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Postdoctoral Researcher in Regenerative Livestock Systems

University of Edinburgh • UK

Salary
£41k – £49k
Posted
13 October 2026
Work mode
Full-time
Sponsor match
high
International SportspersonWorker (A rating)
Role overview

University of Edinburgh is hiring a Postdoctoral Researcher in Regenerative Livestock Systems in UK, a full-time scientific & qa role advertised as contract. The advertised salary is £41k – £49k. 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.

Description Grade UE07: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum School/Department: RDSVS Division of Global Agriculture & Food Systems Full Time: 35 hours per week Fixed Term: 27 months The Opportunity: Help shape the future of sustainable livestock systems across Europe The University of Edinburgh is a place where people are inspired to explore, innovate and make a difference. We are driven by curiosity, committed to excellence, and united by a shared ambition to create positive change. As part of our co…
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  • Employer: University of Edinburgh — confirmed licensed sponsor
  • Visa route: International Sportsperson
  • Advertised salary: £41k – £49k
  • How this salary compares: about 21% above the £40,231 median across 1,239 scientific & qa roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
  • Location: UK · Full-time
  • Similar roles nearby: 266 other live scientific & qa roles in UK — browse them
  • Posted: 13 October 2026
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