Job Description

Grade UE05: 29,588 - 33,951 per annum

CMVM / Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed term: 12 months

The Opportunity:

We are looking for an Ophthalmic Imager and Analyst to support the acquisition and analysis of ophthalmic imaging for clinical research studies at the University of Edinburgh. The post-holder will be required to operate a number of imaging machines including scanning laser ophthalmoscopes, fundus cameras and optical coherence tomography machines. The role will also involve conducting eye-imaging assessments, communicating with study participants and liaising with study teams. In addition, the post holder will contribute to the measurement of images using specialist software following predefined protocols.



This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.



The salary for this post is

29,588 to 33,951

per annum.

Your skills and attributes for success:

Qualified in a subject relevant to the post (e.g., optometry, medical photography, a biological science or other relevant scientific discipline) Experience in operating technical equipment and examining patients within a clinical/ophthalmic/imaging setting Good analytical skills Flexibility and the ability to work as part of a team. Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills Ability to work to deadlines and use own initiative to complete key tasks.

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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 is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will 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

19 September 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 be held

Week beginning 6 October 2025