom, The University of Edinburgh in United Kingdom invites application for vacant Research and Academic Positions, a public research university based in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Explore 36 Research Jobs at The University of Edinburgh in United Kingdom
Job Identification13603DepartmentEdinburgh Research Office Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before02/27/2026
This is an exciting opportunity for a Research Grants Support Officer to gain experience in a research finance environment and to assist in the provision of a comprehensive and effective post award administration service for externally funded research projects. This role underpins the administrative support to the research grants team: using the People and Money system to process transactions, manage the team mailboxes/call management system for queries and support, and assist with funder audits.
Job Identification13654DepartmentCentre for Cardiovascular Science Edinburgh – BioQuarter, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months12Apply Before02/26/2026
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic translational research lab that is focussed on research in Type 1 diabetes and in particular optimising islet transplantation outcomes in diabetic rodent models. This position is to support a number of grant funded research programmes examining whether immune cells as well as other drugs, improve islet transplant outcomes when delivered with islets at the time of transplant directly into the liver. The post holder will also have the opportunity to work with colleagues in the Institute for Regeneration and Repair and the Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult at the University of Edinburgh.
Job Identification13611DepartmentVeterinary Clinical Services Edinburgh – Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before03/11/2026
Be the First to ApplyThe Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced clinician to join the Dairy Herd Health and Productivity Service (DHHPS). A competitive salary of £50,253 – £61,759 (UoE Grade 8) with opportunity for progression. This post is also currently eligible for a 10% Market Force Supplement on top of the quoted salary.
The School of Biological Sciences is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Technical Support Supervisor to join the Biology Teaching Organisation’s technical team to manage the delivery of taught laboratory-based activities in its Ashworth laboratory and provide technical support to its postgraduate taught (PGT) laboratory.
Job Identification13633DepartmentAcademic Planning (Registry Services) Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeGuaranteed Hours (Open Ended)Apply Before02/24/2026
Registry Services are looking for part-time Examinations Invigilators to support the University’s in-person examination service. The three main examination diets fall in December (2 weeks) April/May (4 weeks) and August (2 weeks) each year.
Job Identification13696DepartmentEdinburgh Medical School (Medical Education) Edinburgh – BioQuarter, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months36Apply Before02/23/2026
This PhD in Clinical Education opportunity is open to doctors in training, who will have the opportunity to undertake an out of programme period of research based between the Edinburgh Medical School and NHS Fife.
Job Identification13600DepartmentEconomics Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before02/20/2026
The University of Edinburgh’s School of Economics is seeking to appoint to a faculty position at the rank of Lecturer. Applicants from all fields of Economics are welcome. We are especially interested in candidates whose research connects with that of our current faculty in interesting ways.
This role is a key management/leadership role within the Finance Business Partnering Team supporting the College of Science & Engineering. It will provide direction setting for the analysis, forecasting and management reporting of financial data for the College; development for a team of business partners; and will advocate for consistent application of finance policy and procedures across the college
Job Identification13448DepartmentVeterinary Clinical Services Edinburgh – Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before02/18/2026
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a leading veterinary and teaching hospital, where your work directly supports the health and wellbeing of a wide range of animals. Open-ended Grade UE04 Animal Care Assistant.
Job Identification13562DepartmentVeterinary Clinical Services Edinburgh – Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before02/18/2026
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a leading veterinary and teaching hospital, where your work directly supports the health and wellbeing of a wide range of animals. Open ended contract 35 hours/week plus 2.5 hours/week of contractual overtime which is paid above salary.
We are now looking for a Joiner to join our multi-disciplined maintenance team. You will be joining a team that provides exceptional customer services to an expanding world class estate.
Job Identification13598DepartmentCentre for Clinical Brain Sciences United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months5Apply Before02/18/2026
Applications are invited for a Clinical Studies Officer, to join the NRS Mental Health Network team in Edinburgh. The NRS Mental Health Network is funded by the Chief Scientist Office to support high quality mental health research in Scotland and is hosted within the University of Edinburgh.
Job Identification13542DepartmentACE Catering Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeGuaranteed Hours (Open Ended)Apply Before02/17/2026
The position will be based in the Library Café on our central campus. Working as part of the team, you will be responsible for delivering excellent customer service and fantastic food to our wide range of customers.
Job Identification13580DepartmentVeterinary Clinical Services Edinburgh – Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before03/03/2026
We are seeking a qualified diagnostic radiographer with MRI experience to join our diagnostic imaging team of 4 radiographers and 10 radiologists, to ensure the efficient running of the diagnostic imaging facilities in the Hospital for Small Animals and Large Animals in the Large Animal Research Imaging Facilities (LARIF), producing high quality diagnostic images of animals for clinical and research purposes. Open-ended, 21h/ week (0.6 FTE).
Job Identification13581DepartmentACE Business Development Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before02/17/2026
We have a fantastic opportunity in our hotel housekeeping team part of the University of Edinburgh and are looking for housekeepers with great personalities who are team players and have outstanding attention to detail when it comes to cleanliness. In this role you will be working as part of our hotel housekeeping team and will ensure all guest bedrooms; public areas are cleaned on a daily basis. You will be either based at The Scholar Hotel; The Scott or KM Hotel & Apartments and service our bedrooms with an eye for detail and to our high standards.
