Jobs at University of Edinburgh Information Services Group

Plans and delivers professional events ranging from C-suite roundtables to large conference-style gatherings. The role coordinates event delivery, manages multiple stakeholders, builds cross-organizational relationships, and balances detailed planning with prioritization and deadline management. It is a hands-on leadership position within FinTech Scotland’s cluster organization, with an emphasis on successful event execution and collaboration across financial services, technology, professional services, academic, and public-sector partners.

Conduct research into volcanic debris avalanches and granular heating. Analyze geological samples and field datasets, perform grain-size and mechanical characterization, interpret photogrammetric and geological data, run high-pressure shear-cell experiments, develop discrete-element simulations, and contribute to depth-averaged debris-avalanche models. The role includes publishing research, presenting at conferences, co-supervising students, and collaborating internationally.

Conduct interdisciplinary neuroscience research using iPSC-derived microglia, neurons, and 3D organoids to investigate sex differences in brain development and early-life infection. The role involves applying stem cell culture, molecular biology, and microscopy techniques, organizing research activities, communicating findings, critically evaluating results, and working independently and collaboratively within the Sullivan/Chandran labs.

Conducts applied research on the fairness, privacy, and adversarial robustness of AI and machine learning tools used in recruitment. Responsibilities include implementing and documenting experiments, developing reproducible research software and evaluation pipelines, managing sensitive and synthetic datasets, and contributing to analyses and publications in security, privacy, and machine learning.

Manage and contribute to IT and business-change projects across the University of Edinburgh. Apply project management and business analysis skills to improve business efficiency, enhance student experience, maintain IT compliance, and enable digital transformation. Work within Project Services alongside project and programme delivery professionals, using a hybrid campus-based arrangement.

Lead innovation projects exploring quantum technology applications in financial services. Develop plans for a multi-year, multi-stakeholder innovation lab that connects scientific research with real-world fintech and financial services challenges. The role involves coordinating diverse organizations and skill sets, shaping strategic initiatives, and supporting the growth of Scotland’s fintech innovation ecosystem.

Coordinate participant follow-ups for the LACI-3 stroke trial by phone and post, conducting cognitive, stroke, and daily-living assessments. Support data collection, site setup, investigator meetings, trial record maintenance, progress reporting, and collaboration with investigators, trial managers, and research sites. Requires strong communication and data-entry skills, clinical trials experience, patient telephone interview experience, and current knowledge of research ethics, R&D principles, and Good Clinical Practice.

The PMO Analyst will provide project management office support across IT and business change initiatives. Responsibilities include change management, communications, benefits management, project systems and processes, governance, assurance, and broader project support. The role works within a university PMO team supporting digital transformation, compliance, business efficiency, and student experience projects. This is a hybrid, full-time, fixed-term position requiring campus attendance one to two days per week and occasional in-person meetings.

Supervise operational shifts across university sports facilities, coordinate colleagues, events, and bookings, monitor health and safety compliance, and support facility managers in delivering a positive experience for members, students, and visitors. The role requires weekend afternoon and evening availability and contributes to smooth day-to-day operations across multiple Edinburgh sites.

Develop and lead the IT, Library, and eLearning Services knowledge management strategy. Manage knowledge management processes, self-service tools, chatbot and knowledgebase content, and related toolsets. Create content standards and guidelines, monitor effectiveness, analyze trends, and use insights to improve services. Collaborate with subject matter experts on IT service management activities and recommend new tools to enhance user support and experience.

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.

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.

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.

Part-time receptionist providing friendly, efficient front-desk service at Easter Bush Campus. Answer phones and visitor enquiries, cover a colleague's alternate shift during annual leave, and work collaboratively with the Estates team. Requires proactivity, excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, flexibility, and ability to use own initiative. Monday–Friday, 13:00–18:00, 25 hours per week.

Manage university construction, infrastructure, maintenance and net-zero projects from feasibility to completion. Ensure projects meet quality, cost and time constraints, university objectives, and regulatory requirements. Lead stakeholders, manage procurement and design teams, and apply professional technical expertise across capital development projects.