Description Grade UE05: £29,588 - £33,951 per annum pro-rata as part-time College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine/School of Neurological and Cardiovascular Sciences/Institute for Neuroscience and Cardiovascular Research Part-time: 21 hours per week Fixed-term: for 6 months The Opportunity: This exciting opportunity involves assisting in several projects including basic science, translational projects and clinical studies in Type 1 diabetes. The successful candidate will work with an experienced and supportive research team at the University of Edinburgh and NHS Lothian on site at Little France. With regular meetings with the PI and members of the research group, the post holder will gain valuable expertise in the field of diabetes research. They will assist the PI and research group in the co-ordination and organisation of lab and clinical studies and in the production of reports. They will also assist with the administrative and organisational aspects of research including meetings and conferences. Your skills and attributes for success: Ability to work in a team and communicate ideas effectively in writing or verbally. Ability to think autonomously and work flexibly across projects. Ability to prioritise and manage workload accordingly. Experienced using MS packages such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook (email and calendar). Personable with excellent organisational skills. This post is part-time (max 21 hours per week) and 100% on campus. Informal enquiries are welcomed and can be addressed to Professor Shareen Forbes, Shareen.Forbes@ed.ac.uk View the full job description. How to apply Please include the following documents in your application: - CV - Cover letter With roles from hospitality to research, there’s a career for everyone at the University of Edinburgh. We can offer opportunities for you to develop in your career and make a real difference in the communities around us while contributing to the world at large. We offer careers and roles in just about every area you can think of. Whether you are looking for entry-level, mid-career or roles at the top of your chosen specialism, we can offer you a career where you can flourish and make a real difference in the communities around us while contributing to the world at large. Our people come from a wide range of backgrounds, each bringing their abilities and experiences to our organisation. The University isn’t just any employer. We are part of a local community and a contributor to global thinking, progress and research. In Edinburgh, you are in one of the world’s most attractive cities with active arts and social sectors, while working in a University that has made significant contributions to society, medicine, physics and teaching for over four centuries. Our people have helped create the modern world and are working on more ground-breaking technologies and practices. Join the University of Edinburgh and you’ll be making a difference to everything around you. Be part of something bigger — where you’ll do meaningful work, grow and progress, be rewarded and recognised, and benefit from our strong commitment to your wellbeing. There are so many reasons to join us. People have always been at the heart of our work. As part of the University, you are a part of our community. We are looking for people with drive, determination, and a passion for what they do. We are a place where everyone is welcome and offer a range of policies and benefits designed to support you in building the right meaningful/personalised flexibility for you. 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. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. 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. 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 11 th May 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 browser’s local time zone.