UoE is hiring: Postdoctoral Research Fellow - VIPPSTAR Research Programme

The University of Edinburgh is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the VIPPSTAR programme, based at the Scottish Sensory Centre.

The successful candidate will support the establishment of the VIPPSTAR Registry, focusing on obtaining ethical approvals, ensuring regulatory compliance, and analysing public health data to inform evidence-based practice in childhood visual impairment across Europe.

About the role

Location: Holyrood Campus, Edinburgh, UK (hybrid working available)

Contract: Full-time, fixed term (14 months, until December 2026)

Salary: £41,064–£48,822 per annum (Grade UE07)

Closing date: 12 September 2025

Main Responsibilities

• Lead on the preparation and submission of applications for ethical and governance approvals for the VIPPSTAR Registry (35%);
• Provide epidemiological and statistical expertise in the analysis of data collected through the Registry and associated sources (30%);
• Contribute to the design and implementation of data management protocols and coding procedures, including ICD-10/11 coding (15%);
• Produce high-quality written outputs, including interim and final project reports, peer-reviewed publications, and policy briefings (15%);
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across the University and with external clinical and academic partners (5%).

Requirements

• A PhD in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, or a closely related field;
• Experience in health data governance, research ethics, and public health research;
• Strong skills in epidemiological analysis and statistical methods;
• Excellent written communication, with a track record of producing high-quality publications or reports;
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary and international research environment.

How to apply

Visit the vacancy page on the University of Edinburgh website or read the job description in attachment for more information about this opportunity.

Applications should be made through the University of Edinburgh’s recruitment portal. Please include a CV and cover letter.