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The School of Informatics is a welcoming, ambitious and internationally recognised place to work. Our staff are central to our success in research, teaching and innovation, and we’re committed to supporting people at all stages of their careers.

This page highlights current vacancies in the School and links directly to the University’s central recruitment system for full role details and applications.

Why work at the School of Informatics

  • World‑leading research and teaching environment
    Work alongside colleagues at the forefront of computer science, artificial intelligence, data science, robotics and interdisciplinary research.
  • Large and diverse academic community
    Informatics is one of the largest computer science departments in Europe, with staff from around 100 countries contributing to a vibrant, international workplace.
  • Supportive and inclusive culture
    We aim to foster a respectful, inclusive and family‑friendly working environment that recognises and values diversity across our community.
  • Career development and support
    Staff benefit from induction, mentoring, training and professional development opportunities offered at School and University level.

Current vacancies

All vacancies in the School of Informatics are advertised through the University of Edinburgh Careers portal.
To save you searching and filtering the central site, current Informatics roles are listed below with direct links to apply.

Research Associate

Job reference: 13930
Apply by: 17 April 2026

We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Machine Learning, based in the School of Informatics. The postholder will also be formally affiliated with the EPSRC‑funded Hub in Generative AI and work with Dr Siddharth N. and Dr Michael Gutmann.

This post offers an opportunity to:

  • Conduct methodological research at the frontier of machine learning
  • Collaborate across a national network of leading universities and industry partners
  • Work within a vibrant, interdisciplinary research environment

How to apply

Applications for all Informatics roles must be submitted through the University of Edinburgh Jobs portal, which provides:

  • Full job descriptions and essential criteria
  • Information on equality, diversity and inclusion
  • Terms, conditions and employment benefits

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