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Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Edinburgh • UK

Salary

Up to £7k

Posted

14 September 2026

Work mode

Part-time

Sponsor match

high

International SportspersonWorker (A rating)

Role overview

University of Edinburgh is hiring a Postdoctoral Research Associate in UK, a part-time scientific & qa role advertised as contract. The advertised salary is Up to £7k. University of Edinburgh holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the International Sportsperson route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

Job Description UE07: £41,064 - £48,822 per annum CMVM / Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies / Roslin Institute Full Time: 35 hours per week Fixed-term: 21 months (part time for a longer period is also possible) The Opportunity: Where curiosity becomes impact. A unique employer in a vibrant city 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 ci…

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Visa sponsorship snapshot

Employer: University of Edinburgh — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: International Sportsperson
Advertised salary: Up to £7k
How this salary compares: about 84% below the £40,428 median across 839 scientific & qa roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: UK · Part-time
Similar roles nearby: 194 other live scientific & qa roles in UK — browse them
Posted: 14 September 2026
How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.

About this sector

Scientific and quality assurance roles span pharmaceutical, biotech, clinical research, and laboratory sectors. The UK life sciences industry actively recruits internationally for research scientists, QA managers, regulatory affairs specialists, and clinical trial coordinators, with many employers maintaining well-established sponsor licence operations.