University of Edinburgh
Research Impact Intern CMVM (Employ.ed on Campus)
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CSG / Edinburgh Research Office
Part-Time: 7 hours per week
Fixed term: 1st August 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter) to 31st January 2027
Number of posts available: 2
Employ.ed on Campus internships are ONLY open to 2nd year to penultimate year undergraduate students from the University of Edinburgh based in the UK.
The Opportunity:
This internship is an exciting opportunity to contribute to demonstrating the impact of the world leading research undertaken at the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine. Working within a team of research impact and engagement professionals, you will be associated with specific disciplinary areas within the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine. You will work with professional services colleagues to evidence impact from research, supporting the development of compelling narratives for the Research Excellence Framework (REF).
Attributes for success:
- A broad understanding of the research disciplines within the medical, biomedical and veterinary sciences.
- A proven ability to identify, analyse and present quantitative and qualitative data from multiple sources with high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Experience of working independently and as part of a team, balancing competing, shifting priorities.
- Good verbal and written communications skills.
This post is 7 hours per week. The University of Edinburgh operates a hybrid working policy based on business need. Depending on the needs of the specific disciplinary areas the post-holder is associated with, we expect a minimum 50% on-campus attendance, across multiple sites, for in person meetings and team anchor days.
We want to inspire those in under-represented groups; therefore, we encourage applications from students of widening participation background or with protected characteristics who are under-represented in the student body at the University.
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Application Information
Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- Cover Letter
For guidance on writing an effective application, see the additional information section of the Job Description.
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Informal enquires can be directed to Research Impact Manager (CMVM) Lena Lorenz on Lena.Lorenz@ed.ac.uk [Lena.Lorenz@ed.ac.uk].
Eligibility
Please note you are only eligible for this opportunity if you are a PhD candidate from the University of Edinburgh based in the UK.
Programme Information
The Employ.ed for PhDs [https://www.ed.ac.uk/careers/students/postgraduates/phd-students/build-experience/employed-for-phds] programme offers work experience designed to enhance your professional skills. It will also help widen your professional network and provide an insight into a different workplace, discipline or industry. As an Employ.ed for PhDs intern, you will also receive tailored developmental support from the Careers Service to help you make the most of your internship.
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
- A competitive salary.
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page [https://human-resources.ed.ac.uk/pay-reward/staff-benefits] and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.
Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also a Stonewall Proud Employer, actively promoting LGBTQ+ equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages [https://www.ed.ac.uk/human-resources/demonstrating-rtw].
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 7th July 2026.
Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.
Interviews will be held on 20th July 2026.
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If invited for interview you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work [https://www.ed.ac.uk/human-resources/demonstrating-rtw] webpages. Please also note that you are only eligible for this opportunity if you are a current University of Edinburgh PhD student, who will be based in the UK for the duration of the internship.
The University will employ full-time PGR students for no more than an average of 9 hours per week across the academic year (as per its policy [https://www.ed.ac.uk/academic-services/policies-regulations/research-students/tutors-demonstrators/9-hour]), and you must make sure any employment complies with any visa or funding conditions you may have.
Should you be successful, you will require written confirmation from your academic supervisor that you can undertake the internship. We recommend that students discuss the internship with their supervisor, as well as with their employer, before applying.
As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.
Working in Edinburgh Research Office [https://www.ed.ac.uk/research-office] you will be part of a professional, supportive and friendly team [https://www.ed.ac.uk/research-office/work-with-us]; at the heart of University research support, working in collaboration with academics and research support professionals across the institution. The breadth of our remit means you will get an overview of research support activity while you build your skills in your specialism. Gaining new knowledge and skills to help you develop in this role and progress in your career is a priority. We offer colleagues a stimulating working environment based on our values of integrity, expertise, community, and collaboration. Our work is fast‐paced and intense; you will thrive here if you are motivated, customer‐orientated, and passionate about providing an excellent service to enable our researchers to do amazing work [https://www.ed.ac.uk/impact/research].
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