Job Description

Grade UE06: 34,610 to 39,906 per annum pro rata

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences / Edinburgh Futures Institute (EFI)

Guaranteed Hours

Fixed-term contract for duration of programme of study

Multiple Positions Available

We are looking for a PhD students to act as Tutors for an exciting suite of innovative, interdisciplinary Undergraduate courses delivered by Edinburgh Futures Institute. We offer a wide range of interdisciplinary courses, including a core course on researching global challenges (with tutor roles available in data collection and analysis, or creative and cultural methods), and the course Students as Change Agents where Tutors act as 'coaches' rather than traditional tutors.

The Opportunity:

Edinburgh Futures Institute (EFI) has developed an ambitious and inventive suite of interdisciplinary, Undergraduate courses which will run in the 2025-26 academic session. The courses are highly interdisciplinary and aim to educate students for complex futures in which computational data, critical understanding and creative methods are essential to employability and the ability to take a confident place in the world. You should be committed to EFI's innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to teaching and keen to become part of our forward-thinking, cross-University academic community.


This role will generally involve contributing to elements of teaching within a clear and established programme, by provision of tuition to groups of undergraduate students on specific subject areas of a course. A key purpose of the role is to stimulate discussion and debate amongst students in order to further the understanding of key course topics, and to assist students in extracting key learning outcomes from the course material.


The information on available undergraduate courses can be found

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Your skills and attributes for success:

You will have experience that will allow you to deliver on the following responsibilities:


Experience of interdisciplinary teaching and/or research Demonstrate capability to lead and coordinate groups, including the ability to understand the needs of a group or individual students and to provide appropriate guidance Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain concepts in a clear and understandable manner Understanding of the basic principles of teaching, learning and assessment Expertise in a specific research methodology (which may could include, for example, Data Collection and Analysis, Creative Practice or Cultural Analysis)



Please note, the job duties and responsibilities listed above are intended to describe the general nature of the role which may be undertaken by post-holders. The duties and responsibilities, and balance between the elements of the post, may change or vary over time depending on the specific needs of the role.



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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

28th October 2025.

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