Does University of Edinburgh sponsor Skilled Worker visas?
Yes — University of Edinburgh holds a UK sponsor licence.
It appears on the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors (checked against the register download of 2026-07-26). A licence means the employer can sponsor eligible hires — it is not a guarantee that any particular vacancy comes with sponsorship, so always confirm with the employer for the specific role.
University of Edinburgh is currently hiring on FindSponsorJobs across Scientific & QA (38), Hospitality & Catering (3).
Live University of Edinburgh roles
Clinical Study Research Assistant
University of Edinburgh
UK
Description UE06: £35,302 - £40,704 pro rata CMVM / School of Neurological and Cardiovascular Sciences/Centre for Cardiovascular Science Part Time, 0.5FTE (17.5 hours) Fixed term, until 30 June 2028. The Opportunity: Help us redefine what’s possible. Be part of something bigger. Roles for every stage of your career We offer careers and roles in just about every area you can think of. Whether you’re looking to take the next step in your current specialism, explore a new challenge, or broaden you…
Senior Researcher
University of Edinburgh
UK
Description Grade UE08: £51,258 - £62,994 per annum, pro-rata if part-time College of Science & Engineering / School of Informatics Full-time: 35 hours per week Fixed-term: six-month contract The Opportunity: Help us redefine what’s possible. Be part of something bigger. The School of Informatics is seeking a Senior Researcher to develop AI for Science methods specialised to quantum computing. You will join the Quantum Software Lab and work with Professor Elham Kashefi, colleagues across the Un…
Research Midwife
University of Edinburgh
UK
Description UE06N: £35,302 - £40,704 per annum (plus 7% market pay supplement) CMVM / School of Neurological and Cardiovascular Sciences / Institute for Neuroscience and Cardiovascular Research Full-time: 35 hours. (part-time hours may be considered) Fixed-term: January 2027 - December 2027 The Opportunity: Together we can do great things. Be part of something bigger. A unique employer in a vibrant city The University isn’t just any employer. We are part of a local community and a contributor t…
Data-led Methods Training Fellow
University of Edinburgh
UK
Description 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: Together we can do great things. Be part of something bigger. We offer careers and roles in just about every area you can think of. Whether you’re looking to take the next step in your current specialism, expl…
Research Associate
University of Edinburgh
UK
Description Grade UE07: £41,885 to £49,798 per annum School of Informatics / College of Science and Engineering Full-Time 35 hours per week 24 months fixed term contract The Opportunity: We are seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to advance research in Embodied AI and Spatial AI at School of Informatics, The University of Edinburgh. The position is part of a new research programme led by Dr Liang Zhao, developing AI systems that can perceive, understand, reason about, and act wi…
Research Assistant
University of Edinburgh
UK
Description Grade UE06 £35,302 - £40,704 (pro-rata) Business School / Strategy Group Part time, 330 guaranteed hours Fixed term, 12 months. The Opportunity: Research Assistant (RA) Role The research assistant’s role is to support the Principal Investigators (PIs) in conducting a comparative qualitative analysis of relevant case studies. The research assistant will be responsible for the systematic retrieval, digitisation, and iterative structural organisation of primary and secondary data, buil…
Postdoctoral Researcher (In-Vitro Diagnostics)
University of Edinburgh
UK
Description Grade UE07: £41,885 - £49,798 per annum School/Department: School of Regeneration and Repair, Centre for Inflammation Research Full Time: 35 hours / week Fixed term: Until end of March 2027 The Opportunity: Where discovery never stops. Be part of something bigger. Roles for every stage of your career We offer careers and roles in just about every area you can think of. Whether you are looking for entry-level, mid-career or roles at the top of your chosen specialism, we can offer you…
Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Edinburgh
UK
Job Description Grade UE07: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum College of Science and Engineering/ School of Physics and Astronomy Full Time: 35 hours per week Fixed Term: 3 years October 1, 2027 - September 30, 2030 The Opportunity: Together we can do great things. Be part of something bigger. The University isn't just any employer. We are part of a local community and a contributor to global thinking, progress and research. In Edinburgh, you are in one of the world's most attractive cities with act…
Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Edinburgh
UK
Job Description Grade UE07: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum College of Science and Engineering/ School of Physics and Astronomy Full Time: 35 hour per week Fixed Term: 2 years October 1, 2027 - September 30, 2029 The Opportunity: We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Higgs Centre for Theoretical Physics to work on numerical calculations and formal developments in the context of lattice field theory applied to theoretical particle physics. This position will contribute to the …
Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Edinburgh
UK
Job Description Grade UE07: £41,064- £48,822 per annum CMVM/ Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies Full Time: 35 hours per week Fixed term: 36 months The Opportunity: Take your next step. Be part of something bigger We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to understand horses' experiences when being transported via road, and leading to the development of a welfare assessment tool for transportation. This position is funded by World Horse Welfare, and the successful candidate wi…
Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Edinburgh
UK
Job Description Grade UE07: £41,064 - £48,822 per annum CSE /School of Mathematics Full-time: 35 hours per week Fixed-term: 24 months fixed term contract with the option to extend for a further 12 months The Opportunity: We are looking for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join Dr Ofer Busani's research group in the School of Mathematics at the University of Edinburgh. The position is funded by Dr Busani's ERC Starting Grant UnivKPZ and offers the opportunity to contribute…
Research Technician
University of Edinburgh
UK
Job Description Grade UE05 (Salary Range: £30,180-£34,630) School of Biological Sciences, Institute for Stem Cell Research Full time, 35 hours per week Fixed-Term Contract up to 12 months The Opportunity: We are looking for a highly motivated research technician to work on epigenetic transposon silencing in the germline. Specifically, we seek to build upon our recent advancements in understanding the mechanism of piRNA-directed transposon methylation (1-4). A major goal of the laboratory is to …
Research Assistant
University of Edinburgh
UK
Description Grade UE06: £35,302 - £40,704 per annum Usher Institute, School of Population Health Sciences / Centre for Medical Informatics Full time: 35 hours per week Fixed term: contract available from November 2026 for 24 months (with possibility of extension) The Opportunity: Together we can do great things. Be part of something bigger With roles from hospitality to research, there’s a career for everyone at the University of Edinburgh. We can offer opportunities for you to develop in your …
Student Ambassador - Digital Marketing Content Creators
University of Edinburgh
UK
Job Description Grade U03 Salary: £24,729-£26,320. The role will be offered on a pro-rata basis, at spinal point 10 (£24,729) College of Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry, Marketing, Recruitment and Communication Team Fixed term contract, 3 hours per week in term time academic year 2026/27 Project begins 9th November 2026 for semester 1 then extends to 31st May 2027 The Opportunity: Chemistry Digital Content Creators - Shape what happens next. Be part of something bigger The School o…
Post-Doctoral Research Associate
University of Edinburgh
UK
Job Description Grade UE07: £41,064 - £48,822 per annum pro-rata if part-time Institute of Genetics and Cancer Full-time: 35 hours per week Fixed term: for 24 months in the first instance The Opportunity: Cancer Grand Challenges - from DNA damage to the mechanisms of mutagenesis We are looking to employ a post-doctoral researcher to join the group of Professor Martin Taylor at the Institute of Genetics and Cancer (IGC), working to understand the mechanisms that drive mutagenesis. In this post y…
Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Edinburgh
UK
Job Description Grade UE07: £41,064 - £48,822 per annum School/Department: School of Regeneration and Repair, Centre for Inflammation Research Full Time: 35 hours per week Fixed term: 6 months The Opportunity: Where discovery never stops. Be part of something bigger. Here, you can continue to make a difference in everything around you. Take on new challenges, grow your career, be recognised for your contributions, and benefit from our commitment to your wellbeing. Be part of something bigger - …
Clinical Laboratory Technician
University of Edinburgh
UK
