15025- Postdoctoral Research Associate
| Company: | The University of Edinburgh |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £41,064 to £48,822 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Edinburgh |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 12 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 30 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Grade UE07: £41,064- £48,822 per annum
CMVM/ Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Full Time: 35 hours per week
Fixed term: 36 months
The Opportunity:
Take your next step. Be part of something bigger
We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to understand horses’ experiences when being transported via road, and leading to the development of a welfare assessment tool for transportation. This position is funded by World Horse Welfare, and the successful candidate will collect both physiological and behavioural measures of horses being transported by road to better understand the horses’ experience.
This position represents a unique opportunity to join a renowned equine behaviour and welfare research team at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies. In Edinburgh, you are in one of the world’s most attractive cities with active arts and social sectors, while working in a University that has made significant contributions to society, medicine, physics and teaching for over four centuries. Our people have helped create the modern world and are working on more ground-breaking technologies and practices.
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.
People have always been at the heart of our work. 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.
This post is full-time (35 hours per week) and will involve flexible working hours
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