Total 22 Education / Training job vacancies in Scotland, UK

Flexible Location: NES is a remote friendly employer supporting office, remote and hybrid working. We’re happy to talk about how you want to work.

Work Pattern: Fixed-term, Full Time, 37 hours per week.

Fixed-term or Secondment until March 31st 2026 **

For NHS applicants, an NHS secondment will be offered in the first instance. For non- NHS applicants, a fixed-term or secondment would be considered.

You must have eligibility and entitlement to work in the UK which is required to be

maintained throughout your period of employment



Who We Are

NHS Education for Scotland (NES) is the national health board with statutory responsibilities to effect sustainable change through workforce development, education and training across the health and social care system in Scotland, while working at UK level with partner organisations.

NES Technology Service has created a strategic programme for the transformation of digital based services to allow NES to become a leading digital organisation in Scottish Health, digital by default and fully aligned with the Scottish Government’s technology strategies.

Scottish Government’s Digital Health & Care Directorate have initiated a “Digital Front Door” programme (DFD) and have commissioned NHS Education for Scotland to lead and deliver it.

The Digital Front Door is a key commitment in the Digital Health and Care Strategy to deliver a platform for people to get direct access to their health and care information and wider health and care services. It will allow people to access, self-manage, and contribute to their own health and care information online.



Our Technology

We are in the business of providing safe, secure and innovative technology products and services that aim to improve outcomes across education, training, workforce, health and care in the public sector in Scotland.



The Opportunity

We are looking for a Senior User Researcher to join our talented and growing team to work on some of the most complex but rewarding challenges in health and social care.

Do you know how to involve people and staff in the design of tools, technologies and services that support them?

Do you enjoy uncovering user behaviours, needs and motivations to help teams design products and systems that reflect a deep understanding of their users’ needs and goals?

Do you have a track record in generating valuable evidence to improve existing digital products as well as design new ones?

Can you communicate the user perspective to stakeholders and development teams so they can apply it to their work?

Working within the User-Centred Design team within NES Technology Service you will have the opportunity to provide actionable insights that represent the voice of our users to directly inform the development and delivery of user-centred digital services for the general public and health and care professionals.

Does this sound like you?


What We Love to See

A Senior User Researcher needs to offer a broad range of skills and experience, if you can offer some or all of these, we’d love you to apply:

Proven experience as a user researcher

A clear understanding of user research techniques in a digital context for new and existing products

Ability to confidently lead and facilitate workshops, interviews, usability studies, surveys and contextual enquiries

Understanding of user recruitment and how to optimise the impact of remote research

Experienced in collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, communicating research in a clear, meaningful and actionable manner

Ability to collaboratively plan and conduct user research with a diverse range of stakeholders and users

Ability to work on own initiative, to organise and prioritise workload and to meet strict deadlines.



Benefits Which Matter

As a valued employee of NHS Scotland, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:

Life-work balance - with opportunities for flexible working and remote working

Generous NHS pension scheme

Annual incremental progression (up to the maximum of the salary band) plus annual NHS salary scale review

Annual Leave - 27 Days increasing in line with service plus 8 days public holiday

NHS discounts and more


Diversity and Inclusion

Developing a successful national service for Scotland is impossible without ensuring we consider the diverse needs, perspectives and backgrounds of everyone in Scotland in our work. 

We are focused on hiring the very best talent available for NES, and actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and aim to ensure everyone is treated fairly, with respect and has a positive recruitment experience – regardless of the outcome. 

It’s not essential to be in a user research role right now. You may be returning from a career break (e.g. maternity, paternity, caring for others) or returning to user research after working in another field. Your experiences elsewhere can bring a fresh perspective to our work.

If you are considering applying and feel it would be helpful to discuss this initially, please contact rohan.gunatillake@nhs.scot



Next Steps

**NHS candidates will be considered firstly on a secondment basis, and so are strongly encouraged to discuss this with their current NHS employer at the earliest opportunity, ideally prior to application.

Our recruitment process is currently 100% remote and if successful you would initially work remotely, working from our offices as operationally required.

All applicants who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e-mail.

Online interviews will take place between 6-10th January 2025.

If you have any queries regarding the NHS Scotland National Recruitment Portal or the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to contact our recruitment partners, the East Region Recruitment Service, at: EoS.ERRS@nhs.scot.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Role Summary:

Responsible for managing the dining area and assisting in the preparation and service of hot and cold food whilst ensuring high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout all the catering areas at the training ground.