Description Grade UE05: £30,180 – £34,630 per annum Clinical Laboratory / Easter Bush Pathology / Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies Full Time: 35 Hours/week Open Ended Contract The Opportunity: The Clinical Pathology Laboratory at Easter Bush provides high‑quality diagnostic services that support clinical care, teaching, and research across the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies. We are a busy, friendly, and collaborative team working at the heart of the school’s diagnostic activ…
Out of Hours Response Officer
University of Edinburgh
UK
Description Grade UE03: £24,729 to £26,320 per annum plus a 30% Premium Band for flexible working CSG / Accommodation, Catering and Events - Property Part Time: 23.5 hours per week, 4 on, 4 off Night Shift (7pm - 2am and can be adjusted to suite business needs) Open Ended (permanent) Vacancies: 1 Together we can do great things. Be part of something bigger. Here, you can continue to make a difference in everything around you. Take on new challenges, grow your career, be recognised for your cont…
Research Associate in Global hazard hotspot identification
University of Edinburgh
UK
Description Grade UE07: £41,885-£49,798 per annum School of Engineering, College of Science & Engineering Institute for Infrastructure and Environment Full Time: 35 hours per week Fixed Term: contract up to 12 months The Opportunity: Together we can do great things. Be part of something bigger. This role sits at the critical intersection of climate adaptation, wildfire dynamics, and water security. The primary objective is to investigate how shifting climate patterns alter flood and drought haz…
Research Technician
University of Edinburgh
UK
Description Grade UE05 (Salary Range: £30,180-£34,630) School of Biological Sciences, Institute for Stem Cell Research Full time, 35 hours per week Fixed-Term Contract up to 12 months The Opportunity: We are looking for a highly motivated research technician to work on epigenetic transposon silencing in the germline. Specifically, we seek to build upon our recent advancements in understanding the mechanism of piRNA-directed transposon methylation (1-4). A major goal of the laboratory is to expl…
Qualitative Analysis of Social Media Posts Intern (Employ.ed for PhDs)
University of Edinburgh
UK
Description Grade UE05: (£30,180 – £34,630) per annum pro-rata. College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences / School of Health in Social Science Part-time: 9 hours per week Fixed-term: from 1st January until 31st May 2027 We are looking for a 0.26 FTE (9 hours per week) ‘Qualitative Analysis of Social Media Posts’ Intern (Employ.ed for PhDs) to conduct qualitative analysis of social media posts for a part-time period from the 1st of January 2027 until 31st of May 2027 within the Clinical an…
Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Edinburgh
UK
Description Grade: UE07 and salary scale: £41,885-£49,798 School of Chemistry / College of Science and Engineering Full Time (35 hours per week), however we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. Fixed term (18 months) The Opportunity: Postdoctoral Research Associate (King-Smith Group) Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position to work under the supervision of Dr Emma King-Smith on a project funded by the EPSRC. The successful candidate will…
Student Ambassador – Digital Marketing Content Creators
University of Edinburgh
UK
Description Grade U03 Salary: £24,729-£26,320. The role will be offered on a pro-rata basis, at spinal point 10 (£24,729) College of Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry, Marketing, Recruitment and Communication Team Fixed term contract, 3 hours per week in term time academic year 2026/27 Project begins 9th November 2026 for semester 1 then extends to 31 st May 2027 The Opportunity: Chemistry Digital Content Creators - Shape what happens next. Be part of something bigger The School of C…
Registered Veterinary Nurse - Equine
University of Edinburgh
UK
Description Grade UE06: £35,302 - £40,704 per annum Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, MVM 28 hours per week (4 days per week, 0.8FTE) Open ended Unlocking your career. Be part of something bigger. The University isn’t just any employer. We are part of a local community and a contributor to global thinking, progress and research. In Edinburgh, you are in one of the world’s most attractive cities with active arts and social sectors, while working in a University that has made significant…
Research Assistant
University of Edinburgh
UK
