Research Impact Associate (CSE)

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute significantly to uncovering and demonstrating the impact of the world leading research undertaken at the University of Edinburgh. Working within a team of research impact and engagement professionals based in the central research office, you will be associated with specific disciplinary areas mainly within the College of Science and Engineering. You will work with academic and professional services colleagues to identify, evidence and develop impact from research, creating compelling narratives for the Research Excellence Framework and beyond. You will contribute to a vibrant and collegiate research culture and environment, learning from and sharing good practice with colleagues across the University.

Attributes for success:

• A broad understanding of the research disciplines within Science and Engineering.
• Experience of working in partnership with professional services and academic colleagues at all levels of seniority, engendering a culture of open dialogue and constructive challenge.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including ability to communicate complex and/or technical concepts to non-expert audiences.
• Ability to adapt to different ways of working across varied disciplines.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering 0.8FTE or flexible working patterns. The University of Edinburgh operates a hybrid working policy based on business need. Depending on the needs of the specific disciplinary areas the post-holder is associated with, we envisage a minimum 50% on-campus attendance, across multiple sites, for in person meetings and team anchor days.

How to apply:

Please include the following documents in your application: CV, Cover letter.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• A competitive salary.
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options.

Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion:

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages. On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note:

• The closing date for applications is 1st April 2026.
• Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT.
• If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browser's local time zone.
• Interviews will be held on 6th May 2026.

Informal enquiries can be directed to Research Impact Manager (CSE) Victoria Lindstrom on Victoria.lindstrom@ed.ac.uk.

Working in Edinburgh Research Office you will be part of a professional, supportive, and friendly team; at the heart of University research support, working in collaboration with academics and research support professionals across the institution. The breadth of our remit means you will get an overview of research support activity while you build your skills in your specialism. Gaining new knowledge and skills to help you develop in this role and progress in your career is a priority. We offer colleagues a stimulating working environment based on our values of integrity, expertise, community, and collaboration. Our work is fast-paced and intense; you will thrive here if you are motivated, collaborative, and passionate about providing an excellent service to enable our researchers to do amazing work.