15108 - Postdoctoral Research Associate

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Broaden experience

Autonomy

Prestigious employer

Excellent benefits

Job summary

The University of Edinburgh invites applications for a post-doctoral researcher or epidemiologist based in the School of Population Health Sciences / Usher Institute. The role focuses on real world evidence to support regulatory and health technology decisions for medicines and medical devices.

Located at the Usher Building, Bioquarter in Edinburgh, the full-time fixed-term post runs from November 2026 to 31 October 2028, offering a UE07 salary scale and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Post-doctoral researcher or epidemiologist role focusing on real world evidence to support regulatory and health technology decisions.
• Work with stakeholders on standalone projects involving data analysis and wider programmes of work.

Responsibilities

• Work with different stakeholders on data analysis and wider programmes of work.

Job description

Grade and salary scale: UE07 £41,885 to £49,798

School of Population Health Sciences / Usher Institute / Centre for Population Health Sciences

Full Time - 35 hours per week

Fixed term contract available from November 2026 until 31st October 2028

Location – Usher Building, Bioquarter, Edinburgh

The Opportunity:

From local roots to global impact. Be part of something bigger

Here, you can continue to make a difference in everything around you. Take on new challenges, grow your career, be recognised for your contributions, and benefit from our commitment to your wellbeing. Be part of something bigger — where your work has real impact and your development matters. There are so many reasons to take your next step with us.

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 academics can develop their careers and passion for their chosen subject area. We offer the full range of academic roles and have a genuine focus on our students performance and wellbeing.

As a post-doctoral researcher or epidemiologist, you will be involved in work aimed at improving the use of real world evidence to support regulatory and health technology decision making for medicines and medical devices. You will work closely with different stakeholders within and outside of the University on standalone projects involving data analysis and as part of wider programmes of work.

People have always been at the heart of our work. Our people are at the centre of the University community and everything we do. We value colleagues 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 flexibility that works 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
• Opportunities to develop new skills and broaden your experience
• Responsibility and autonomy
• Working within one of the world’s leading universities
• Excellent benefits and support

This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns providing they are compatible with the needs of the project work. 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.