Overview
Join to apply for the SGSSS Associate Officer for Student Engagement role at The University of Edinburgh.
Grade UE06: £34,610 to £39,906 per annum pro rata. Guaranteed Hours: 2 hours per week. Fixed-Term: 2 years. This is a University of Edinburgh Grade 6 role with a guaranteed hours contract (averaging two hours per week, with a minimum of 35 hours per year). Roles will start in January 2026 and will be appointed for a two year term, including a review at the one year anniversary.
Open to social science PhD researchers from any SGSSS partner university.
The Opportunity
The Scottish Graduate School of Social Science (SGSSS) is seeking to appoint three current social science PhD students to the role of Associate Officer for Student Engagement. Associate Officers represent the voices of the student community and are consulted for their advice and expertise as PGRs. The role holders will join an existing team of student Associate Officers and, as members of the SGSSS Directorate, contribute to the development of social sciences postgraduate research and the formation of research leaders in Scotland and beyond. Work topics are identified through SGSSS strategic objectives, funders, emergent issues identified by the Associate Officers, and information from the wider PhD population.
Candidate will be employed by the University of Edinburgh and work from their home university with some in-person meetings, training events, and student activities. Travel expenses are covered where applicable.
Your Skills and Attributes for Success
These roles are available to current social science PhD students registered at an SGSSS partner university.
Our Ideal Candidates Will
* have a passion for supporting colleagues and students, and for contributing to the continuous improvement of SGSSS;
* be adept at planning and completing their own work activities with suitable support, and able to provide evidence-based recommendations for ideas;
* be a strong collaborator and able to engage clearly and effectively with other students, SGSSS colleagues and stakeholders such as event facilitators.
How To Apply
To apply for this role, submit a short CV (maximum two pages) and a covering letter. The covering letter should include information about:
* Your suitability for the role: reference the “Essential Knowledge, Skills & Experience” criteria listed in the job description, plus the Desirable criteria if possible;
* What you think you will be able to contribute to SGSSS through this role;
* What you hope to gain and learn by taking on this role.
Informal enquiries may be made to:
Dr Dely Elliot, Associate Director (Student Engagement and EDI): dely.elliot@glasgow.ac.uk
Linsey Fender, Head of Strategy and Operations SGSSS: linsey.fender@ed.ac.uk
Additional Information
The University holds Silver Athena SWAN, is a member of the Race Equality Charter and is Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions. Right to work in the UK is required; the university cannot sponsor international workers for this role. Applicants must demonstrate a valid right to work in the UK or an alternative right to work.
Key dates: Closing date: 17 October 2025 (closing time 11:59pm GMT). Interviews in November 2025; roles start January 2026.
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