Policy & Research Jobs


11 Jobs Found

Heriot Watt University

Research Development Officer

NewPosted 06 May 2026Heriot Watt University
£31,236 - £36,636 per annum

  • Exciting opportunity for a Research Development Officer to join the Research Development Team in providing an essential, high-quality, pre-award service for academic colleagues applying for externally funded research including.
  • You'll provide support to the School’s Research Institutes, to include maintaining research data and identifying and disseminating relevant funding news and opportunities to staff. 
  • We offer 33 days annual leave, plus 9 buildings closed days for all full time staff.

The University of Edinburgh

Postdoctoral Research Associate

NewPosted 06 May 2026The University of Edinburgh
£41,064 - £48,822 per annum pro rata

  • This is an Academic Research (Postdoctoral Research Associate) opportunity within the School of GeoSciences. 
  • We seek a postdoctoral research associate (PDRA) for a 24-month position to work on the UK NERC-funded grant “Quantifying Efficacy and risks of solar radiation management (SRM) approaches using natural analogues”.
  • We offer wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options.

The Scottish Government

Head of Operations

Posted 28 Apr 2026The Scottish Government
£62,111 - £77,439 per annum

  • Are you ready to lead with purpose and drive a high-performing operations team in a fast-moving environment?
  • The Head of Operations sits within the Operations Directorate and leads the areas responsible for delivering SAAS’s day-to-day services, including the contact centre, application processing centre and supporting operational functions.
  • We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits.

The University of Edinburgh

Clinical Senior Lecturer / Reader / Prof of Psychosis Research

Posted 22 Apr 2026The University of Edinburgh
£111,430 - £148,064 per annum pro rata

  • We are seeking a highly motivated individual to develop and lead an interdisciplinary programme of psychosis research, embedded within the new Institute of Neuroscience and Cardiovascular Medicine.
  • This is an outstanding opportunity for a clinical academic in psychiatry to contribute to our world-leading programmes of research and clinical innovation.
  • We offer a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. 

University of Glasgow

Research Assistant

Posted 10 Apr 2026University of Glasgow
£33,951 - £37,694 per annum

  • This post is full-time (35 hours per week) and has funding available for up to 12 months in first instance.
  • Major professional responsibilities of the post holder are to support translational studies in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
  • We offer excellent employment package with pension, benefits and discount packages, flexible approach to working, commitment to support your health and wellbeing and many more.

University of Glasgow

Technician

Posted 10 Apr 2026University of Glasgow
£28,031 - £31,236 per annum

  • This post is full time (35 hours per week) and open ended with funding available up until 10th May 2031.
  • This post will provide in vivo technical support to facilitate the delivery of research objectives for a project investigating the role of creatine and homoarginine in cardiovascular health and disease.
  • We offer excellent employment package with pension, benefits and discount packages, flexible approach to working, commitment to support your health and wellbeing and many more.

Junior Data Scientist

NewPosted 06 May 2026Experis

I'm hiring for a Data Scientist to join a growing technology company applying advanced data science and machine learning to complex, real-world problems in a highly regulated environment.The company has built a proprietary analytical platform that has been successfully validated through large-scale, real-world use click apply for full job details

Computershare is global leader in financial administration with over 12,000 employees across more than 22 different countries. Many of the world's leading organisations use us to streamline and maximise the value of relationships with their investors, employees, creditors and customers.Our global footprint means we have the scale to maintain robust...

Junior Data Analyst

NewPosted 05 May 2026CBSbutler Holdings Limited

Our IT services client is seeking a junior data analyst to provide support to their hardware processing team for their site in Erskine. This is an onsite entry level role for a 12 month contract. On the job training will be provided.Contract period: 12 monthsRate: £13 per hour PAYEApplicants should live in the local area as this is a fully onsite r...

University of Strathclyde

Research Associate

NewPosted 05 May 2026University of Strathclyde
£37,694 - £46,049 a year

  • Conduct comprehensive research on political parties in Africa, focusing on democratic trends and challenges through data collection and analysis.
  • Ideal candidates should possess research experience, strong analytical skills, and a robust understanding of African political contexts.
  • This is a full-time fixed-term position based in Glasgow, offering a competitive salary and opportunities for academic publication and professional development.

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