Jobs at University of Edinburgh Information Services Group

Postdoctoral researcher in mathematical general relativity to work with Dr Jan Sbierski on singularities, pursue independent research, collaborate with group members, and optionally undertake a small amount of teaching. Requires a PhD and strong background in general relativity, PDEs, or Lorentzian geometry; position is fixed-term (20 months) with travel and laptop funds.

Coordinate operational delivery of University Sport & Exercise community engagement programmes, support Head of Active Wellbeing, deliver activities for young people, liaise with students, staff and community groups, and support volunteer involvement to improve local community impact.

Manage and lead technical staff to deliver safe, compliant, and efficient operation of teaching laboratories and workshops. Oversee 7 teaching labs and multi-use spaces, line-manage ~8 technicians, ensure health & safety compliance (risk assessments, COSHH), support design and delivery of practical teaching, and optimise use of resources to support undergraduate and postgraduate laboratory classes.

Conduct independent ethnographic and qualitative research on Muslim communities in Latin America and/or the Caribbean. Carry out original fieldwork, publish findings, collaborate with an international research team, contribute to knowledge-exchange and public engagement, and help organise international workshops and symposia. Manage project tasks, deadlines and deliverables within a fixed-term, part-time appointment.

Conducts research on AI-enabled turbulence computation by designing, training, and releasing large neural network models for embedding and predicting high-Reynolds-number turbulent flows. The role applies graph neural networks, transformers, and dynamical systems theory, collaborating with academic researchers, industrial partners, and a major technology company. The position is full-time, fixed-term for 36 months, and includes opportunities for industrial collaboration and career development.

Lead hands-on venture creation with academic founders: validate market opportunity, run customer discovery, shape business models, and support company formation across AI/ML, scientific SaaS, digital health and edtech. Act as a builder, advising technical founders, prioritizing investable opportunities, and driving early-stage validation through to company formation in a fast-paced university innovation environment.

Conduct research on AI risk, algorithmic assurance, and insurance. Develop mathematical, statistical, and computational methods to evaluate, price, monitor, and mitigate AI-related risks. Build reproducible code, simulations, benchmarks, and evaluation tools; publish findings; present at conferences and industry workshops; collaborate with academic and industry partners; and support workshops, reports, grant development, and stakeholder engagement.

Provide research grant management and support knowledge exchange/impact activities for the School of Economics. Liaise with Principal Investigators, support bid development, manage grant processes and systems, and work with the Business School team to enhance research culture and funding opportunities. Hybrid role requiring regular on-campus presence (approx. 40–60%).

Supervise and support a busy cleaning team primarily in student accommodation. Responsibilities include preparing, setting up, cleaning, and servicing bedrooms and communal areas, interacting with customers, and distributing linen to guests. The role is part-time, 30 hours per week across five days, and involves working during the busy summer period.

Lead valuation reporting, statutory compliance, and data systems for the University fund Old College Capital; provide post-deal finance support for Technology Transfer including commercial financial analysis, royalty auditing, and risk evaluations; produce performance reporting and strategic financial insights while collaborating with Edinburgh Innovations and University Finance.

Conduct climate and air pollution research using street-scale air-quality modelling, statistical analysis, emissions scenarios, and regional climate projections. Analyse environmental exposures, heat and co-occurring climate extremes, and their health impacts. Co-develop indoor heat-health warning systems and indicators measuring the health co-benefits of net-zero interventions. Collaborate across climate, built-environment, and health-science disciplines and contribute to publications.

Conduct mathematical and computational research on elastic and elasto-inertial turbulence in viscoelastic fluids. Develop and apply statistical and machine-learning methods to compare experiments with simulations, optimize simulation parameters, estimate polymer stresses, and investigate flow states across two- and three-dimensional regimes. Collaborate with researchers at the University of Edinburgh, University of Pennsylvania, University of Cambridge, and University of Vermont, with opportunities for international research travel.

Clean and maintain student accommodation and university properties as part of a busy cleaning team. The role requires part-time work across five days out of seven, including rotational weekend work during the June–September commercial period, with potential changes to the usual work location.

Conduct research in engineering biology and medical mycology by developing a pan-fungal molecular bioimaging toolbox, including fluorescently labeled fungal pathogen strains. Lead computational and bioinformatic strain-engineering work, design and analyze experiments, and collaborate with experimental and computational scientists to investigate fungal biology, infection contexts, and antifungal resistance. The role also offers opportunities to develop an independent research project and contribute to grant applications.

Conduct experimental research on how changing light conditions affect Antarctic diatom population growth and silica uptake. Investigate the biogeochemical consequences for silica cycling in the Southern Ocean, contribute to the Polar Dawn project, support the wider research team, guide PhD students, and develop national and international collaborations and publications.

Supports research and teaching computing at the School of Informatics by administering GPU compute clusters, particularly postgraduate student deployments. The role contributes to local infrastructure and service development, maintains computing services, and provides technical support to cluster users and other service users. It offers opportunities to develop skills in system administration, service development, and technical support while working in a hybrid-capable university environment.

Patrols university campuses on foot and by vehicle, assists with control-room operations, responds to fire and intruder alarms, and provides immediate support during incidents or crimes. The role includes welfare support, signposting to agencies, and reassuring staff and students. Candidates need strong communication and listening skills, computer literacy, composure under pressure, attention to detail, and a full driving licence.

Leads end-to-end tendering, procurement project awards, contract management, supplier relationships, market engagement, and spend analysis. Delivers savings and cost efficiencies while aligning procurement solutions with university objectives and government policy. The role requires stakeholder engagement, commercial judgment, negotiation, numerical analysis, and initiative across Information Services and Estates procurement categories.

Manage ordering, stock control, supplier management, financial administration, commissioning and distribution of IT devices. Provide efficient, customer-focused logistical and technical support for university IT hardware. On-site inventory control role requiring daily presence in Edinburgh.

Lead development and implementation of the Race Review project recommendations linking campus 'look and feel' to the University’s history and equality values. Coordinate internal stakeholder engagement and public consultation, manage people and financial resources, and work closely with the Heritage Collections team to deliver projects.