University of Edinburgh Vacancies: Postdoc & Academic Roles

Last Updated on April 25, 2026 by Scholar Idea

Discover the latest University of Edinburgh vacancies. Search for Postdoc Fellow and faculty positions at this top-ranked UK university.

The University of Edinburgh consistently ranks as one of the top institutions globally, particularly within the fields of medicine and informatics. Consequently, the demand for University of Edinburgh vacancies remains exceptionally high among the international academic community. In addition to its historic Scottish heritage, the university provides a cutting-edge environment for multidisciplinary research. Furthermore, with the current expansion of the Edinburgh Futures Institute, new opportunities for postdoctoral and faculty roles are emerging across various sectors. Specifically, this guide highlights the most urgent University of Edinburgh Vacancies deadlines for the current cycle.

University of Edinburgh Vacancies


EFI Sector Engagement Manager

  • Job Identification13719DepartmentConsultancy & Business Services United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before05/17/2026
Be the First to ApplyEdinburgh Innovations Ltd. are looking for an experienced Sector Engagement Manager.

HPC Systems Specialist – Graduate Apprentice

  • Job Identification14035DepartmentEdinburgh Parallel Computing Centre United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months24Apply Before05/22/2026
Be the First to ApplyThis is a fantastic opportunity to complete a graduate apprenticeship at a dynamic organisation that is at the forefront of technology innovation. EPCC is the first UK National Supercomputing Centre and provides research supercomputing and data science services for academic, public and industry sectors.

Lecturer in Criminal Law

  • Job Identification14018DepartmentLaw United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months36Apply Before05/21/2026
Be the First to ApplyAs Lecturer in Criminal Law, you will have an established teaching and research profile in the subject area and a commitment to promoting the student experience. You will develop and deliver teaching and assessment (including dissertation supervision) across undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the Law School. You will play a full part in the collegiate life of the School and will develop and execute an ambitious and impactful research agenda within the field of criminal law, leading to internationally excellent publications in line with the School’s REF strategy.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

  • Job Identification14087DepartmentCentre for Discovery Brain Sciences Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months48Apply Before05/21/2026
We are looking for a postdoctoral research fellow in systems neuroscience to study the mechanisms underlying flexible switching of motor actions during natural behaviours. We aim to determine the neural logic of flexible behavioural switching by exploring continuous adaptive brain-to-spinal cord communication.

Research Grants Administrator

  • Job Identification13871DepartmentEdinburgh Research Office Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before05/04/2026
The Research Grants Team are looking for Research Grants Administrators to join our expert team in delivering financial management and post award administration.

IS Facilities Supervisor

  • Job Identification13900DepartmentFacilities United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before05/08/2026
The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We are a large University covering a wide range of activities. In Professional Services, we support the University’s research and teaching, offering many career and role specialisms. As Facilities Supervisor, you will coordinate day-to-day operations and provide operational facilities support across Information Services Group (ISG) sites at the University of Edinburgh. Ensuring buildings and services run efficiently and safely, you will take a flexible approach to changing priorities and locations, deputising for the Building and Services Manager as required and contributing to continuous service improvement and best practice.

Teaching Fellow in Animation

  • Job Identification13909DepartmentDesign Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermApply Before05/20/2026
Be the First to ApplyThe Edinburgh College of Art, School of Design is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and pro-active individual for the post of Teaching Fellow in Animation.

HR Case Management Note Taker

  • Job Identification14043DepartmentHR – Services United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeGuaranteed Hours (Open Ended)Apply Before05/06/2026
An opportunity has arisen to join the University of Edinburgh Human Resources Department.  We are looking for an organised individual to take accurate meeting notes to support formal HR investigations and hearing panels for case management, including grievance, disciplinary and appeals against dismissals. 

Assistant Animal Technician – Cage Wash

  • Job Identification14033DepartmentBVS Edinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before05/08/2026
We are seeking a dedicated individual to undertake day-to-day housekeeping, cleaning, within our Bioresearch & Veterinary Services facilities.

