Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Edinburgh Information Services Group

. Contribute to a large-scale NIHR-funded project within the CarePath Programme .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeEdinburgh • United KingdomJuniorMid-Level💰 £41,885 - £49,798 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in implementation, evaluation, and systems engineering research, with a strong focus on Theory of Change and co-design methodologies. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with clinical, academic, and data infrastructure partners while working with large-scale linked datasets across health and social care domains.

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Implementation ResearchEvaluation ResearchSystems EngineeringTheory Of ChangeData Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Implementation ResearchEvaluation ResearchSystems EngineeringTheory Of ChangeCo-DesignTestingPPIE ActivitiesDashboard DevelopmentData AnalysisResearch Methodology

Soft Skills

CollaborationEnthusiasmCommunication

Tools & Technologies

DashboardsLinked Datasets

Industry Keywords

Health SectorSocial CareThird SectorNIHR-Funded ProjectCarePath Programme

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to a large-scale NIHR-funded project within the CarePath Programme
Conduct implementation, evaluation, and systems engineering research
Develop and apply Theory of Change, co-design, testing, and PPIE activities
Work with dashboards designed to display large-scale linked datasets across health, social care, and third sector domains
Collaborate with clinical, academic, and data infrastructure partners
Conduct original research with potential to inform future care pathways

Requirements

What you’ll need

Enthusiastic, experienced Postdoctoral Research Associate
Experience contributing to research involving implementation, evaluation, and systems engineering
Experience with Theory of Change, co-design, testing, and PPIE
Ability to work with dashboards displaying large-scale linked datasets across health, social care, and third sector domains
Ability to collaborate with clinical, academic, and data infrastructure partners
Right to work in the UK
Applicants requiring sponsorship will not be considered; international workers must demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK
CV and cover letter required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunities for publication and professional development
Working within one of the world’s leading universities
Interesting, interdisciplinary work with real-world impact
A strong culture of wellbeing, support, and inclusion
Generous annual leave entitlement
Defined benefits pension scheme
Wide range of staff discounts
Family-friendly initiatives
Flexible work options
Hybrid working combining remote and regular on-campus working