Image Analysis Research Assistant

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

Job summary

The University of Edinburgh is seeking a capable candidate to manage, process, and analyse magnetic resonance imaging data for clinical studies in multiple sclerosis, primarily PrecisionMS and FutureMS. The role involves data management, quality checking and manual segmentation of brain images to assess volumes and lesions, with opportunities for small supervised projects.

Based in Edinburgh within the MS Imaging and Anne Rowling Clinic teams, you will support imaging outcomes across the

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage, process and analyse MR imaging data for clinical MS studies.
• Data management, quality checking, running established pipelines and manual segmentation of brain images to assess intracranial volume, white matter lesions, and brain volumes; generate parametric maps for quantitative imaging analysis pipelines.

Skills

MRI processing

Neuroanatomy understanding

Neuroimaging data

Data management

Quality checking

Image analysis pipelines

Education

Undergraduate degree in a relevant subject

Tools

MRI processing software

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 students 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.