Research Assistant

Overview

The University of Edinburgh is seeking a Research Assistant to join the Centre for Medical Informatics, situated within the Usher Institute and the School of Population Health Sciences. This position is a fixed-term contract available for twenty-four months starting from November 2026, with the possibility of an extension. The selected candidate will work closely with their line manager to handle large volumes of highly complex and confidential electronic health data. The role focuses on supporting the use of Scottish data infrastructure involving linked electronic healthcare records to investigate the short-term and long-term outcomes on infants resulting from the respiratory syncytial virus maternal vaccine, as well as developing and implementing data-driven approaches to meet these research goals.

What you get

The position offers a salary ranging from 35,302 to 40,704 British Pounds per annum for a full-time schedule of 35 hours per week. Employees gain the opportunity to work within a leading global university and engage in leading-edge research. Additional benefits include opportunities to develop new skills, broaden professional experience, and pursue publications. The role also provides options for hybrid working that combine remote work with regular on-campus presence on a non-contractual basis.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted prior to the closing date of November 12, 2026 at 23:59.

Key dates

The application deadline is 2026-11-12. The contract is available from November 2026 for a duration of 24 months.