Key Responsibilities:

The role includes, but is not limited to:

· Preparation of hot and cold food for breakfast and lunch services.

· Assisting with smooth running day to day of the kitchen and dining areas.

· Creating a positive and elite environment and experience for all players and staff.

· Ensuring the dining area is kept clean, tidy and well organised at all times.

· Ensuring food items are adequately topped up and well displayed.

· Serving food and beverages to players and staff when required.

· Communicating and Co-ordinating with other catering staff.



Essential Requirements:

· Previous experience working in catering

· Food safety and hygiene certification or NVQ Level

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Ability to work well within a team

· Friendly and approachable with a positive attitude

· Professional appearance



Desired Requirements:

· Knowledge and understanding of sports nutrition

· Good attention to detail



Salary: Competitive

Location: Millwall Football Club Training Ground, Calmont Road, Bromley BR1 4BY, UK

Hours of work: 40 hours per week (5 days per week)

Responsible to: Executive Performance Chef & Head Chef



To Apply: To comply with safer recruitment procedures for the Club we are unable to accept CV’s.

Please ensure that you complete our standard application form (which is available via a link on our website). If you do require assistance in any part of the application process, please contact us via recruit@millwallfc.co.uk

Application Form Link: www.millwallfc.co.uk/club/currentvacancies/new-page-16

All applications need to be sent to recruit@millwallfc.co.uk

Due to the quantity of applicants expected, only those short-listed will be notified.



Closing date for applications: Friday 13th December 2024



This document is a guide only and should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in the light of changing needs of the organisation. All employees may be required to undertake any other duties as may be reasonably requested.

Millwall Football Club are fully committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and anti-discrimination. We will work to address areas of under-representation and disadvantage in all aspects of our operations, activities and services. In practice, this means that we will respect the needs of each and every individual regardless of their differences; and to this end we will deliver our operations, activities and services in such a way so as to ensure that that no one is excluded.

‘Millwall FC is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk. The successful candidate may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check through The FA DBS process. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information given.’



Safeguarding Policy Statement

Because of the nature of the work undertaken by The Millwall Football and Athletic Company (1985) Limited (MFC), it is required by law to have in place robust safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure the protection of children, young people and adults at risk. To ensure that MFC meets that duty - and as part of a proactive, integrated and consistent approach to safeguarding - the organisation has developed a Safeguarding Handbook.


A full copy of MFC’s Safeguarding Handbook is available by speaking with (or contacting) the MFC person responsible for safeguarding.

Grade UE07: £40,247 - £47,874 per annum

CMVM/Edinburgh Medical School/Deanery of Biomedical Sciences/Centre Discovery Brain Sciences

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed-term: for 2 years



The Opportunity:

To contribute to the programme of world-leading research in the Simons Initiative for the Developing brain, bringing skills to complement those of the researchers to design and manufacture tools for use in research.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering flexible working patterns.

The salary for this post is £40,247 to £47,874 per annum.



Your skills and attributes for success:

Degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical/Electronics/Engineering, or a related field.
Familiarity with system integration and testing procedures.
Python programming skills with experience of embedded systems.
CAD/CAM skills for mechanical and electronic design.



Application Information

Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:

