Research Project Intern ( for PhDs)

Grade UE05: 29588 - 33951 per annum pro rata

Development and Alumni / Careers Service

Part-time: 7 hours per week

Fixed-term: 6 months

The Opportunity:

Your next step starts here. Be part of PhDs Internship Programme.

Join the Insights team a collaborative team based across the Careers Service and Development and Alumni as a Research Project Intern. You will conduct longitudinal research toevidencethe impact of the InsightsProgrammesince itsinceptionin 2017/18on student participants alumnihostsandassociatedorganisations as well as goal is to understand and celebrate both the short- and long-term impact thus informing the case for continued investment.
You will gain experience of project managementresearchcommunicationand skills in writingcase studies andreports.

The post holder will report to and be supported by the Insights Project Managers Kristin Sargeant and Eilidh Steele and the wider Insights Team.

The post is part-time for 6 months 7 hours per week ideally over one day however we are open to considering other patterns of work. The role will be based on-campus.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• A current University of EdinburghPhD student.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders including senior volunteersdonorsand colleagues
• Proficientprofessional communication skills(oral and written)and ability to conductinformational interviews effectively.
• Experience of working in a team to deliver a project.
• Previousexperience with statistical analysis software/tools for data analysis
• Working knowledge of Office 365 suite and project management software.

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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. Check out the full list on ourstaff benefits pageand use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.

PhDsProgramme

The for PhDsprogrammeoffers work experience designed to enhance your professional skills. It will also help widen your professional network andprovidean insightinto a different workplacedisciplineor industry.As PhDs intern you will also receive tailored developmental support from the Careers Service to help you make the most of your internship.

The University will employ full-time PGR students for no more than an average of 9 hours per week across the academic year (as per itspolicy) and you must make sure any employmentcomplies withany visa or funding conditions you may have.

Should you be successful you will require written confirmation from your academic supervisor that you can undertake the internship. We recommend that students discuss the internship with their supervisor as well as with their employer before applying.

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.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 4^th August 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 browsers local time zone.

Interviews will be held the afternoon of Wednesday 12^th August 2026

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