Grade UE06: £34,610- £39,906 per annum, pro rata
Edinburgh Law School, Moray House School of Education and Sport
Part Time: Guaranteed Hours, Flexible Hours
Fixed Term: 8 months
The Opportunity:
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The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We look for the best in the field across all disciplines and provide a working environment where researchers can develop their careers and passion for their chosen subject area, with a genuine focus on our students' performance and wellbeing.
We are seeking to recruit a research assistant who will be a key team member of the PTAS funded research project Enhanced Engagement Support. This project aims to develop insights into the undergraduate student population within Edinburgh Law School who demonstrate persistently low levels of attendance - an overarching aim of this project is to identify ways to combat these trends and encourage this group of students to reengage with their community and studies.
You will assist the PI and project team to collate and analyse both quantitative attendance data, and qualitative fieldwork data, working closely with the students we hope to engage in the project.
People have always been at the heart of our work; as part of the University, you are a part of our community. We are a place where everyone is welcome and offer a range of policies and benefits designed to support you in building the right flexibility for you.
A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:
* Professional development and subject matter expertise
* Interesting work
* Contributing to the work and purpose of the University.
This post is part time with an expected working pattern of around 7 hours per week, this will be a flexible working pattern over 8 months. The post is due to start on April 2026 until December 2026. We are open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working. PhD students are not able to complete more than 9hrs/week on average over the year (August 1st-July 31st). Therefore, this position is only available to students who have not taken on other substantive paid work for the University since August 2025.
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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 our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the 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
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 4 March 2026.
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Interviews are expected to be held mid-March 2026.
As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow's greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.
Edinburgh Law School ) is situated in the historic Old College, at the heart of Edinburgh's legal centre. For over three hundred years the School has been providing world-leading education and research in the eclectic discipline of law. As one of the eleven constituent Schools of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Science, the School encourages multi- and interdisciplinary connections throughout its teaching and research.
The School values diversity across all staff and students, and supports flexible and family-friendly working. The School provides active support and professional development (including mentoring, training, and networking opportunities) for all staff.
The School is fully committed to promoting equality and diversity, and to welcoming and including all who choose to study, work, or visit us.
With over 1400 students and 150 members of academic, research and professional services staff, Edinburgh Law School is an international, vibrant community dedicated to providing research and teaching with local and global reach and impact.