Research Fellow

  • Job Identification14137DepartmentCentre for Discovery Brain Sciences Edinburgh – BioQuarter, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months36Apply Before05/19/2026
We are looking for an enthusiastic postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the Rajani Lab as part of the new national BHF-UK DRI Centre for Vascular Dementia Research. We use a range of innovative methodologies and models to understand oligodendrocyte changes in vascular and Alzheimer’s dementias, and the interaction of these with other cell types. In this project, funded as part of the UK DRI’s Key Questions programme, the Research Fellow will use iPSC-derived oligodendrocytes to understand the role of genes identified as being epigenetically altered in Alzheimer’s disease and ageing. The Research Fellow will further investigate how these affect oligodendrocyte interactions with neurons and microglia.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

  • Job Identification14066DepartmentCentre for Reproductive Health Edinburgh – BioQuarter, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months12Apply Before05/01/2026
This role will contribute to a consortium effort funded by the Wellcome Trust to understand the impact of climate change associated heat stress on maternal and child health. Using a combination of in vivo, in vitro, and computational approaches we are investigating how heat stress in the peri-conception period of pregnancy impacts on maternal and child health across the life-course. This post will allow the individual to contribute to one of the most pressing global challenges we currently face, whist working in a multidisciplinary team using cutting edge technologies and approaches. The post holder will contribute to the development of new ideas, approaches, concepts or techniques, to the overall direction and management of this research project, and to publishing or otherwise disseminating the outputs of the research.

Postdoctoral Bioengineer

  • Job Identification14067DepartmentCentre for Reproductive Health Edinburgh – BioQuarter, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months12Apply Before05/01/2026
This role will contribute to a consortium effort funded by the Wellcome Trust to understand the impact of climate change associated heat stress on maternal and child health. Using a combination of in vivo, in vitro, and computational approaches we are investigating how heat stress in the peri-conception period of pregnancy impacts on maternal and child health across the life-course. This post will allow the individual to contribute to one of the most pressing global challenges we currently face, whist working in a multidisciplinary team using cutting edge technologies and approaches. The post holder will contribute to the development of new ideas, approaches, concepts or techniques, to the overall direction and management of this research project, and to publishing or otherwise disseminating the outputs of the research.

Hotel Housekeeper

  • Job Identification13581DepartmentACE Business Development Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before04/30/2026
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.

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

  • Job Identification14042DepartmentInstitute of Genetics and Cancer United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months24Apply Before04/30/2026
This is an excellent opportunity for a post-doctoral researcher to join an established and dynamic research project funded by Worldwide Cancer Research: Nucleoli, inflammation and cancer risk: does size matter?

Postdoctoral Research Associate

  • Job Identification13948DepartmentGeoSciences Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermApply Before04/29/2026
We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate: Climate data analysis and co-creation of impact-based forecasts with pastoral communities in East Africa within the School of Geosciences. The role will be to co-develop new data products that are tailored to the needs of stakeholders using existing climate, weather and socioeconomic data sets for use in impact-based forecasts for pastoral regions of East Africa.

Named Veterinary Surgeon

  • Job Identification14090DepartmentBVS United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermApply Before05/08/2026
Be the First to ApplyThis is an excellent opportunity for a veterinary surgeon to join Bioresearch & Veterinary Services (BVS) at the University of Edinburgh. BVS provides comprehensive biomedical research services, including veterinary care to animals used in scientific research and regulatory compliance, across the University. We work within a large and diverse scientific community and oversee all aspects of welfare, breeding and husbandry of rodents, fish, farm animals and poultry used under the Animal (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986. BVS is looking to recruit a Named Veterinary Surgeon (NVS) to join our enthusiastic and experienced team to cover for the maternity leave of a colleague.

Head Chef – The Scott & Bonnar’s

  • Job Identification14102DepartmentACE Business Development Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before04/29/2026
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head Chef to join our Food & Beverage team within the Accommodation, Catering, and Events (ACE) – Business Development / Hotels division. This is an exciting opportunity to oversee the smooth operation of our distinctive hotel kitchen and a full-service restaurant & bar: If you have a passion for hospitality, leadership, and delivering exceptional guest experiences, we would love to hear from you.

