UE08: £50,253.00 – £61,759.00 Per Annum.
CMVM / School of Neurological and Cardiovascular Sciences / Institute for Neuroscience and Cardiovascular Research / Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility.
Full Time – 35 Hours Per Week.
Open Ended Contract – Permanent.
The Opportunity
A unique employer in a vibrant city. The University isn’t just any employer. We are part of a local community and a contributor to global thinking, progress and research. 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.
Job type: Professional Services
We are looking for an expert in the specialist field of Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) in Clinical research to lead and embed high-quality PPI across the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine and NHS Lothian’s Clinical Research Facility (CRF). The postholder will provide specialist expertise to enhance research delivery and strengthen funding applications, manage the CRF PPI team, contribute to the wider PPIE network, and support Clinical Research national strategy through a one‑day‑per‑week role as NHS Research Scotland PPI Lead.
People have always been at the heart of our work. As part of the University, you are a part of our community. We are looking for people 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/personalised flexibility for you.
This post is full‑time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part‑time or flexible working patterns.
How to apply
Please include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- Cover letter
As a valued member of our team, 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, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family‑friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.
Championing 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.
On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore 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 1 June 2026.
Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm UK time. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browser’s local time zone.
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CMVM / School of Neurological and Cardiovascular Sciences / Institute for Neuroscience and Cardiovascular Research / Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility.
Full Time – 35 Hours Per Week.
Open Ended Contract – Permanent.
The Opportunity
A unique employer in a vibrant city. The University isn’t just any employer. We are part of a local community and a contributor to global thinking, progress and research. 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.
Job type: Professional Services
We are looking for an expert in the specialist field of Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) in Clinical research to lead and embed high-quality PPI across the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine and NHS Lothian’s Clinical Research Facility (CRF). The postholder will provide specialist expertise to enhance research delivery and strengthen funding applications, manage the CRF PPI team, contribute to the wider PPIE network, and support Clinical Research national strategy through a one‑day‑per‑week role as NHS Research Scotland PPI Lead.
People have always been at the heart of our work. As part of the University, you are a part of our community. We are looking for people 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/personalised flexibility for you.
This post is full‑time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part‑time or flexible working patterns.
How to apply
Please include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- Cover letter
As a valued member of our team, 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, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family‑friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.
Championing 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.
On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore 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 1 June 2026.
Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm UK time. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browser’s local time zone.
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