Job Description

The Opportunity:

The postholders will contribute to UK research council and/or industry funded projects that are broadly aimed at the design and evaluation of systems/methods for next-generation wireless access networks and intelligent edge infrastructure. You will be expected to lead the research on certain aspects of these projects while contributing to other aspects, including assisting with research student supervision, preparing presentations and reports for deliverables and developing related/follow-on projects. Candidates must have a degree in Computer Science or related field. We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with strong initiative and commitment to excellence, and an ability to conduct world-class research in a team setting.

These posts are fixed-term (for 12 months) and 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.

The salary for this role is at Grade UE06: 34,132 - 39,355 per annum, pro-rata if part-time.

Your skills and attributes for success:

A degree in Computer Science or related field. Experience of research in Computer Science. Preferably, substantial academic research or industry work experience in one or more of the following areas: + Wireless networking systems;
+ 5G and beyond mobile networks, including Open RAN;
+ Machine learning for networks and systems;
+ Systems for machine learning;
+ Edge computing and applications;
+ Networked systems design and experimental evaluation;
+ Network measurement;
+ Network security.
Proven expertise in the techniques needed to undertake the research in question. Demonstrated quality of research performance. Ability to communicate complex information clearly, orally and in writing. Possess high level of initiative, be detail oriented and ability to effectively work in a team setting.

Contact details for enquiries: Prof Mahesh Marina, Mahesh@ed.ac.uk

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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.



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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

8 July 2025.

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