Rowling Graduate Research Practitioner

Grade: UE05: £29,588 - £33,951 per annum

Department: CMVM / Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences

Type:
Full‑time (35 hrs/week) | Fixed‑term: 24 months

Location:
Anne Rowling Regenerative Neurology Clinic, Edinburgh Bio Quarter

As a Graduate Research Practitioner at the Anne Rowling Regenerative Neurology Clinic, you will launch your career in clinical research. You will directly recruit people with neurological conditions to studies, perform assessments according to study protocols, manage data, and learn about clinical trial governance. Working in a supportive, multidisciplinary team you will help provide hope through research to people with progressive incurable conditions such as multiple sclerosis, motor neuron disease, Parkinson’s disease, and dementias.

Graduates within the last two years are encouraged to apply. The role will start in August 2026 and offers a two‑year springboard to careers in clinical research, trial management, or further study (e.g. medical degree or PhD).

• Recruit participants with neurological conditions for research studies.
• Conduct assessments and collect data as per study protocols.
• Manage study data and ensure quality and integrity.
• Participate in clinical trial governance activities.
• Support multidisciplinary team in delivering high‑quality research.

• Recent undergraduate graduate (within last 2 years).
• Desirable: experience in clinical research or care of chronically neurologically disabled adults.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

• Competitive salary.
• Professional development and subject‑matter expertise.
• Access to leading‑edge research.
• Comprehensive staff benefits, including generous annual leave, pension scheme, staff discounts, and flexible work options.

View the full job description and submit your application via the university portal. Please include the following documents:

• CV
• Cover letter

Informal enquiries can be sent to .

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award and is committed to advancing gender equality. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Prior to employment you must evidence your right to work in the UK. The University does not sponsor visas for international workers.

Closing date for applications:
25 March 2026, 11:59 pm UK time

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