- CV

- Cover letter

Any reasonable duties to be undertaken to achieve the following: Delivery of Pulmonary Rehabilitation groups face to face and virtual, contacting patients, and assisting with the service administration for the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service across South and South East Staffordshire Work will be carried out in community settings e.g. village halls/equivalent or virtually. Undertake highly skilled support work with people who have, respiratory disorders including post covid syndrome if patients meet the service criteria The post holder will (in allocated time) act as a point of contact for all communication for the team. Principal Responsibilities Working to agreed competencies and protocols and guided by the registered practitioners, the post holder will implement a pulmonary rehabilitation plan i.e. carry out planned intervention as prescribed by registered practitioner or make minor adjustments to this following agreed protocols and guidelines liaising with the registered practitioner as necessary (as per service competencies) to patients and also their carer/relatives where relevant The post holder will be working under indirect supervision of the registered practitioners in the team. This will involve taking responsibility for an identified and delegated workload following screening and /or assessment by a registered practitioner. Leading and assisting with group exercise and advice sessions. Monitoring progress and feeding back to the registered practitioner. Be involved in the assessment of clinical outcome measures on both pre and post programme assessments and report on Minimal Clinical Improvement Difference (MCID) in post programme communication to GP Facilitate patients in completing their Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) both at pre-and post assessment Capture patient evaluations and feedback Audit and evaluate programme delivery and effectiveness To use motivational skills to encourage patients to self-manage their conditions. Provide advice and information to individuals on how to manage their own condition i.e. support patients with self care and self management of their condition. This may be carried out individually or in groups. This includes raising awareness of health and wellbeing. Deliver exercise sessions to improve health and wellbeing To utilise the Spirit clinical information system to retrieve patient information, register referrals and discharges, deal with tasks, type and send letters Prepare responses/letters/acknowledgments and requests for the Pulmonary Rehab clinical lead To ensure written documentation is accurate and disseminated to other professionals within the team To be a first point of contact for service users, answering the telephone and dealing with enquiries in a sensitive manner to document and convey messages to the team To arrange appointments for assessments consultations face to face and/or virtual. To process audit statistics for relevant personnel and assist with inputting audit data onto the ongoing national audit for pulmonary rehabilitation. To treat all patients as individuals, respecting their privacy and dignity at all times. Promote effective communication with, for and about individuals i.e. patients, other team members and other services/agencies in a manner appropriate to the setting and the individuals needs. This may involve adapting methods to overcome barriers to understanding. Communication may be verbal, written or electronic. Communicate with, and complete records for individuals i.e. maintain contemporaneous medical records (written & electronic) in line with Spirit policies. Relate to & interact with individuals and groups using encouragement, sensitivity, support and interventions as necessary. As classes are run the candidate must be comfortable with communicating to a range of individuals within a group environment both face to face and virtually. Maintain effective communication with your team and others you come into contact with. Comply with legal requirements for patient/client confidentiality. To have an awareness of current national standards and guidelines relevant to Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Respiratory Disease and improve practice and health outcomes where appropriate. Participate in CPD (continuing professional development) opportunities to keep up to date with evidence-based knowledge and competence in all aspects of your role Recognise and work within your own competence Partake in clinical supervision for your own development and maintain a record of your own personal development. Promote effective communication and relationships within the team. Prioritise, organise and manage your own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality. Support and participate in shared learning across the team. Undergo all mandatory training in line with role requirements. Understand how to gain valid, informed consent and to be able to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment. Participate in the assessment and management of clinical risk. Participate in investigation of incidents and events as required. It is the responsibility and duty of all staff to safeguard children and vulnerable adults and promote their welfare. This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. The post-holder will be expected to adopt a flexible attitude towards the duties outlined which may be subject to amendment at any time in consultation with the post-holder and in line with the needs of the organisation. Specific Skills/Competencies/Qualifications/Person Specification GCSE level English and Maths or equivalent NVQ L3 (or equivalent) in appropriate field or working towards Willing and able to participate in competency based training programme Previous experience working and communicating with the public in a social care/health care setting Experience of working in a team Experience of working in the community setting Experience of teaching and instructing individuals and groups Experience of dealing with adult clients Experience of working with cardio respiratory patients IT literate Has an understanding of rehabilitation and reablement Has an understanding of confidentiality and Data protection Has an interest in respiratory care Able to work on own following agreed protocols, seeking help appropriately particularly around unforeseen circumstances Demonstrates positive attitudes and behaviours Good communication skills Car driver Ability to work in locations across South and South East Staffordshire

Senior Laboratory Research Scientist

Short summary

Do you have a keen interest in biological mass spectrometry and applying state-of-the-art proteomic technologies?

We have an opportunity for a talented, experienced, and motivated Senior Laboratory Research Scientist in the Proteomics Scientific Technology Platform at the Francis Crick Institute. The post holder will help us provide a world class platform to contribute towards key research in collaboration with the wider Crick scientific community. This is a lab-based position, responsible for driving forward qualitative and quantitative proteomic and clinical proteomic projects, from experimental design through sample preparation to data analysis.

The Proteomics STP houses a broad range of mass spectrometers including a Thermo Scientific Orbitrap Eclipse Tribrid with FAIMS and ETD, Exploris 480, Q Exactive UHMR, Bruker timsTOF Ultra and Pro2, Waters Select Cyclic and SYNAPT G2Si HDMS. The role will involve setting up new experiments as collaborative projects arise using the available mass spectrometry technologies to both qualitatively and quantitatively measure proteins.

