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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.

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.

Receptionist

Job reference: 13807
Apply by: 19 May 2026

We are seeking applications to join its Operations Team, based at the Informatics Forum on the central campus for a fixed term contract until 31st July 2027.

The postholder will provide comprehensive reception services and support to all staff, students, and visitors, serving as the primary point of contact for enquiries and visitor coordination. The role supports the smooth running of facilities, security, and event coordination across the School, while also providing essential administrative backup during peak periods to ensure seamless day-to-day operations.


Research Associate

Job reference: 14163
Apply by: 26 May 2026

We are pleased to announce a fully funded Postdoctoral Research Associate position in the areas of SLAM, large-scale graph optimisation, and multi-modal robotic perception at School of Informatics, University of Edinburgh, UK. This position is part of a new research programme led by Dr Liang Zhao focusing on next-generation estimation and optimisation techniques for large-scale graph optimisation problems and intelligent robotic perception.


Teaching Support Coordinator

Job reference: 14069
Apply by: 26 May 2026

This role leads on the operational delivery of allocation of teaching support staff to support courses at one of the largest Schools in the University of Edinburgh. Using their detailed understanding of the policies and procedures for employing teaching support staff, the post holder will exercise their expert knowledge, judgement and initiative to oversee a busy administrative workload linked to the School’s taught student and teaching administration.


Research Associate

Job reference: 14079
Apply by: 28 May 2026

The research group of Dr. Nina Kudryashova, a Royal Society University Research Fellow, at the Institute for Machine Learning (IML) at the University of Edinburgh, invites applications for a Postdoc / Research Associate (36 months), to contribute to cutting-edge research in computational neuroscience, developing algorithmic foundations for closed-loop experimentation.


Research Associate

Job reference: 14177
Apply by: 05 June 2026

The Quantum Software Lab (QSL) at the School of Informatics, University of Edinburgh, is seeking up to nine Postdoctoral Research Associates to join its growing team working on quantum software and applications. These fixed-term positions (2+1 years) offer an opportunity to contribute to internationally leading research across areas such as quantum algorithms, quantum machine learning, high-performance computing integration, and quantum error correction. Based within the UK’s largest academic quantum software group and closely linked to the National Quantum Computing Centre, successful candidates will work on cutting-edge projects supporting the UK’s National Quantum Strategy. The roles suit researchers combining strong technical expertise with a collaborative, impact-focused approach in an interdisciplinary and inclusive 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

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.

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