About this role
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Fixed-term: for five years (subject to satisfactory progression the post-holders will then move to a standard University academic open-ended contract at the end of year five)
Number of posts: 2
A unique employer in a vibrant city
The University isn’t just any employer. We are part of a local community and a contributor to global thinking, progress and research. In Edinburgh, you are in one of the world’s most attractive cities with active arts and social sectors, while working in a University that has made significant contributions to society, medicine, physics and teaching for over four centuries. Our people have helped create the modern world and are working on more ground-breaking technologies and practices.
Make a meaningful impact
Join the University of Edinburgh and you’ll be making a difference to everything around you. Be part of something bigger — where you’ll do meaningful work, grow and progress, be rewarded and recognised, and benefit from our strong commitment to your wellbeing. There are so many reasons to join us.
The Opportunity:
The appointment of KJCF Quest Research Fellows in Brain Health and Multimorbidity is an exceptional opportunity for motivated individuals to develop their research career at a world-class University and to work with established senior colleagues to develop over the course of the Fellowship their own research programme related to Brain Health and Multimorbidity. We welcome applications from individuals who conduct research at any stage of lifecourse, from development to ageing and degeneration. Your research will focus on how multimorbidities can impact on brain and mental health throughout life. Successful candidates must hold a PhD/DPhil and be able to demonstrate a track record that is relevant to the job description.
Apply Before: 20/04/2026, 23:59