Key Responsibilities
These include but are not limited to:

• Planning of experiments, decision making about which pipeline to take, and independently executing experiments for projects.
• Performing both standard and bespoke proteomics experiments starting with sample preparation from a variety of biological sources using common biochemical methodologies for cell lysis, SDS-PAGE, in-gel, in-solution, TCA and acetone precipitation digest protocols, TMT labelling, high pH chromatographic fractionation and label free quantification.
• LC-MS/MS nanoUHPLC data acquisition, evaluation, and processing of raw data.
• Communication of results in collaboration.

Other typical activities may include:

• Collaborating with other lab members on/Assisting other lab members with/ research projects.
• Providing experimental or technical support to other lab members.
• Providing technical expertise/ input for the development, refinement and troubleshooting of novel methodologies.
• Participating in academic activities, including group meetings and journal clubs, seminars

Find out what benefits the Crick has to offer:

For more information on our great pay and benefits package please click here: https://www.crick.ac.uk/careers-and-study/life-at-the-crick/pay-and-benefits

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities, regardless of ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, pregnancy, age, disability, or civil partnership, marital or family status. We particularly welcome applications from people who are Minority Ethnic as they are currently underrepresented in the Crick at this level.

Diversity is essential to excellence in scientific endeavour. It increases breadth and perspective, leading to more innovation and creativity. We want the Crick to be a place where everyone feels valued and where diversity is celebrated and seen as part of the foundation for our Institute’s success.

The Crick is committed to creating equality of opportunity and promoting diversity and inclusivity. We all share in the responsibility to actively promote dignity, respect, inclusivity and equal treatment and it is our aim to ensure that these principles are reflected and implemented in all strategies, policies and practices.

Read more on our website: https://www.crick.ac.uk/careers-and-study/life-at-the-crick/equality-diversity-and-inclusion

Grade UE06: £33,882 to £39,105 per annum
Medical School / IRR / Clinical Sciences
Full time: 35 hours per week
Fixed Term: for 24 months

The Opportunity:

Founded in 2024, the Learning Model of Life is a cross-college initiative of The University of Edinburgh. We are a constituent of the University’s Generative AI Lab (GAIL) and are supported by EPCC, the UK’s leading centre of Supercomputing and Data Science.

We are now looking for an enthusiastic Software Developer to support this ground breaking program of research. We are a constituent of the University's Generative AI Lab (GAIL) and are supported by EPCC, the UK's leading centre of Supercomputing and Data Science. You'll be instrumental in building and optimising automated tools that handle diverse clinical and biological datasets, which are crucial for the design, development, and training of advanced AI models. Your work will directly contribute to the future of biological science and genetic research. You will work in a vibrant academic environment at the University of Edinburgh, surrounded by experts in biology, medicine, computing, and machine learning. You'll have freedom to innovate, support to grow, and the opportunity to contribute to research that will transform the future of healthcare and beyond.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

Your skills and attributes for success:

Relevant undergraduate degree, in a relevant discipline (e.g., artificial intelligence, computer science, software engineering).
Experience and skill in data analyses.
Understanding of the principles of security and confidentiality of personal data in a research context.
Ability to thrive in a rapidly changing environment with high ambiguity; self-starter mentality.
Familiarity with Python, Pandas, NumPy, SQL, & Git amongst other.

Grade UE08: £49,250 to £60,321 per annum
School of Health in Social Sciences / CAHSS
Full time: 35 hours per week
Fixed Term: until 31st August 2031

The Opportunity:

Senior Research Fellow (qualitative methods) to join the Discovering Liveability: Co-producing alternatives to suicide prevention project, contributing to the leadership of innovative suicide research that centres liveability and lived/living experience.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week). We are open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular (weekly) on-campus working. This is not a remote role. The position is fixed term between March 2025 and August 2031.

The salary for this post is Grade 8 (£49,250.00 to £60,321.00 per annum), but due to budgetary restrictions, appointments can be made up to step 3 within the grade, so between £49,250.00 and £52,183.00 per annum.

Your skills and attributes for success:

Extensive experience in qualitative methods, including in relation to suicide and/or related fields
Experience of writing high quality, peer-reviewed publications
Experience in research and team leadership and management
A PhD in relevant field
Experience of working collaboratively with ‘experts by experience’ (or similar)

Grade UE07: £40,247 to £47,874 per annum
School of Biological Sciences / Institute of Cell Biology
Full time: 35 hours per week
Fixed Term: for 1 year (1st March 2025 – 28th February 2026)

We are looking for a highly motivated postdoc candidate to lead an innovative research project that integrates kinetochore biology with neuroscience. This project builds on the pioneering discoveries made by the Cheerambathur Lab on the novel roles of kinetochore proteins in brain development and explores how the chromosome segregation machinery is reutilized in post-mitotic neurons to construct and repair neural circuits.

