Description Grade UE07 - £40,247 - £47,874 per annum (pro rata if part time) CMVM / MGPHS / USHER Institute Full-time: 35 hours per week (Part-time of no less than 28 hours per week will be considered) Fixed Term available from 1st May 2025 to 31st Oct 2027 (2.5 years) Location: Centre for Biomedicine, Self and Society (CBSS), Usher Building, Edinburgh BioQuarter The Centre for Biomedicine, Self and Society (CBSS) at the Usher Institute, The University of Edinburgh, is looking for a Research Fellow (working within science and technology studies (STS)/medical sociology) to join the ARIA-funded project ‘Neurology Navigates Neurotech (3N): Understanding the Experiences and Expectations of Neurology Clinicians in relation to the Promise of Precision Neurotechnology’ (PI: Professor Martyn Pickersgill). The Opportunity: During the 2.5 year position, the Research Fellow will be expected to conduct interviews with clinicians working in neurology across the UK, and undertake an in-depth analysis of the broader context of precision neurotechnology and how this relates to neurology within the National Health Service (NHS). The research will also entail close dialogue with stakeholders (and include the production of outputs for these) and wider public engagement, and will also result in peer-reviewed articles for STS/sociological journals. Informal enquiries may be directed to Martyn Pickersgill, Professor of the Sociology of Science and Medicine / Co-Director of CBSS: martyn.pickersgilled.ac.uk. Your skills and attributes for success: • PhD in STS or medical sociology • Methodological expertise in conducting interviews with clinicians or scientists • Topical expertise in neuroscience and society (or a closely related field). • Willingness and ability to develop and conduct stakeholder and public engagement. • Willingness to undertake relevant citizenship roles as part of professional development. Click to view a copy of the full job description (opens new browser tab). Please include: (1) your CV and (2) a supporting statement with details of how you meet the knowledge, skills and experience required for this post. Please structure your supporting letter with the Essential / Desirable criteria as subheadings. A single additional writing sample can also be uploaded to your application. Non-University of Edinburgh employees (i.e. external applicants) – please refer to the How to Apply – External Candidate system user guide. Current University of Edinburgh employees (i.e. internal applicants) interested in applying for this role – you must apply as an internal applicant through the People and Money Current Jobs tile. Please refer to the How to Apply – UoE Employee system user guide. 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, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total 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 Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT 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 (opens new browser tab ). The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa. Please note if the role is offered on a part-time basis, it may result in sponsorship being dependant on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant or the role no longer meeting the Home Office’s criteria for sponsorship. Key dates to note The closing date for applications is 7 March 2025. 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