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Grade UE06: £34,610 - £39,906 per annum, pro rata
CMVM / Edinburgh Medical School
Part-time: 28 hours per week
Fixed-term: 24 months
The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We look for the best in the field across all disciplines and provide a working environment where academics can develop their careers and passion for their chosen subject area. We offer the full range of academic roles and have a genuine focus on our students performance and wellbeing.
The Opportunity:
This role supports the delivery of high-quality research within Medical Education, on the subject of compassion and empathy, contributing to the work of the research or project team through a range of defined research activities. Specific responsibilities will be determined by the requirements of the project and project lead.
This post is part-time (28 hours per week). 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.
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How to apply
Please apply via the job application portal. Please include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- Cover letter with an outline of your relevant experience paying attention to how you meet the desirable and essential job criteria.
People have always been at the heart of our work. Our people are at the centre of the University community and everything we do. 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.
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. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.
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 12 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.
Interviews date to be confirmed.
About UsAs a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally. About the TeamEdinburgh Medical School is one of six schools within the University of Edinburgh’s College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine. As a leader in biomedical and medical education, the School aims to provide an exceptional educational experience and equip the next generation of scientists and doctors with the tools they need to address the world’s scientific and medical challenges. The School delivers undergraduate and postgraduate teaching for over 6,000 students, in addition to conducting pedagogical research. Edinburgh Medical School coordinates the administration and delivery of a number of on campus and online degree programmes including undergraduate medicine (MBChB), undergraduate degrees in biomedical sciences, and a wide variety of postgraduate taught programmes in biomedical, clinical and population health sciences.
Edinburgh Medical School works across a number of University campuses and NHS sites, including Edinburgh BioQuarter, the University’s central campus, and sites at the Western General Hospital campus.