Our research shows that kinetochore proteins, traditionally known for segregating chromosomes during cell division, serve as critical cytoplasmic regulators of neuronal cytoskeleton — impacting dendrite patterning, axonal guidance and synaptogenesis, and neuronal regeneration (Cheerambathur et al., Ouzounidis et al., Domingos et al.). By leveraging the well-established neuronal model, C. elegans as a primary discovery tool and translating key findings to more complex vertebrate neural circuits, we aim to uncover the unknown functions of kinetochores in these major neuronal processes.

The Opportunity:

We specialize in integrating multi-disciplinary approaches, combining the latest in genetics, cell biology, and biochemistry to unravel the mechanistic underpinnings of neuronal processes. Importantly, this position offers a unique opportunity to develop an independent research program in a very novel area of biology, focusing on how the kinetochore and the cytoskeleton interact to influence major neurodevelopmental processes across various organisms.

We welcome applicants from diverse academic backgrounds. Candidates with technical and scientific experience in the areas of cell biology and neuroscience are especially encouraged to apply.

The start date is flexible, and funding is through a recently awarded 7-year Wellcome Trust grant. Requests for informal enquiries should be sent to Dr. Dhanya Cheerambathur (dhanya.cheerambathur@ed.ac.uk). Please include a clear and concise statement outlining your motivation for joining our lab and how you envision contributing to our research team.

Your skills and attributes for success:

Strong motivation to contribute to a novel area of cell biology and neurobiology.
Strong organizational, communication and critical thinking skills.
Command of standard techniques in molecular biology and cell culture (mammalian cells) and/model organisms.
Expertise & training in one or more of the following: cell biology, live-cell and quantitative fluorescence microscopy, quantitative image analysis, electron microscopy, biochemical methods, genome engineering, mass spectrometry and data handling.
A publication record is strongly desired.

Grade UE06: £33,882 to £39,105 per annum
School of Biological Sciences / Institute of Cell Biology
Full time: 35 hours per week
Fixed Term: for one year (1st March 2025 – 28th February 2026)

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated research assistant to join an innovative project investigating the novel roles of kinetochore proteins in brain development. This project builds on a pioneering discovery made by the Cheerambathur Lab, which revealed that kinetochore proteins, traditionally known for their role in chromosome segregation during cell division, also have a cell division-independent function during neurodevelopment.

The Opportunity:

As a member of our multidisciplinary research team, you will have the unique opportunity to work with a diverse range of model systems, including C. elegans and in vitro mammalian cell cultures, and employ cutting-edge techniques in genetics, fluorescence microscopy, quantitative image analysis and biochemistry. This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates who are eager to expand their expertise and to thrive in a stimulating and inclusive academic environment equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. You will have access to a wealth of resources, including training courses and conferences, to support your growth as a scientist and work on your own professional development.

Candidates with a degree in cell biology, biochemistry, genetics, or neuroscience and knowledge or experience in cell culture and/or biochemical techniques are strongly encouraged to apply.

The start date for this position is flexible and will be funded through a Wellcome Trust grant. Requests for informal enquiries should be sent to Dr. Dhanya Cheerambathur (dhanya.cheerambathur@ed.ac.uk).

Your skills and attributes for success:

Strong motivation to learn new skills and collaborate effectively within a team.
Excellent time management, communication, and organizational skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
Proficiency in standard molecular biology techniques.
Knowledge of biochemistry and/or experience with cell culture (mammalian cells) or model organisms is a plus.

Eesearch Contracts, IP and Governance Specialist
Grade 8 (£46,485 - £55,295 increasing to £46,735 - £55,755 from March 2025)
Full time, Permanent

Abertay is a modern university with a global outlook, rooted in its local and national communities. We have made our mark with high quality, well-directed teaching and research, and a stimulating and enriching experience for our students.
Research, Innovation and Enterprise Support Office (RIES)

You will join a small professional team and help drive the development of a newly formed RIES Office. The new RIES Office brings together staff, support and management functions from across the University, to provide an integrated, efficient, and coherent support and management service for the funding submission and award lifecycle. The RIES Office team will provide expert advice, guidance and operational support for the entire university RKE portfolio. The team will collaborate with the academic community, various university leadership groups and support services, to deliver against university and external key performance indicators to ensure the University’s compliance with major funders and government agencies.

