Research Assistant
University of Edinburgh
Grade UE06: £34,610- £39,906 per annum pro-rata as part-time
College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
School of Population Health Sciences / Usher Institute / Centre for Biomedicine, Self and Society
Part-time: 3.5 hours per week
Fixed-term: from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027
The Opportunity:
The Centre for Biomedicine, Self and Society at the Usher Institute within The University of Edinburgh is looking for a Research Assistant to work on Karissa Patton’s Wellcome Trust project, Reproductive Justice, Healthcare & History: Community Engaged Histories of Reproductive Health Care and Activism in Scotland and Alberta 1967-1990.
We’re seeking a research assistant to join the Reproductive Justice, Healthcare & History team. This role will support the surveying, collection, organisation, and analysis of research materials for the project.
Informal enquiries may be directed to Karissa Patton, Research Fellow, kpatton@ed.ac.uk
Your skills and attributes for success:
• Experience with archival research.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to work and manage time independently.
• Ability to collaborate with a team.
• Proactive attitude to problem-solving.
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How to Apply
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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
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Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 25th March 2026.
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Interview dates to be confirmed.