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13314 - Research Fellow (Rain within the Rainbow)
| Posting date: | 03 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £41,064 to £48,822 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Please note that due to budgetary restrictions, the appointment will be made on the first step (£41,064.00) within the grade. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 November 2025 |
| Location: | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | University of Edinburgh |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 13314 |
Summary
Grade UE07: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum, pro-rata if part time
CAHSS / School of Health in Social Science / Department of Counselling, Psychotherapy and Applied Social Sciences
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Fixed term: 36 months
Post-doctoral Research Fellow (Rain Within the Rainbow) working on the Rain Within the Rainbow: Understanding LGBTQ+ suicide and suicide prevention in the UK through the life course project using qualitative research methods.
The Opportunity:
This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering 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. The ideal start date for the successful candidate is 1st February 2026.
The salary for this post is grade 7 (£41,064.00-£48,822.00). Please note that due to budgetary restrictions, the appointment will be made on the first step (£41,064.00) within the grade.
Your skills and attributes for success:
Expertise in qualitative interviewing and qualitative analysis
Ability to communicate complex information clearly, in writing and verbally, for academic, public, practitioner, and policy audiences
Understanding of LGBTQ+ mental health, suicide studies, and/or bereavement studies
Expertise in conducting emotionally sensitive research, including adhering to ethical and data management processes designed to safeguard participants and maintain confidentiality
Excellent interpersonal skills and willingness to contribute to positive research culture in the wider Suicide Research Group
CAHSS / School of Health in Social Science / Department of Counselling, Psychotherapy and Applied Social Sciences
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Fixed term: 36 months
Post-doctoral Research Fellow (Rain Within the Rainbow) working on the Rain Within the Rainbow: Understanding LGBTQ+ suicide and suicide prevention in the UK through the life course project using qualitative research methods.
The Opportunity:
This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering 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. The ideal start date for the successful candidate is 1st February 2026.
The salary for this post is grade 7 (£41,064.00-£48,822.00). Please note that due to budgetary restrictions, the appointment will be made on the first step (£41,064.00) within the grade.
Your skills and attributes for success:
Expertise in qualitative interviewing and qualitative analysis
Ability to communicate complex information clearly, in writing and verbally, for academic, public, practitioner, and policy audiences
Understanding of LGBTQ+ mental health, suicide studies, and/or bereavement studies
Expertise in conducting emotionally sensitive research, including adhering to ethical and data management processes designed to safeguard participants and maintain confidentiality
Excellent interpersonal skills and willingness to contribute to positive research culture in the wider Suicide Research Group