Sous Chef – The Scott and The Bonnar’s

  • Job Identification14111DepartmentACE Business Development Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before04/29/2026
Be the First to ApplyWe have an exciting opportunity to join the brigade at The Scott Hotel, part of the University of Edinburgh’s hotel collection. We are looking for a highly-motivated, talented Sous Chef looking for a new challenge to help implement an exciting casual-fine dining concept at Abacus. They will play a crucial role in the efficient operation of the kitchen, dealing with the freshest foraged Scottish produce for a seasonal and sustainable menu.

Food and Beverage Assistant

  • Job Identification14015DepartmentACE Business Development Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeGuaranteed Hours (Open Ended)Apply Before04/28/2026
We are looking for enthusiastic and customer-focused individuals to join our Food & Beverage team at The Scott, The Scholar, and KM Hotels & Apartments. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a professional hospitality environment, delivering high-quality service to a wide range of guests.

Food and Beverage Assistant

  • Job Identification14023DepartmentACE Business Development Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before04/28/2026
We are looking for an enthusiastic and customer-focused individual to join our Food & Beverage team at The Scott, The Scholar, and KM Hotels & Apartments. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a professional hospitality environment, delivering high-quality service to a wide range of guests.

Junior Sous Chef

  • Job Identification14040DepartmentACE Catering Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before04/28/2026
Be the First to ApplyThe 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.

Hotel Receptionist

  • Job Identification14044DepartmentACE Business Development Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before04/28/2026
We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic Hotel Receptionist, working in our three hotels, part of the University of Edinburgh Hospitality & Events collection, who displays a positive can-do attitude and enjoys working within a diverse team.

Chef de Partie

  • Job Identification14048DepartmentACE Catering Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before04/28/2026
An opportunity has arisen for 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.

Kitchen Porter

  • Job Identification14055DepartmentACE Business Development Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before04/28/2026
We have a fantastic opportunity in our hotel kitchen team, part of the University of Edinburgh, and are looking for an enthusiastic and team-player kitchen porter.

Applied AI & Data Scientist

  • Job Identification14091DepartmentData Lab Innovation Centre Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months12Apply Before04/28/2026
The Applied AI & Data Scientist will be in charge of delivering high-impact applied data science and AI projects for businesses all throughout Scotland. Their main job will be to turn real-world operational problems into useful, deployable solutions.

University of Edinburgh vacancies

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

  • Job Identification13933DepartmentLaw United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months24Apply Before05/04/2026
The post-holder will be part of an exciting new research project funded by the UKRI Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and the German Research Foundation (DFG) entitled “Fashion’s PLACE – Private (International) Law and Circular Economy”. The project explores the private law and private international law components of legal design for a just circular economy transition in global value chains (GVC). It takes the fashion industry as a case study, examining the journey of textiles from the places of production, via the marketplaces of consumption, to the places of disposal.

Senior Heating Engineer (Central)

  • Job Identification13952DepartmentCentral Maintenance United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before04/27/2026
Be the First to ApplyAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Heating Engineer to join our multi-disciplined trade’s team.

SCREDS Clinical Lecturer in General Practice & Primary Care

  • Job Identification14080DepartmentCentre for Population Health Sciences Edinburgh – BioQuarter, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months24Apply Before05/04/2026
Be the First to ApplyThe Centre for Population Health Sciences at the Usher Institute within The University of Edinburgh is looking to appoint three SCREDS Clinical Lecturers in General Practice & Primary Care.

Research Technician

  • Job Identification13980DepartmentCentre for Inflammation Research Edinburgh – BioQuarter, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months6Apply Before05/01/2026
We are looking for a Research Technician to provide technical support within the Lu Group at the Institute for Regeneration and Repair, whose research focuses on the interaction between T-lymphocytes and the liver epithelium during injury and repair. The role involves providing technical support for research activities.

IVD R&D Engineer

  • Job Identification13984DepartmentCentre for Inflammation Research Edinburgh – BioQuarter, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months19Apply Before04/30/2026
A fantastic opportunity has become available for a Post-Doctoral Engineer in the ‘DOSA point-of-care diagnostic for urinary tract infections in low- and middle-income countries’ project (DOSA3) at the University of Edinburgh. DOSA3 is the latest instalment of the successful collaboration between the University of Edinburgh, University of the Arts London, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Assam University, and Silchar Medical College since 2018. The DOSA team has the vision to tackle urinary tract infections (UTIs) and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through true Point of Care Tests (POCT) in the community. UTIs are one of the most common infectious diseases, but many people, particularly women in low- and middle-income countries, cannot access appropriate care. Accessible diagnostics are essential tools to address this challenge.

