Description Grade UE6N: £34,610 - £42,254 per annum (pro rata) CMVM, School of Regeneration and Repair Full Time: 35 hours per week for first 3 months, reducing to 17.5 hours for further 9 months Fixed Term: 12 months The Opportunity: To work as part of a team who are researching ways to improve the success of in vitro fertilisation (IVF). We are looking for a clinical research nurse to participate in an exciting research project aimed at understanding the molecular origins of abnormalities in human oocytes and embryos. Please note that this vacancy will be full-time for the first 3 months and then will reduce to 17.5 hours per week for the further 9 months. However, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. The salary for this post is £34,610 to £39,906 per annum. Your skills and attributes for success: First level registered nurse with relevant experience demonstrating the appropriate competencies and skills (particularly communication, organisation) for the job. Experience/knowledge of ethics and R&D applications is desirable. Evidence of further education including post-graduate certification/diploma/Continuous Professional Development in relevant area. Previous experience of conducting patient identification and recruitment; obtaining informed patient consent for clinical research studies of a diverse nature is desirable but not essential. Relevant research experience includes awareness of ICH GCP Guidelines, EU Clinical Trials Directive and Research Governance Framework Experience with database management and working knowledge of appropriate IT skills is essential. Click to view a copy of the full job description (opens new browser tab) 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 17th December 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. Interview dates to be confirmed.