Job Description

Grade UE07: 41,064 to 48,822 per annum (pro rata if part time)

CAHSS / Edinburgh Futures Institute

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Open-ended (permanent)

The Opportunity:

Edinburgh Futures Institute is currently seeking to appoint a Data Visualisation Engineer to support research in data visualisation across the University through technical and conceptual advice as well as developing data visualisations.


The main purpose of this role is to support research in data visualisation across the University through technical and conceptual advice as well as developing data visualisations. More specifically, the post-holder will work as a member of the EFI research technology support service within the Edinburgh Futures Institute (College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS)) and will support (in-person and online) the EFI VisLab.


This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

Your skills and attributes for success:

Excellent skills in data analysis and visualisation, as well as interaction design Creativity, problem-solving and ability to use initiative Ability to develop software and websites (front- and back-end) Excellent interpersonal skills

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Application Information

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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

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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

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The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant. 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 16 October 2025.


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We anticipate that interviews will be held within 2-3 weeks of the advert closing date.