The new RIES Office is co-located with the Graduate School team, who provide support and professional development opportunities to our vibrant postgraduate and researcher community. The teams are overseen by the Dean of Research and the Graduate School within a dedicated facility at the heart of the University. Together the RIES and Graduate School teams are central to the continued development of our excellent research culture and environment, supporting delivery of the University’s Research and Knowledge Exchange Strategy R-LINCS (https://www.abertay.ac.uk/research-overview/research-strategy-and-structure/), and achievement of its RKE ambitions.

The University now seeks to appoint a Research Contracts, IP and Governance Specialist.

Reporting to the Head of the Research Innovation and Enterprise Support (RIES) office, you will play a major role in the development and management of research contracts, intellectual property (IP) and governance within the University. You will be involved primarily in drafting, reviewing and negotiating research related contracts (such as agreements covering research funding and IP, multi-party collaborations, sub-contracting arrangements, external consultancies, receiving / disclosing confidential information, materials and data transfer). You will provide essential guidance, due diligence and risk management to ensure compliance with funder, UK and international regulations, including export control and Trusted Research.

This is a key role offering immediate availability, reporting to the Head of Research, Innovation and Enterprise Support. You will support, guide, prepare and manage research contracts and governance in collaboration with individual researchers and research teams from across the University, and liaise with the Research Executive, the Research and Academic Leadership Groups and colleagues within the Research Innovation and Enterprise Support office, as appropriate and in line with the University Research and Knowledge Exchange Strategy R-LINCS (https://www.abertay.ac.uk/research-overview/research-strategy-and-structure/).

If you believe you have the skills and experience for this exciting and challenging role, please submit your application through our online recruitment system, which can be found at https://www.abertay.ac.uk/discover/work-here/jobs/

Committed to Equal Opportunities
Abertay University is a Scottish Registered Charity,
No: SC016040

Grade UE07: £40,247 - £47,874 per annum

College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine / Institute of Regeneration and Repair / Centre for Inflammation Research

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed Term: 17 months but appointment over pay band UE07/33 may result in shortening of contract.



We are looking for an enthusiastic post-doctoral researcher to contribute to an exciting new collaborative project, funded by the Medical Research Council, that is focused on a promising G-protein coupled receptor target in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD).

This post is advertised as full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.



The Opportunity:

This exciting project, in collaboration with experts in Molecular Pharmacology at the University of Glasgow, aligns well with the PI’s broader programme of translational liver research, with a focus on the development of new therapies for MASLD and other chronic liver diseases (https://www.ed.ac.uk/inflammation-research/people/principal-investigators/prof-jonathan-fallowfield). The post-holder will support these research interests, being an outstanding team player, ready to work within a multidisciplinary research group driven by a collegiate, collaborative ethos.



Your skills and attributes for success:

A 1st class or 2:1 degree in a biological sciences subject.
A PhD in a biological sciences area, either completed or awaiting examination.
Expertise in in vivo animal (mouse) work – use of transgenic mice, metabolic cages, animal handling, schedule 1 procedures (appropriate Home Office licences in place).
Independently proficient in basic laboratory techniques (e.g., immuno-histochemistry, qPCR).
First author or co-author publication(s) in good scientific journal(s).

Clinical grade AMN2: £43,504 - £64,461 per annum, pro-rata if part-time

CMVM/Edinburgh Medical School/Institute of Regeneration and Repair/Centre for Reproductive Health

Full-time: 40 hours per week

Fixed-term: for 12 months





The Opportunity:

This Albert McKern fellowship is aimed at enabling outstanding predoctoral obstetrics and gynaecology specialty trainees to obtain an externally funded clinical training PhD fellowship in a subject area related to the to study pain and distress during pregnancy, encompassing but not limited to the impacts of adverse pregnancy on the mother, fetus and subsequent generations, and how pregnancy is impacted by adverse maternal health. This post is full-time (40 hours per week). We are open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working. Start date flexible and the post will last 12 months from the start date.



Your skills and attributes for success:

Outstanding predoctoral clinical fellow looking to obtain an externally funded clinical training PhD fellowship.
Excellent team player and collaborator to contribute as a key member of a team of researchers, under supervision from the Principal Investigator.
Exceptional communications skills and attention to detail to maintain accurate and up-to-date records to document research progress and take a lead role in writing up data for publication.
Drive and motivation to undertake training in in clinical and laboratory methods and maintain clinical skills by participation in clinical on-call, out-patient clinic. investigation lists and continuing professional development.

