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Job Category: Professional, Administration and Operational:UE07 xc2xa340,497 - xc2xa348,149 per annum, pro rata (xc2xa322.19 per hour plus 18.09% on annual leave uplift)College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences/Centre for Data, Culture & SocietyGuaranteed Hours: 30 hours minimum over contract, working pattern to be agreedFixed term, from 1 August 2025, and run for 12 months6 Posts AvailableThe Opportunity:The CDCS Training Fellows will assist the Centre's team in our mission to grow capacity for data-driven and computational research across CAHSS. They will work closely with the Training Manager to develop the Centre's training programme, delivering a series of workshops and tutorials on areas of specific research methods expertise. They may also be involved in events and projects developed by the Centre, as appropriate.The Edinburgh is an initiative based in the Innovation Services of the as part of the Group. It provides a space for experimentation, innovation and skills development, and gives tailored support to research groups and projects. The Centre offers extensive training opportunities across a variety of applied digital research methods and work to showcase the potential of data-rich and applied digital research. This post will contribute to a growing programme of CDCS and Innovation Services activities and provides an exciting opportunity to shape training provision within that programme.Your skills and attributes for success:

• in-depth knowledge of data-led and/or computational research in the Arts, Humanities and/or Social Sciences
• experience in developing training courses and materials
• creativity in course and materials design

Click to view a copy of the full (opens new browser tab)Application Information:Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:

• CV
• Cover letter

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

(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefitsChampioning 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 (opens new browser tab).On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.Key dates to note:The closing date for applications is 11 June 2025Unless 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 23-24 June 2025About Us: 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.About the Team:The purpose of the Edinburgh Futures Institute (EFI) is to pursue knowledge and understanding that supports the navigation of complex futures. EFI's distinctiveness stems from our approach to research, education and engagement - an approach that combines multi-disciplinarity with co-production. Working with industry, government and communities (at home and abroad) we will build a challenge-led and data-rich portfolio of activity that has demonstrable ethical, social, cultural, economic and environmental impacts. To find out more, visit

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