Research Project Manager in Edinburgh

UE07: £41,064.00 - £48,822.00 Per Annum.

CMVM / School of Regeneration and Repair / Centre for Regenerative Medicine.

Full Time - 35 hours per week

Fixed Term Contract - 9 months.

The Opportunity:

Together we can do great things. Be part of something bigger. Join the University of Edinburgh and you’ll be making a difference to everything around you. Be part of something bigger – where you’ll do meaningful work, grow and progress, be rewarded and recognised, and benefit from our strong commitment to your wellbeing.

The Bigger Laboratory uses a multidisciplinary approach to investigate the pathology of neurological diseases and to develop novel stem cell and gene therapies for these diseases; including lysosomal storage diseases and brain tumours. Over the past 15 years we have made significant contributions to the diagnosis, pathology and treatment of neurological diseases. We also have close links with charities and patient organisations in the diseases that we work on. The laboratory fosters a culture of clinical and translational research as reflected by collaborations with national and international research groups in the field.

We are looking for a Research Project Manager (maternity cover) within the Bigger laboratory focused on developing gene therapy programmes for neurodegenerative lysosomal diseases. The post holder will be responsible for:

• Writing and preparing preclinical and clinical trial regulatory documentation to support the initiation of a stem cell gene therapy clinical trial
• Managing a Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) facility at the IRR to support ongoing clinical trials
• Coordinating and contributing to ongoing translational and clinical grant applications
• Ensuring the smooth running of the laboratory’s research projects, including financial management and funder reporting
• Leading interactions with funders, international collaborators, patient advocates and regulatory authorities

The post holder will provide day-to-day project management support, coordinating project administration through all stages of the research life cycle. You will be responsible for ensuring deliverables and milestones are met on time and within budget. You will need to work effectively across complex research organisations, be able to take initiative where necessary and identify and breakdown tasks as required to achieve objectives.

People have always been at the heart of our work. As part of the University, you are a part of our community. We are looking for people 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/personalised flexibility for you.

A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle: This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or 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.

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.

The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 8 June 2026. Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm UK time. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browser's local time zone.