At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in research projects and develop your skills in a supportive environment.
- Company: Join the University of Edinburgh, a world-class institution with a vibrant community.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, flexible work options, and staff discounts.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to equality and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while gaining valuable experience in diverse research areas.
- Qualifications: Open to PhD students with a passion for research and collaboration.
The predicted salary is between 21.87 - 21.87 £ per hour.
Grade UE06: £34,610 - £39,906 per annum pro rata - with a range of £18.96 - £21.87 per hour, plus annual leave allowance.
Part-time: Guaranteed hours contract, max 9 hours per week on average.
Fixed-term: 12 months contract.
Vacancies available: 3.
This role provides research assistance to research staff and projects in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, on specified tasks where methods are predominantly defined. It provides University of Edinburgh PhD students with an opportunity to develop their own research skills in areas outside their own research areas or expertise.
We value colleagues with drive, determination and a passion for what they do. We are a place where everyone is welcome and offer a range of policies and benefits designed to support you in building the right meaningful flexibility that works for you.
A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:
- Opportunities to develop new skills and broaden your experience.
- Leading-edge research.
- Contributing to the work and purpose of the University.
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.
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.
The closing date for applications is 16 October 2026. Unless stated otherwise, the closing time for applications is 11:59 pm (UK time). If you are applying from outside the UK, the closing time shown on our adverts will automatically adjust to your browser’s local time zone. We aim to hold interviews in the week commencing 2 November.
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