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Solar Radiation Management

  • Job Identification14012DepartmentGeoSciences Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months24Apply Before06/15/2026
We seek a postdoctoral research associate (PDRA) for a 24-month position to work on the UK NERC-funded grant “Quantifying Efficacy and risks of solar radiation management (SRM) approaches using natural analogues”.

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Environmental Soundscape Analysis

  • Job Identification14071DepartmentGeoSciences Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months12Apply Before05/06/2026
We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Environmental Soundscape Analysis in School of Geoscience.

Postdoctoral Research Associate

  • Job Identification13982DepartmentPhilosophy Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months36Apply Before04/28/2026
The Philosophy Department in the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences is seeking a full-time, fixed-term Postdoctoral Research Associate. This post is available from August 2026.

Postdoctoral Research Associate

  • Job Identification13983DepartmentPhilosophy Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months36Apply Before04/28/2026
The Philosophy Department in the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences is seeking a full-time, fixed-term Postdoctoral Research Associate. This post is available from August 2026.

Lecturer in Equine Practice

  • Job Identification13995DepartmentVeterinary Clinical Services Edinburgh – Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermApply Before04/28/2026
The Dick Vet Equine Practice, (R(D)SVS) is seeking an experienced equine veterinary surgeon to join our friendly team, to cover a period of maternity leave. This is a part-time position (28 hours per week) and an exciting opportunity to take an integral role in our equine first opinion service, based at the Equine Hospital on the Easter Bush Campus, just outside Edinburgh. The post-holder will play a significant role in undergraduate teaching.

Quantum Fellowship in Applications of Quantum Computing

  • Job Identification13998DepartmentInformatics Edinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months60Apply Before05/04/2026
As part of a £2 billion investment programme from the UK government in Quantum Technologies, the University of Edinburgh is recruiting a cohort of tenure-track Quantum Fellows to deliver cutting-edge interdisciplinary research programmes on scientific and industrial applications of quantum computing.

HPC Systems Specialist – Intern

  • Job Identification14037DepartmentEdinburgh Parallel Computing Centre United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months12Apply Before04/28/2026
This is a fantastic opportunity for a student undertaking a computing degree to complete a 12-month placement at a dynamic organisation that is at the forefront of technology innovation. EPCC is the first UK National Supercomputing Centre and provides research supercomputing and data science services for academic, public and industry sectors.

University of Edinburgh Vacancies

Research Assistant (Discovering Liveability)

  • Job Identification14058DepartmentCounselling, Psychotherapy and Applied Social Sciences Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months60Apply Before04/27/2026
Research Assistant (+ six years PhD tuition fees) to join the Discovering Liveability: Co-producing alternatives to suicide prevention project, contributing to innovative suicide research that centres liveability and lived/living experience.

Senior Estates Operations Assistant

  • Job Identification13854DepartmentCleaning/Servitorial/Central United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before04/29/2026
We are seeking a self-motivated Senior Estates Operations Assistant to join the Support Services Department in the central area.

Rotating Intern in Equine Medicine and Surgery

  • Job Identification13964DepartmentVeterinary Clinical Services Edinburgh – Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months18Apply Before04/29/2026
This 18-month rotating equine internship position provides the opportunity to work at the R(D)SVS, develop your career and live in one of the best cities in the world. The hospital has an impressive range of equipment and facilities where you will work with an experienced and friendly team of Board specialised clinicians and residents. You will gain experience in equine medicine, surgery, dentistry, diagnostic imaging, anaesthesia and sports medicine. The starting salary for this role is £34,610 (with accommodation provided). 

Clinical Senior Lecturer/Reader/Prof of Psychosis Research

  • Job Identification14045DepartmentCentre for Clinical Brain Sciences United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before05/13/2026
Be the First to ApplyThis is an outstanding opportunity for a clinical academic in psychiatry to contribute to our world-leading programmes of research and clinical innovation. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to develop and lead an interdisciplinary programme of psychosis research, embedded within the new Institute of Neuroscience and Cardiovascular Medicine (www.edin.ac/incr) and working alongside the UKRI Hub for Metabolic Psychiatry and the UKRI Mental Health Platform.

