Data-led Methods Training Fellow
The University of Edinburgh
Data-led Methods Training Fellow
The University of Edinburgh
Global university delivering teaching, research, innovation
UE07 £41,885 - £49,798 per annum, pro rata
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences/Edinburgh Futures Institute
Guaranteed Hours: 30 hours minimum over contract, working pattern to be agreed
Fixed term, from 1 January 2027 for 6 months
6 Posts Available
The Opportunity:
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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.
As an EFI Training Fellow, you will be responsible for developing and delivering training courses and workshops in data-led and computational research methods. As part of the Data-led Methods and Research Technology team, you will support researchers as they develop new skills, learn new methods and apply their learning to research projects, helping to build the University’s digital research community.
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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A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:
Professional development and subject matter expertise
Opportunities to develop new skills and broaden your experience
Flexible
Contributing to the work and purpose of the University.
This post is part-time (hours to be agreed) and flexible.
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How to apply
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 disabled candidates, as we acknowledge they are currently underrepresented in our area/team/at this level.
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 17 November 2026.
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Interviews will be held w/c November 30 November.
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