Job Description

Grade UE06: 34,610- 39,906 per annum

Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies

Full Time: 35 hours per week

Fixed Term: 3.5 years

The Opportunity:

SEBI-Livestock (hereafter SEBI-L) is a dynamic and innovative organisation tasked with improving livestock data and evidence in low- and middle-income countries to support better informed decision making. We provide core data and monitoring services to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) to assist in the tracking of their livestock investments. In addition, we convene a large livestock data network, Livestock Data for Decisions (LD4D), to help achieve common goals.


The post of Research Assistant (Livestock Insights & Modelling) will sit within the Insights and Modelling Group and will support SEBI-L efforts to develop and improve models to support decisions. This will include the improvement of a livestock health and production evidence base through reviewing existing sources of evidence (e.g. literature, systematic reviews). This evidence base will create datasets to support mathematical models as well as delivering insights for decision makers (such as BMGF). The post holder will also produce manual outputs to support the development of SEBI-L's automated systematic mapping tool, LitXpress. This post is suitable for a diligent and service-focused individual with excellent attention to detail.


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.


The salary for this post is

34,610 to 39,906

per annum.

Your skills and attributes for success:

Educated to degree level or above in a relevant subject e.g. biological sciences / animal production / health / veterinary science / epidemiology/ livestock or agricultural economics Knowledge and experience in the application of systematic literature reviews Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team as well as independently Strong interpersonal skills and ability to foster collaborative relationships Combines strong attention to detail with practical, service-focused problem-solving

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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.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is

5th January 2026.

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 are planned to be held week of

19th January 2026

over Microsoft Teams.