Grade UE08: £49,250 - £60,321 per annum

School of Engineering, College of Science & Engineering

Institute/Discipline: Integrated Micro and Nano Systems

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed-term: for up to 5 years



The Centre for Electronic Frontiers (CEF) at the University of Edinburgh is accepting applications for an experienced Research Fellow in AI for Electronics Testing & Verification automation. The position will be based at the King’s Buildings Campus.

The Opportunity:

This position is affiliated with the UKRI APRIL AI Hub that aspires to develop AI tools to accelerate innovation across semiconductor technologies, novel microchip designs and system architectures – leading to faster, cheaper, greener and overall, more power-efficient electronics. As one of nine UKRI funded AI Hubs, this is a highly visible programme both nationally and internationally.

The post-holder will work closely with a team of talented researchers and the APRIL operations team to lead the development of novel AI capabilities, tools and methodologies that can enhance the productivity of engineers in designing, developing and testing advanced electronic devices and systems. More specifically, the post-holder should have experience in developing and introducing AI tools in electronics testing and verification for predicting what to test and when. The research spans from improving scenario coverage in certification tests across devices/systems to automatically deciphering underlying physical mechanism is emerging beyond-CMOS devices.

The post-holder will have the ability to engage with world-leading experts across AI and electronics both at Edinburgh and in other UK higher education (HE) institutions but also industrial partners to ensure relevance of their Research in addressing state-of-art challenges in electronics.

The successful candidate will have experience of project development and project leadership in a research context, together with excellent communication, presentation, and organisational skills. They will enjoy working in a dynamic environment and be able to work on their own initiative as well as being an active team member. The role will report to the APRIL Hub Director (Principal Investigator), with on-going engagement with other researchers in the Hub as well as academic leads.

Your skills and attributes for success:

A 1st class undergraduate degree and a PhD in Electronics or AI, or a clearly related area, with a proven contact with Electronics Testing and Verification, or a closely related area or equivalent industry experience.
Experience in AI tools for Electronics Testing & Verification automation and with with Electronics Testing and instrumentation.
A track record of research in AI, with a specific focus on Electronics Testing and Verification or a closely related area.
Experience in delivering research project results in an Electronics Testing and Verification and/or AI context; i.e. a record of peer-reviewed journal and conference papers in a relevant area.
Ability to be adaptive and accepting of new ideas and a willingness to approach new challenges and adjusts plans to meet new priorities.

Flexible Location: NES is a remote friendly employer supporting office, remote and hybrid working. We’re happy to talk about how you want to work.
Work Pattern: Fixed-term, Full Time, 37 hours per week

Fixed-term or Secondment until March 31st 2025
** for NHS applicants, an NHS secondment will be offered in the first instance. For non-NHS applicants, a fixed-term or secondment would be considered.
You must have eligibility and entitlement to work in the UK which is required to be maintained throughout your period of employment.

Who We Are
NHS Education for Scotland (NES) is the national health board with statutory responsibilities to effect sustainable change through workforce development, education and training across the health and social care system in Scotland, while working at UK level with partner organisations.
NES Technology Service has created a strategic programme for the transformation of digital based services to allow NES to become a leading digital organisation in Scottish Health, digital by default and fully aligned with the Scottish Government’s technology strategies.
Our Technology
We are in the business of providing safe, secure and innovative technology products and services that aim to improve outcomes across education, training, workforce, health and care in the public sector in Scotland.

The Opportunity
While to date the majority of the products that NES Technology Service develop are for use by the health and social care workforce, we are now tasked with working on new national scale digital services for the general public. This is an exciting new portfolio of work and we are looking for an experienced design leader to lead our cross-disciplinary public-facing design work.
Do you want to play a lead role in ensuring new public-facing digital services are both valuable and usable by people across Scotland?
Do you enjoy defining and directing design work across the disciplines of user research, service design, UX, UI and content design?
Do you enjoy establishing and overseeing efficient and impactful design operations and other valuable reusable assets?
Do you work well with technology and product professionals, ensuring design talent can seamlessly provide their expertise throughout the product life cycle?
Do you enjoy understanding and articulating user behaviours, needs and motivations to help teams design systems that reflect a deep understanding of t
Working within the User Centred Design team you will have the opportunity to set the direction for some genuinely scalable public-facing services and also help develop and position a growing team of design professionals across specialisms.

Does this sound like you?

