EFI Data Visualisation Engineer

University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university in Edinburgh is seeking a Data Visualisation Engineer to support research in data visualisation. Responsibilities include developing effective visual presentations and providing technical advice. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in data analysis and a creative approach to problem-solving. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and the possibility for hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension schemes

Staff discounts

Family-friendly initiatives

Qualifications

• Excellent skills in data analysis and visualisation.
• Ability to develop software and websites.
• Strong creative and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support research in data visualisation across the University.
• Develop data visualisations for various projects.
• Participate in the EFI VisLab activities.

Skills

Data analysis and visualisation

Creativity

Problem-solving

Software development

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

Grade UE07: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum (pro rata if part time)

CAHSS / Edinburgh Futures Institute

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Open-ended (permanent)

The Opportunity:

Edinburgh Futures Institute is currently seeking to appoint a Data Visualisation Engineer to support research in data visualisation across the University through technical and conceptual advice as well as developing data visualisations.

The main purpose of this role is to support research in data visualisation across the University through technical and conceptual advice as well as developing data visualisations. More specifically, the post-holder will work as a member of the EFI research technology support service within the Edinburgh Futures Institute (College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS)) and will support (in-person and online) the EFI VisLab.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. 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.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Excellent skills in data analysis and visualisation, as well as interaction design
• Creativity, problem-solving and ability to use initiative
• Ability to develop software and websites (front- and back-end)
• Excellent interpersonal skills

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Application information

Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:

• CV
• Cover letter

What 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 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.

The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant. Please note if the role is offered on a part-time basis, it may result in sponsorship being dependant on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant or the role no longer meeting the Home Office's criteria for sponsorship.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 16 October 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 browser's local time zone. We anticipate that interviews will be held within 2-3 weeks of the advert closing date.

About Us

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.

About the Team

The purpose of the Edinburgh Futures Institute (EFI) is to pursue knowledge and understanding that supports the navigation of complex futures. EFI's distinctiveness stems from our approach to research, education and engagement - an approach that combines multi-disciplinarity with co-production. Working with industry, government and communities (at home and abroad) we will build a challenge-led and data-rich portfolio of activity that has demonstrable ethical, social, cultural, economic and environmental impacts.

To find out more, visit https://efi.ed.ac.uk/