Research Assistant - Co-ordinator (DRNS)

The University of Edinburgh; Easter Howgate; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Edinburgh is seeking a part-time Research Co-ordinator to develop and run seminars, knowledge exchange and research collaboration events, including an annual conference. The role is fixed-term until 31 July 2027, available from 28 September 2026, and supports hybrid working arrangements.

The post focuses on building links within the drug research community in Scotland and coordinating engagement with policy stakeholders, with a pro rata salary in the indicated range for 0.3

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of the drug research community in Scotland.
• Ability to design, organise and deliver knowledge exchange events.
• Experience working with drug policy stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and run seminars and knowledge exchange events, and coordinate an annual conference.

Skills

Drug research network

Knowledge exchange events

Policy stakeholders experience

Job description

Grade UE06: £34,610 to £39,906 per annum; pro rata

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences / School ofHealth in Social Science / Counselling, Psychotherapy and Applied Social Sciences

Part time: 10.5 hours per week (0.3FTE)

Fixed term: until 31 July 2027(Position is available from 28th September 2026)

The Opportunity:

This is a Research Co-ordinator post with the main responsibility being developing and running seminars and knowledge exchange/research collaboration events, and an annual conference.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Good knowledge of the drug research community in Scotland
• Ability to design, organised and deliver knowledge exchange events in a range of environments.
• Experience of working with drug policy stakeholders (including those with lived and living experience of drug use).

A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:

This post is advertised as fixed term part time, 1.5 days a week (0.3FTE) role until July 2027. We are open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• A competitive salary, please note the post-holder will be appointable up to the third point of the grade due to budgetary restrictions (£34,610-£36,636), with automatic increments awarded as outlined in Conditions of Service.
• 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 is29 September 2026.

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Interview dates to be confirmed.