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:UE07: \xc2\xa339,347 - \xc2\xa346,974 per annum (pro-rata)CMVM/Edinburgh Medical School/Deanery of Biomedical Sciences/Biomedical Sciences Teaching OrganisationPart time - 28 hours per weekOpen-ended (Permanent)We are looking for an individual or individuals with a PhD or MSc in Science Communication/Public Engagement or related discipline plus experience in qualitative and/ or quantitative social research skills and who have an interest in teaching science communication at MSc and Honours level. This job is available full-time/part-time/job-share.The Opportunity:This is an opportunity to become a member of a dynamic teaching team for science communication/public engagement at the University of Edinburgh. You will be involved in teaching, assessment, dissertation supervision and marking, primarily for on-campus MScs Science Communication and Public Engagement. You may also be required to assist in additional teaching for undergraduate science communication courses/units on-campus. Please note that teaching for the on-campus programmes and undergraduate programmes is in person, face to face in Edinburgh. A PhD or MSc in Science Communication or related social science discipline is essential. We are also looking for someone with qualitative and/or quantitative social research skills. It would be preferable to have some experience of teaching in Higher Education. IT expertise is required along with good interpersonal skills and a high degree of professionalism. The part-time and job share posts require flexibility around weekly working hours across semesters i.e. an annualised contract.Your skills and attributes for success:

• A higher degree in science communication/public engagement or related social science discipline e.g. Museum Studies,
• Social research skills
• Good IT skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• High degree of professionalism

Click to view a copy of the fullAs a valued member of our team you can expect:

• A competitive salary of 39,347 pa - 46,974 per annum, pro-rata.
• 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, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our

(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefitsChampioning equality, diversity and inclusionThe 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 (opens new browser tab).The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant.Key dates to noteThe closing date for applications is 15 May 2024.Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.Interviews will be held within two weeks of closing date.About Us: As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow\'s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.About the Team:Our Undergraduate programmes take a thematic and progressive approach which is embedded in a research-led teaching environment. We offer BSc(Hons), BMedSci(Hons) and BVetSci(Hons) degrees in Biomedical Sciences disciplines and a BSc(Hons) in Medical Sciences. Our Postgraduate taught MSc and MSc by Research programmes offer flexible learning opportunities through part-time online and full-time on-campus delivery. The Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute (ZJE) offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at the International Campus of Zhejiang University in Haining, Zhejiang in China.To find out more visit

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