Job Description

The Opportunity:

You will use a variety of analytical methods and coding techniques, including social computational approaches, to analyse how emotional and identity-based narratives and visuals have been used to frame and reframe Europe and the European Union as a political entity, and to communicate its role to the public, over time.


This post is fixed-term from 1 November 2025 to 26 September 2026.


This post is part-time (21 hours per week). As this post is lab-based it requires on-campus working.


The salary for this post is at Grade UE07: 40,497 to 48,149 per annum, pro-rata as part-time.

Your skills and attributes for success:

A PhD (or equivalent training and work experience) in a relevant social science with training or skills relevant to the project on the neurophysiology of European identity. Demonstrable research experience, particularly critical engagement in conceptual and theoretical work on argumentation, identity and the role of a sense of belonging in political groups and regimes. Excellent analytical and communication skills, supported by good IT skills, and ability to adapt to digital research methods as required. Excellent interpersonal skills including a collaborative, collegiate approach, and the ability to establish and maintain personal working relationships with colleagues.

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Application Information

As part of your application, please submit a CV and covering letter that addresses your suitability for the role.


Informal questions about this post can be directed to the Hiring Manger, Dr Clare Llewellyn, Co-Investigator, via email at clare.llewellyn@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

2 July 2025.

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Interviews will typically be held 2-3 weeks after the closing date.