Research Fellow

  • Job Identification13446DepartmentCentre for Medical Informatics Edinburgh – BioQuarter, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months30Apply Before05/01/2026
The Centre for Medical Informatics at the Usher Institute within The University of Edinburgh is looking for a non-clinical Post-doctoral Research Fellow to conduct original research, focusing on the development and application of data analytics methods to process multimodal data to provide clinically useful insights into bipolar disorders. This is part of the £3m 5-year Wellcome Trust Programme Grant, “Ambient and passive collection of sleep and circadian rhythm data in bipolar disorder to understand symptom trajectories and clinical outcomes (AMBIENT-BD)”, https://www.ambientbd.com/.

Internship in Small Animal Internal Medicine

  • Job Identification14029DepartmentVeterinary Clinical Services Edinburgh – Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months12Apply Before04/27/2026
Based within the Hospital for Small Animals at Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, this one-year Small Animal Internal Medicine Internship offers excellent preparatory experience for those considering further clinical training. This post will be appointed at Grade 6, step 1 which is £34,610 per annum. Fixed-term: 12 months.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

  • Job Identification13891DepartmentCentre for Biomedicine, Self and Society Edinburgh – BioQuarter, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months55Apply Before05/08/2026
We are looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow to undertake socio-legal work in relation to the Artificial Intelligence (AI) component of the project. In collaboration with Dr Nayha Sethi (line manager), the postholder will be responsible for developing and undertaking their own long-term (approx. 55 month) empirical socio-legal project on the AI Case Study. This project will also need to align with the Medicine without Doctors wider vision, including a focus on project themes care and voice, and creative methodologies.

Catering and Events Supervisor

  • Job Identification13849DepartmentACE Catering Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before05/01/2026
Be the First to ApplyWe are looking for friendly, charismatic and professional individuals to join and strengthen our diverse team. 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.

Postdoctoral Research Associate

  • Job Identification13706DepartmentChemistry Edinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermWork Duration Months12Apply Before04/27/2026
The School of Chemistry are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic postdoctoral scientist to work on a Royal Society International Collaboration Award (Japan)-funded project that will develop high-efficient and stable perovskite solar cells using a carbon electrode. The project will be jointly supervised by Dr. Yue Hu in the School of Chemistry at the University of Edinburgh and Dr. Zhanglin Guo at Kyushu University, Japan. The successful candidate will be based predominantly at the University of Edinburgh and will have the opportunity to visit Kyushu University. The successful candidate will hold a PhD in the area of emerging photovoltaics, with extensive experience of fabricating and characterising perovskite solar cells. Prior experience of fabricating carbon electrodes is desirable.

Summer Domestic Assistant/Cleaner

  • Job Identification13588DepartmentACE Property Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermApply Before05/14/2026
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. You will also assist in the distribution & counting of linen, as well as setting up and maintaining supplies required to service rooms.

Senior Summer Domestic Assistant / Cleaner

  • Job Identification13735DepartmentACE Property Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus) Contract TypeFixed TermApply Before05/14/2026
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our busy Housekeeping 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 Senior Summer Domestic Assistant / Cleaner you will be involved in distributing tasks to our teams of Domestic Assistants / Cleaners and checking that our accommodation and facilities meet our high standards of cleanliness. You will also be responsible for servicing and ensuring our bedrooms and communal areas are cleaned, set up and serviced to hotel standards. Assisting in the distribution and counting of linen, as well as setting up and maintaining supplies required to service rooms.

Research Associate in Digital ASIC Design

  • Job Identification13749DepartmentInstitute for Integrated Micro and Nano Systems Edinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working) Contract TypeFixed TermApply Before04/30/2026
The School of Engineering seeks to appoint a Research Associate in Digital ASIC design. This Research Associate position will contribute to the “ADIA2” project within the IMNS institute.

Part Time Cleaner

  • Job Identification11977DepartmentCleaning/Servitorial/Non-Central Edinburgh – Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom and 3 more (100% On-campus) Contract TypeOpen EndedApply Before05/20/2026
Applications are invited for the posts of part time cleaners at the University’s Kings Building Campus at Mayfield Road Edinburgh EH9 3FD