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Job Description
Grade UE06: 34132 to 39355 per annum pro-rata
CMVM / Centre for Cardiovascular Science
Part-time: 21 hours per week
Fixed-term: for 12 months
The Opportunity:
This exciting opportunity involves assisting in several projects including basic science translational projects and clinical studies. The successful candidate is expected to have a basic science or medical degree and will work with an experienced and supportive research team at the University of Edinburgh and NHS Lothian. With regular meetings with the PI and supervisor the post holder will gain valuable expertise in the field of diabetes research. Theywill assist the PI in the running of studies and clinical trials and in the production of scientific material such as writing reports and creating illustrations for publications they will also assist with the organisational aspects of research and meetings.
This post is for 21 hours per week on site.
The salary for this post is 34132 to 39355 per annum pro-rata.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- BSc (1st class or upper second-class honours) or Medical degree.
- Relevant research experience.
- Experience in scientific writing and data analysis.
- Ability to work well in a team.
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Please ensure you 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 such as a generous holiday entitlement competitive pension schemes staff discounts and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on ourstaff benefits page(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total 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 ourright to work webpages(opens new browser tab).
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 2nd July 2025.
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 browsers local time zone.
Interviews will be held in the first week of August 2025.
Please contact Professor Shareen Forbes at if you require any additional information.
Employment Type
Part-Time
