Image Analysis Research Assistant

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and subject-m

Opportunities to develop new skills

Flexible work options

Job summary

The University of Edinburgh is seeking a postholder to manage, process and analyse magnetic resonance imaging data for clinical studies in multiple sclerosis, primarily within the MS Imaging and Anne Rowling Clinic teams in Edinburgh.

You will handle data management, quality checks, and generate imaging outputs while supporting potential small supervised research projects within the FutureMS and PrecisionMS portfolios.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant subject.
• Experience in basic MRI processing.
• Good understanding of neuroanatomy and neuroimaging data.

Responsibilities

• Data management and quality checking of MR imaging data.
• Run established pipelines and perform manual segmentation of brain images.
• Generate parametric maps for quantitative imaging analysis in MS studies.

Skills

MRI processing

Neuroanatomy

Education

Undergraduate degree in a relevant subject

Job description

,610 - £39,906 per annum

CMVM / Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences

Full time: 35 hours per week

Fixed term: 31 July 2028

The Opportunity
Your next step starts here. Be part of something bigger.

Job Description
UE06: £34 ,610 - £39,906 per annum
CMVM / Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences
Full time: 35 hours per week
Fixed term: 31 July 2028
The Opportunity
Your next step starts here. Be part of something bigger.
Here, you can continue to make a difference in everything around you. Take on new challenges, grow your career, and be recognised for your contributions. 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 student’s performance and wellbeing.
The postholder will manage, process, and analyse magnetic resonance (MR) imaging data for clinical studies in multiple sclerosis (MS), primarily PrecisionMS and FutureMS. The primary responsibilities will include data management, quality checking, running established pipelines and manual segmentation of brain images to assess intracranial volume, white matter lesions, and brain volumes, as well as generating parametric maps for quantitative imaging analysis pipelines. There may also be opportunities to undertake small supervised research projects within the remit of these clinical studies. The postholder will be based in Edinburgh within the MS Imaging and Anne Rowling Clinic teams at the University of Edinburgh, supporting the delivery of imaging outcomes across the Clinic’s research portfolio.
To be successful in this role, you will have an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject and experience in basic MRI processing, with a good understanding of neuroanatomy and neuroimaging data.
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
• Working within one of the world’s leading universities
  

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Informal enquiries can be sent to the FutureMS study manager at [e-mail].

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 (opens in a new tab) 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 a Stonewall Proud Employer, actively promoting LGBTQ+ 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 (opens new browser tab)
On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore 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 19 October 2026
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Interview dates to be confirmed.

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
School of Neurological and Cardiovascular Sciences
We host research and postgraduate training in neuroscience, cardiovascular, metabolic and psychiatric research. We are one of six schools in the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine at the University of Edinburgh and are home to the Institute for Neuroscience and Cardiovascular Research.

Institute for Neuroscience and Cardiovascular Research
Our institute fosters collaborative neuroscience, cardiovascular, metabolic and psychiatric research to tackle some of the world's most significant health challenges.
Our research explores health and disease across the body and life course – from tiny changes in cells to the lived experience of patients. Together, we work to advance the understanding, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of major health conditions including heart disease, stroke, metabolic dysfunction, mental illness, dementia and neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders. Empowered by genetics, advanced imaging, artificial intelligence and clinical trials, our research seamlessly connects discovery science with clinical care.
Our work is internationally acclaimed, achieving 4* and world‑leading classifications for the majority of our research, health and wealth impacts and research papers in the Research Excellence Framework 2021 assessment, the UK’s system for assessing the quality of research in UK higher education institutions.
As part of driving progress in our core research areas, we host internationally leading research centres and state‑of‑the‑art technologies:

• Anne Rowling Regenerative Neurology Clinic
• British Heart Foundation (BHF) Centre of Research Excellence
• Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention | CPSP
• Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neurone Disease Research
• Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility
• Edinburgh Imaging
• Jennifer Brown Research Laboratory
• Medical Research Council/British Hearth Foundation Centre of Research Excellence in Advanced Cardiac Therapies
• MS Society Edinburgh Centre for MS Research | MS Society
• Muir Maxwell Epilepsy Centre
• Patrick Wild Centre
• Row Fogo Centre for Research into Ageing and the Brain
• Simons Initiative for the Developing Brain (SIDB)
• UK Dementia Research Institute at Edinburgh
• UKRI Hub for Metabolic Psychiatry
  

Our institute community
Our researchers drive cutting-edge science, enabling our students and working hand in hand with our expert technical and professional services colleagues. We are committed to creating a collaborative, inclusive and welcoming community, where everyone feels supported, empowered and inspired to achieve their best.

Training and education
We offer a wide range of postgraduate training opportunities. Students learn from world-class researchers, access outstanding facilities and get support to develop. Our graduates go on to successful careers in academia, research, healthcare and industry worldwide. Our colleagues are also leading contributors to undergraduate programmes.