14860 - Research Administrator


Company:	The University of Edinburgh
Salary:	£29,588 to £33,951 a year, pro rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	City of Edinburgh
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	17 Sept 2026
Closing date:	1 Oct 2026

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Summary

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

School of Population Health Sciences / Centre for Medical Informatics

Part Time: 21 hours per week

Fixed term: from October 2026 until 31st May 2028

Location: Usher Building, Bioquarter, Edinburgh

The Opportunity:

Together we can do great things. Be part of something bigger.

Professional Services

The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We are a large University covering a wide range of activities. In Professional Services, we support the University’s research and teaching, offering many career and role specialisms.

We are looking for a Research Administrator to provide support to the UK Longitudinal Linkage Collaboration team within Usher Institute.

A great opportunity to work part-time with a friendly and interdisciplinary team that spans the Universities of Edinburgh and Bristol, with collaborators across the UK’s data science community.

This role is suited to individuals who enjoy taking an organised approach to their work with a desire to deliver high quality administrative support spanning public involvement, finance and operations.

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check required.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Kirsteen Campbell, Public Involvement and Communications Manager Kirsteen.campbell@ed.ac.uk

Your skills and attributes for success:

1. Excellent written and organisational skills with ability to engage effectively with people across multiple organisations and members of the public.

2. Experience of working successfully as part of a team, thriving using a flexible approach and has a solution-driven mindset.

3. A keen interest in developing processes and efficiencies.

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

• Opportunities to develop new skills and broaden your experience

• Interesting work

• Good salary/pay rates

• Excellent benefits and support

• Contributing to the work and purpose of the University.

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