Work with us 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 environmentWork alongside colleagues at the forefront of computer science, artificial intelligence, data science, robotics and interdisciplinary research.Large and diverse academic communityInformatics 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 cultureWe aim to foster a respectful, inclusive and family‑friendly working environment that recognises and values diversity across our community.Career development and supportStaff benefit from induction, mentoring, training and professional development opportunities offered at School and University level. Find out more about our culture, values and staff support on our People and Cul… 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: 13807Apply by: 19 May 2026We 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. Apply via the University of Edinburgh Jobs website Research Associate Job reference: 14163Apply by: 26 May 2026We 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. Apply via the University of Edinburgh Jobs website Research Associate Job reference: 14079Apply by: 28 May 2026The 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. Apply via the University of Edinburgh Jobs website 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 criteriaInformation on equality, diversity and inclusionTerms, conditions and employment benefits View all University of Edinburgh jobs Other opportunities PhD positions Vacancies and opportunities relevant to the UK academic community Academic jobs in Europe This article was published on 2024-03-18
