Research Governance Assistant

University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious UK university in Edinburgh is looking for a Research Governance Assistant to advise clinical researchers on governance matters and compliance with regulations. The role requires a strong knowledge of clinical research governance, effective communication skills, and analytical ability. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including generous holiday entitlement and a diverse, inclusive workplace environment. Applications are open until 5 January 2026.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Comprehensive pension schemes

Staff discounts

Family-friendly initiatives

Qualifications

• Understanding of research governance matters and compliance.
• Ability to relate legislation to specific research scenarios.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clinical researchers on research governance matters.
• Support the implementation of good clinical practice.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

Skills

Knowledge of ICH GCP and UK clinical research governance frameworks

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Self-motivation

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Research Governance Assistant

Grade UE06: £34,610- £39,906 per annum

Department: CMVM, Research Governance

Full Time: 35 hours per week

Contract: Open Ended: Permanent

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Research Governance Assistant to work closely with Research Governance Coordinators and Facilitators to provide a quality service advising clinical researchers within the College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine on research governance matters, good clinical practice, and compliance with current relevant regulations in the UK and internationally.

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

The salary for this post is £34,610 to £39,906 per annum.

Your skills and attributes for success

• Knowledge and understanding of ICH GCP and UK clinical research governance frameworks and legislation
• Analytical skills to relate legislation and good practice to particular research scenarios
• Excellent communication and team working skills
• Self-motivation and self-management 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 (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits

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 (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 5 January 2026.

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.

Interviews will be held in the week of 12 January 2026.

About Us

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