Grade UE06: £34,610 to £39,906 per annum, pro rata
CMVM / Institute of Genetics and Cancer
Part-time: 21 hours per week
Fixed term: until 31st May 2026
The Opportunity:
We are seeking an organised and dynamic Qualitative Research Assistant to support an interdisciplinary project that aims to examine and promote the use of lab handbooks as a tool to improve research culture across the Universities of Edinburgh, Glasgow, and St Andrews.
This project, entitled "EQUaL4C - Enhancing QUality and Adoption of Lab handbooks by empowering local Champions to Catalyse Culture Change", is funded by the Wellcome InFrame Research Culture Catalyst Fund.
The ideal candidate will be an organised and motivated researcher with a strong background in qualitative methods and a keen interest in research culture. They will bring experience in conducting and analysing case studies and focus groups and be confident in synthesising findings for diverse audiences. With excellent communication and interpersonal skills, they will thrive in an interdisciplinary environment, working collaboratively across institutions and disciplines. A proactive approach to planning and problem-solving, along with an enthusiasm for driving positive cultural change in research environments, will ensure success in this role.
Join our team in enhancing research culture and making a meaningful impact in the academic community.
This post is part-time (21 hours per week) and we are open to considering 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.
The salary for this post is £34,610 to £39,906 per annum, pro rata.
Your skills and attributes for success:
* Knowledge and experience of using qualitative research methods and analysing outputs, particularly of case studies.
* Excellent written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
* Awareness of research culture, and
* Interdisciplinary Research environment
Experience of contributing to writing research outputs
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Please contact Emma Hall ,ac,uk) or Daniel Toddie Moore (D.Toddie-) for more information.
Application Information
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 our staff 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 our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab).
The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will 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 16 September 2025.
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Interviews will be held approximately 1 week after the above closing date.