Job Identification13617DepartmentCentre for Cancer Research Edinburgh – Western General, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months30Apply Before02/17/2026
We are looking for a post holder to manage, operate and develop our proteomic facility. The post holder will be involved in all aspects of the mass spectrometry laboratory from consulting users, experimental design proteomic sample preparation through to data analysis as well as promoting and developing the technology to provide high quality mass spectrometry support for researchers across the IGC, University of Edinburgh and beyond.
Job Identification13676DepartmentEnterprise Services Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before02/24/2026
Edinburgh Innovations Limited are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join our Investment Team. We are a fast-paced, collaborative and supportive team and are looking for dynamic, professional and driven candidates who want to help us shape our next phase of growth. If you think that’s you, we would love to hear from you.
Job Identification12960DepartmentACE Property Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before02/16/2026
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 Identification13618DepartmentBVS United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before02/27/2026
Transgenic facility manager leading a team responsible for the design and production of genetically modified animal models for biomedical research. Development and adoption of novel technology for genome editing is a major objective for this strategically important core. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, and particularly encourage applications from female candidates, as we acknowledge they are currently underrepresented in our area.
Job Identification13647DepartmentEdinburgh Research Office United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before02/23/2026
We are seeking an accomplished leader to steer our Research Contracts Team ensuring excellence in delivery of our research contracting services, supporting the University’s research ambitions. This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering 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.
Job Identification13513DepartmentEdinburgh Futures Institute office Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before02/17/2026
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Administrative Assistant with a strong skill set in providing office and facilities support to busy professional teams. You will work with our growing Edinburgh Futures Institute team, providing administrative support to deliver a range of operational processes to provide high-quality outputs.
We’re seeking a technician to keep our Fermentation Facility running at peak performance and help deliver breakthrough research in the fermentation of exo polysaccharides.
Job Identification13169DepartmentRoyal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies Edinburgh – Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermApply Before02/23/2026
The programme aims to build on the principles of research excellence and mentorship developed during the successful ECAT Wellcome Clinical PhD programme, with a strong emphasis on research inclusivity and a positive research culture.
Job Identification13606DepartmentVeterinary Clinical Services Edinburgh – Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months14Apply Before02/19/2026
We are seeking a qualified Therapeutic Radiographer to join our Radiation Oncology Service, which currently includes two boarded veterinary radiation oncologists, a therapeutic radiographer, and rotating veterinary trainees, veterinary anaesthetists, and veterinary nurses. Fixed term (fourteen months), 30h/ week (0.857 FTE) – salary UE07 £41,064 – £48,822 per annum (pro-rata).
Job Identification13609DepartmentVeterinary Clinical Services Edinburgh – Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before02/26/2026
Be the First to ApplyWe are looking for a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Anaesthesia. Grade: UE08/UE09 £50,253 – £78,469 per annum depending on experience. Open ended, full time – 35h/week plus OOH commitment
Job Identification13586DepartmentMedicine and Veterinary Medicine College Office Edinburgh – BioQuarter, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months39Apply Before02/23/2026
We are seeking to appoint up to 3 highly ambitious individuals who wish to undertake a PhD and who aspire to become the next generation of clinical academic leaders.
Up to two positions with fixed term for 24 months with starting date [01/09/2026 or earlier] We are looking for Postdoctoral Research Associates in dispersive PDEs and stochastic analysis.
Job Identification13628DepartmentGeoSciences Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months30Apply Before02/23/2026
We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Ice-sheet Modelling and Data Assimilation, who will use advanced data-science technology to improve projections of ice loss from Antarctica, as well as use data-driven techniques to uncover poorly understood ice-sheet physics which will play a role in the stability of Antarctica in centuries to come.
Job Identification13585DepartmentMedicine and Veterinary Medicine College Office Edinburgh – BioQuarter, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months6Apply Before02/23/2026
Be the First to ApplyWe are seeking to appoint up to three highly ambitious individuals who wish to undertake a PhD and who aspire to become the next generation of clinical academic leaders.
Job Identification13587DepartmentMedicine and Veterinary Medicine College Office Edinburgh – BioQuarter, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermApply Before02/23/2026
Be the First to ApplyWe are seeking to appoint up to 4 highly ambitious individuals who aspire to become the next generation of clinical academic leaders.
Job Identification13570DepartmentCentre of African Studies Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months36Apply Before03/01/2026
This position as Doctoral Candidate offers a salary and research funding to conduct a PhD-research project on state formation, epidemics and infectious diseases, including empirical field research in Uganda.
Job Identification13573DepartmentCentre of African Studies Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months36Apply Before03/01/2026
This position as Doctoral Candidate offers a salary and research funding to conduct a PhD-research project on changing patterns of vector borne disease (VBD) in humans and livestock animals in a frontier region of East Africa and/or Europe, including undertaking empirical field research.
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).