Description Grade UE06: £34,610- £39,906 per annum CSE, School of Biological Sciences Full Time: 35 hours per week Fixed Term: 12 months The Opportunity: Where discovery never stops. Be part of something bigger. Here, you can continue to make a difference in everything around you. Take on new challenges, grow your career, be recognised for your contributions, and benefit from our commitment to your wellbeing. Be part of something bigger — where your work has real impact and your development mat…
Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Edinburgh
UK
Description Grade and salary scale: UE07 £41,885 to £49,798 School of Population Health Sciences / Usher Institute / Centre for Population Health Sciences Full Time - 35 hours per week Fixed term contract available from November 2026 until 31st October 2028 Location – Usher Building, Bioquarter, Edinburgh The Opportunity: From local roots to global impact. Be part of something bigger Here, you can continue to make a difference in everything around you. Take on new challenges, grow your career, …
Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Edinburgh
UK
Description Grade UE07: £41,064 - £48,822 per annum School of Regeneration and Repair / Centre for Inflammation Research Full Time: 35 hours per week Fixed term: 24-month contract The Opportunity: Where discovery never stops. Be part of something bigger Make a meaningful impact Here, you can continue to make a difference in everything around you. Take on new challenges, grow your career, be recognised for your contributions, and benefit from our commitment to your wellbeing. Be part of somethin…
Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Edinburgh
UK
Description Grade UE07: £41,064 - £48,822 per annum School of Neurological and Cardiovascular Sciences/Centre for Cardiovascular Science Full Time: 35 hours per week Fixed term: 18 months The Opportunity: Where discovery never stops. Be part of something bigger. We offer careers and roles in just about every area you can think of. Whether you’re looking to take the next step in your current specialism, explore a new challenge, or broaden your experience, we offer opportunities where you can flo…
Kitchen Porter
University of Edinburgh
UK
Description Grade UE02 - £24,547 per annum (pro-rata), £13,45 per hour, plus 18.1% Uplift CSG /Accommodation, Catering and Events Part-time: Guaranteed Hours - 20 hours per year Open-ended (permanent) Location: Pollock Halls, 18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5AY The Opportunity: Together we can do great things. Be part of something bigger. The University isn’t just any employer. We are part of a local community and a contributor to global thinking, progress and research. In Edinburgh, you…
Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Edinburgh
UK
Description Grade UE07: £41,064 - £48,822 per annum School/Department: School of Regeneration and Repair, Centre for Inflammation Research Full Time: 35 hours per week Fixed term: 6 months The Opportunity: Where discovery never stops. Be part of something bigger. Here, you can continue to make a difference in everything around you. Take on new challenges, grow your career, be recognised for your contributions, and benefit from our commitment to your wellbeing. Be part of something bigger — wher…
Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Edinburgh
UK
Description Grade UE07: £41,064-48,822 per annum School of Biological Sciences, Institute of Ecology and Evolution Full-time: 35 hours per week Fixed term: Until 31 October 2030 The Opportunity: We are looking for a postdoctoral research assistant as part of the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship: ‘ FORESIGHT: predicting population responses to climate change’ . This postdoctoral position will focus primarily on establishing ‘how changes in climate cause population change in birds and mammals ’. A …
Research Associate
University of Edinburgh
UK
Description Grade UE07: £41,064.00 - £48,822.00 Per Annum College of Science and Engineering/ School of Informatics Full Time: 35 hours per week. Fixed term contract: 12 months, Until 31/12/2027. The Opportunity: Together we can do great things. Be part of something bigger.With roles from hospitality to research, there’s a career for everyone at the University of Edinburgh. We can offer opportunities for you to develop in your career and make a real difference in the communities around us while…
Postdoctoral Research Associate in disease transmission genetics and modelling
University of Edinburgh
UK
Description UE07: £41,064.00 - £48,822.00 Per Annum. CMVM / The Roslin Institute / Quantitative Biology. Full Time - 35 Hours Per Week, or part-time 80%. Fixed term: 24 months full time, or potentially longer if part-time until contract end of 31.5.2029 The Opportunity: We would like to recruit a driven and enthusiastic colleague to join the group as Postdoctoral Research Fellow, funded by a prestigious research grant on the genetic and immune determinants and evolutionary constraints underlyin…
Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Edinburgh
UK
Description Grade UE07: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum College of Science and Engineering/ School of Physics and Astronomy Full Time: 35 hours per week Fixed Term: 2 years, October 1, 2027 – September 30, 2029 The Opportunity: We are looking for a Po stdoctoral Research Associate in the Higgs Centre for Theoretical Physics to work on numerical calculations and formal developments in the context of lattice field theory applied to theoretical particle physics. This position will contribute to the S…
Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Edinburgh
UK
Description Grade UE07: £41,064 - £48,822 per annum School/Department: School of Regeneration and Repair / Centre for Inflammation Research Full Time: 35 hours per week Fixed term: 12-month contract The Opportunity: Where discovery never stops. Be part of something bigger. Make a meaningful impact Here, you can continue to make a difference in everything around you. Take on new challenges, grow your career, be recognised for your contributions, and benefit from our commitment to your wellbeing.…
Post-Doctoral Research Associate
University of Edinburgh
UK
Description Grade UE07: £41,064 - £48,822 per annum pro-rata if part-time Institute of Genetics and Cancer Full-time: 35 hours per week Fixed term: for 24 months in the first instance The Opportunity: Cancer Grand Challenges – from DNA damage to the mechanisms of mutagenesis We are looking to employ a post-doctoral researcher to join the group of Professor Martin Taylor at the Institute of Genetics and Cancer (IGC), working to understand the mechanisms that drive mutagenesis. In this post you w…
Junior Sous Chef
University of Edinburgh
UK
Description Grade UE04: £26,093 to £28,778 per annum plus 15% Premium band for flexible working School/Department: Accommodation, Catering and Events - Hotels Full Time: 35 hours per week, 5 over 7 days including weekends Open Ended: Permanent The Opportunity: Together we can do great things. Be part of something bigger. Here, you can continue to make a difference in everything around you. Take on new challenges, grow your career, be recognised for your contributions, and benefit from our commi…
Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Edinburgh
UK
Description Grade UE07: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum College of Science and Engineering/ School of Physics and Astronomy Full Time: 35 hour per week Fixed Term: 3 years, September 1, 2027 – August 31, 2030 The Opportunity: Together we can do great things. Be part of something bigger. We offer careers and roles in just about every area you can think of. Whether you’re looking to take the next step in your current specialism, explore a new challenge, or broaden your experience, we offer opportuni…
Innovation Fellow
University of Edinburgh
UK
Description Grade UE08: £50,253 - £61,759 per annum College of Science and Engineering / School of Informatics Full Time: 35 hours per week Fixed term: 24 months The Opportunity: As part of a strategic investment supporting the UK’s National Quantum Strategy, the University of Edinburgh is recruiting up to three Innovation Fellows to develop high-impact applications of quantum computing across a range of scientific domains. This is a rare opportunity to help shape a new field: to work at the fr…
Epidemiologist/Data Scientist
University of Edinburgh
UK
Description Grade UE07: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum CMVM / School of Neurological and Cardiovascular Sciences / Institute for Neuroscience and Cardiovascular Research Full-time: 35 hours per week Fixed-term: for 2 years The Opportunity: With roles from hospitality to research, there’s a career for everyone at the University of Edinburgh. We can offer opportunities for you to develop in your career and make a real difference in the communities around us while contributing to the world at large.…
Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Edinburgh
UK
Description Grade UE07: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum College of Science & Engineering/ School of Physics and Astronomy Full Time: 35 hours per week Fixed Term: 3 years, October 1, 2027 – September 30, 2030 The Opportunity: Together we can do great things. Be part of something bigger. We offer careers and roles in just about every area you can think of. Whether you’re looking to take the next step in your current specialism, explore a new challenge, or broaden your experience, we offer opportuni…