What We Love to See
A Design Lead for Public-Facing Services needs to offer a broad range of skills and experience, if you can offer some or all of these, we’d love you to apply:
• Proven experience as a senior design leader and manager
• Ability to collaboratively plan and oversee work in a range of design disiplines
• An extensive understanding of design techniques in a digital context for new and existing products
• Track record in establishing processes for valuable and reusable design assets from active design work
• Experienced in collaborating with multi-disciplinary digital teams including product managers and technical leads
• Demonstrate honesty, integrity, care and compassion when dealing with others, utilising tact and persuasion skills when necessary
• Ability to work on own initiative, to organise and prioritise workload and to meet strict deadlines.

Benefits Which Matter
As a valued employee of NHS Scotland, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:
• Life-work balance - with opportunities for flexible working and remote working
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Annual incremental progression (up to the maximum of the salary band) plus annual NHS salary scale review
• Annual Leave - 27 Days increasing in line with service plus 8 days public holiday
• NHS discounts and more

Diversity and Inclusion
Developing a successful national service for Scotland is impossible without ensuring we consider the diverse needs, perspectives and backgrounds of everyone in Scotland in our work.
We are focused on hiring the very best talent available for NES, and actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and aim to ensure everyone is treated fairly, with respect and has a positive recruitment experience – regardless of the outcome.
It’s not essential to be in a design leadership role right now. You may be returning from a career break (e.g. maternity, paternity, caring for others) or returning to user research after working in another field. Your experiences elsewhere can bring a fresh perspective to our work.
If you are considering applying and feel it would be helpful to discuss this initially, please contact rohan.gunatillake@nhs.scot

Next Steps
**NHS candidates will be considered firstly on a secondment basis, and so are strongly encouraged to discuss this with their current NHS employer at the earliest opportunity, ideally prior to application.
Our recruitment process is currently 100% remote and if successful you would initially work remotely, working from our offices as operationally required.
All applicants who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e-mail.
Online interviews (including a presentation) will take place between 17th – 20th December 2024. The presentation topic will be sent to candidates selected for interview.
For further information please refer to the Job Information Pack below.
Unless otherwise stated the deadline for applications is 23:59 hours on the closing date. Please note, CVs will not be accepted.

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Grade UE07: £40,247.00 - £47,874.00 per annum

School of Engineering/ College of Science & Engineering

Institute/Discipline: Integrated Micro and Nano Systems

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed-term: for up to 5 years



The Opportunity:

This position is affiliated with the UKRI APRIL AI Hub that aspires to develop AI tools to accelerate innovation across semiconductor technologies, novel microchip designs and system architectures – leading to faster, cheaper, greener and overall, more power-efficient electronics. As one of nine UKRI funded AI Hubs, this is a highly visible programme both nationally and internationally.

The post-holder will work closely with a team of talented researchers and the APRIL operations team to support the development of novel AI capabilities, tools and methodologies that can enhance the productivity of engineers in designing, developing and testing advanced electronic devices and systems. More specifically, the post-holder will be able to develop and introduce AI tools in electronics testing and verification for predicting what to test and when. The research spans from improving scenario coverage in certification tests across devices/systems to automatically deciphering underlying physical mechanism is emerging beyond-CMOS devices.

The post-holder will have the ability to engage with world-leading experts across AI and electronics both at Edinburgh and in other UK higher education (HE) institutions but also industrial partners to ensure relevance of their Research in addressing state-of-art challenges in electronics.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication, organisation, and technical skills. They will enjoy working in a dynamic environment and be able to work on their own initiative as well as being an active team member. The role will report to the APRIL Hub Director (Principal Investigator), with on-going engagement with other researchers in the Hub as well as academic leads.

This role is UE07 and is available on a fixed term basis for up to 60 months.

A full list of main responsibilities and the knowledge, skills and experience required for the role can be found in the full job description below.



Your skills and attributes for success:

A 1st class undergraduate degree and a PhD in Electronics or AI, or a clearly related area, with a proven contact with Electronics Testing and Verification, or a closely related area or equivalent industry experience.
Experience in AI tools for Electronics Testing & Verification automation and with with Electronics Testing and instrumentation.
A track record of research in AI, with a specific focus on Electronics Testing and Verification or a closely related area.
Experience in delivering research project results in an Electronics Testing and Verification and/or AI context; i.e. a record of peer-reviewed journal and conference papers in a relevant area.
Ability to be adaptive and accepting of new ideas and a willingness to approach new challenges and adjusts plans to meet new priorities.