Research Assistant
The University of Edinburgh - College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine - School of Population Health Sciences - Usher Institute - Centre for Biomedicine, Self and Society
| Location: | Edinburgh, Hybrid |
| Salary: | £34,610 to £39,906 per annum pro-rata as part-time (Grade 6) |
| Hours: | Part Time |
| Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
| Placed On: | 12th March 2026 |
| Closes: | 25th March 2026 |
| Job Ref: | 13818 |
Part-time: 3.5 hours per week
Fixed-term: from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027
The Opportunity:
The Centre for Biomedicine, Self and Society at the Usher Institute within The University of Edinburgh is looking for a Research Assistant to work on Karissa Patton’s Wellcome Trust project, Reproductive Justice, Healthcare & History: Community Engaged Histories of Reproductive Health Care and Activism in Scotland and Alberta 1967-1990.
We’re seeking a research assistant to join the Reproductive Justice, Healthcare & History team. This role will support the surveying, collection, organisation, and analysis of research materials for the project.
Informal enquiries may be directed to Karissa Patton, Research Fellow, kpatton@ed.ac.uk
Your skills and attributes for success:
- Experience with archival research.
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
- Ability to work and manage time independently.
- Ability to collaborate with a team.
- Proactive attitude to problem-solving.
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