Job Description

Grade UE06 34,132 to 39,355 per annum pro-rata

CAHSS / Moray House School of Education & Sport

Part-time: 7 hours per week

Fixed-term: 28th February 2026

The Opportunity:

To play a critical role in maximising the uptake of global active travel statistics by the World Health Organization.


This project involves maximising the use of active travel statistics that have already been estimated as part of a previous project. Participation in walking or cycling for travel has been estimated in over 100 countries. These data would be used by the World Health Organization Physical Activity Unit and regional offices if they were presented in an accessible way.



This position is being advertised internally only to University of Edinburgh students.


We are open to 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:

A passion for public health; Experience in managing quantitative datasets using R or another statistical software; An ability to communicate complex information clearly through data tables, power point slides, and in writing; An ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team.

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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

24th July 2025.

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