Research Administrator

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Defined benefits pension

Staff discounts

Family-friendly initiatives

Flexible work options

Job summary

The University of Edinburgh is inviting applications for a role in College of Science and Engineering, School of Physics and Astronomy. The post focuses on expert research grant administration, supporting staff with bids and award management.

It covers advising on costs, funder rules, and end-of-grant completions. The role emphasizes accuracy, numeracy, planning, and strong communication as part of a dynamic, international community.

Qualifications

• Well developed customer service approach.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• High levels of accuracy and numeracy.
• Good planning and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Advising on and providing costs for grant applications and submission.
• Supporting grant holders in managing awards and providing advice on funder regulations.
• Preparing for end of grant processes and the submission of final expenditure statements.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Planning & organisation

Job description

Grade UE05: £29,588 to £33,951 per annum

College of Science and Engineering, School of Physics and Astronomy

Full Time: 35 Hours per week

Open-ended: Permanent Contract

The Opportunity:

This post will deliver an expert service of research grant administration both pre and post award, supporting the School’s research staff in grant application and management.

This includes:

• Advising on and providing costs for grant applications and submission.
• Supporting grant holders in managing awards and providing advice on funder regulations.
• Preparing for end of grant processes and the submission of final expenditure statements.

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Your skills and attributes for success:

• Well developed customer service approach.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• High levels of accuracy and numeracy.
• Good planning and organisational skills.

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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
• Variety every day

This post is full-time (35 hours per week).

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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)

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 12 November 2026.

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Interviews dates to be confirmed.