Description Grade UE07: £40,497 to £48,149 per annum School of Social and Political Science / CAHSS Full time: 35 hours per week Fixed term: until 31st December 2030 The Opportunity: You will join the Wellcome-funded research project, ‘Medicine without Doctors: Re-imagining Care and Voice through Play’, which examines the changing landscape of medical authority and care, to lead the work on methodological work package ‘Play’ focusing on how we can create a field of shared intellectual engagement across diverse disciplines and communities of practice through playful, design-based methods. This post is fixed term for 66 months from July 2025 to December 2030. Your skills and attributes for success: A PhD or equivalent professional experience in a relevant social science or practice-based discipline (e.g. STS, Anthropology, Design) Experience of successfully conducting ethnographic research Demonstrable knowledge or experience of design, making, or creative methods for social research Experience of working independently and collaboratively with others to deliver projects Ability to communicate complex information clearly, orally and in writing Ability to work in a compassionate and socially responsible manner Click to view a copy of the full job description (opens new browser tab) Application Information As part of your application, please submit a CV and covering letter that addresses your suitability for the role. Informal questions about this post can be directed to the Hiring Manger, Dr Catherine Montgomery, Senior Lecturer and Co-Investigator, via email at catherine.montgomeryed.ac.uk External applicants, please refer to the guidance in ‘How to Join Us’ to support your application process. For current employees interested in applying for this role, please apply as an internal applicant through the People & Money Current Jobs app. 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, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. 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. Key dates to note The closing date for applications is 31 March 2025. 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 typically be held 2-3 weeks after the closing date.