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CMVM / School of Neurological and Cardiovascular Sciences/Centre for Cardiovascular Science
Part Time, 0.5FTE (17.5 hours)
Fixed term, until 30 June 2028.
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The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We are a large University covering a wide range of activities. In Professional Services, we support the University’s research and teaching, offering many career and role specialisms.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Clinical Study Research Assistant with primary responsibility to support the Edinburgh Diabetes Remission Study (EDRS). The post holder will join the EDRS team within the Institute for Neuroscience & Cardiovascular Research (INCR) and the Clinical Research Facility (CRF) at Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
The appointee will contribute to the recruitment, metabolic assessment, and dietary management of participants involved in this study by liaising directly with the Chief Investigator and the CRF staff at the Royal Infirmary. They will have day-to-day responsibility for the coordination and delivery of this single centre, MRC-funded study. Full training will be provided.
This post is part time (17.5 hours per week), flexible working hours are required.
People have always been at the heart of our work. Our people are at the centre of the University community and everything we do. We value colleagues 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 flexibility that works for you.
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How to apply
Informal enquiries are welcome and should be addressed to Dr Ahmad Al-Mrabeh: Ahmad.Al-Mrabeh@ed.ac.uk
Please include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- Cover letter
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
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 a Stonewall Proud Employer, actively promoting LGBTQ+ equality.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and particularly encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, as we acknowledge that these groups are currently underrepresented in our team.
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 (opens new browser tab)
The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will 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 20 November 2026.
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Interviews will be held during the week commencing 30th of Nov.
School of Neurological and Cardiovascular Sciences
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