Postdoctoral Research Fellow (MRF)
Company
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Posted At
8/20/2025
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Description
Job Description
CAHSS / School of Health in Social Science / Clinical Psychology
Grade UE07: £41,064 - £48,822 per annum, pro rata
Part time: 28 hours per week
Fixed term: 12 months
The Opportunity
We are looking to appoint a postdoctoral researcher to support in the Eating Disorders and Behaviours Group at the University of Edinburgh. Specifically, the post will contribute to two Medical Research Foundation funded projects: developing resources for clinicians working with patients with eating disorders living in food insecurity; and developing guidelines for adaptations for Eating Disorders focused Family Therapy (FT-ED) for autistic young people and their families.
This post is part time (28 hours per week) for 12 months. We are also open to a split post with two post holders (14 hours per week each). We will consider requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and on-campus working.
Please note the salary for this post is Grade 7 – appointments will be made on spinal point 32-34 (£41,064 to £43,482 per annum pro-rata) due to budgetary restrictions.
Your Skills And Attributes For Success
PhD in psychology or related discipline in the field of eating disorders
Good understanding of current, evidence-based clinical practice for eating disorders
An ability to work effectively with a wide range of colleagues, including non-academic stakeholders (third sector, lived experience representatives, clinicians)
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Application Information
Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:
The 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 right to work webpages (opens new browser tab).
On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 3 September 2025.
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.
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
The Clinical Psychology subject area runs a range of taught postgraduate degrees in applied and developmental psychology. Two taught postgraduate degrees are delivered in partnership with NHS Education Scotland (NES) as well as local NHS Boards: the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and the MSc Applied Psychology for Children and Young People. We also offer an MSc in Children and Young People’s Mental Health and Psychological Practice, a BPD conversion MSc Psychology of Mental Health, a distance learning programme the MSc Children & Young People's Mental Health and Psychological Practice, together with research degrees. The subject area currently has 20 academic staff (most also holding clinical posts in the NHS) who contribute to research and teaching activity. It also has 2.5 full-time office support staff together with support from the wider School office team. The current Head of Clinical Psychology is Prof Matthias Schwannauer. Working alongside this team is a Clinical Practice Director and five NHS clinical tutors employed and funded directly by NES who contribute directly to the delivery of clinical practice education.
The Section Of Clinical Psychology Has An Active Research Group In The Area Of Applied Developmental Psychology And Psychological Therapies Research. Research In Clinical Psychology Contributed To The University Of Edinburgh’s REF2014 Return To Sub-panel 4 (Psychology, Psychiatry & Neuroscience) And Sub-panel 22 (Social Work And Social Policy). The Research Interests Of Academic Staff In Clinical Psychology Comprise The Following Programmatic Research Areas
Developmental psychopathology of significant mental health difficulties; Autistic Spectrum and Theory of Mind; Attachment; Parenting; Eating Behaviours and Disorders; Trauma and Abuse; Medically Unexplained Symptoms; Anxiety and Stress Management; Depression; Emotion Regulation; Cognitive Behaviour Therapy; Mindfulness and Third Wave Approaches; Personality Disorders and Maladaptive Schemas; Sex Offenders; Psychosis; At Risk Mental States; Long-Term Health Conditions; psychological therapies development and evaluation; RCT methodologies.
To find out more, visit https://www.ed.ac.uk/health/subject-areas/clinical-psychology
CAHSS / School of Health in Social Science / Clinical Psychology
Grade UE07: £41,064 - £48,822 per annum, pro rata
Part time: 28 hours per week
Fixed term: 12 months
The Opportunity
We are looking to appoint a postdoctoral researcher to support in the Eating Disorders and Behaviours Group at the University of Edinburgh. Specifically, the post will contribute to two Medical Research Foundation funded projects: developing resources for clinicians working with patients with eating disorders living in food insecurity; and developing guidelines for adaptations for Eating Disorders focused Family Therapy (FT-ED) for autistic young people and their families.
This post is part time (28 hours per week) for 12 months. We are also open to a split post with two post holders (14 hours per week each). We will consider requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and on-campus working.
Please note the salary for this post is Grade 7 – appointments will be made on spinal point 32-34 (£41,064 to £43,482 per annum pro-rata) due to budgetary restrictions.
Your Skills And Attributes For Success
PhD in psychology or related discipline in the field of eating disorders
Good understanding of current, evidence-based clinical practice for eating disorders
An ability to work effectively with a wide range of colleagues, including non-academic stakeholders (third sector, lived experience representatives, clinicians)
Click to view a copy of the full job description (opens new browser tab)
Application Information
Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- Cover letter
- A competitive salary
- 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, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits
The 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 right to work webpages (opens new browser tab).
On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 3 September 2025.
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.
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
The Clinical Psychology subject area runs a range of taught postgraduate degrees in applied and developmental psychology. Two taught postgraduate degrees are delivered in partnership with NHS Education Scotland (NES) as well as local NHS Boards: the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and the MSc Applied Psychology for Children and Young People. We also offer an MSc in Children and Young People’s Mental Health and Psychological Practice, a BPD conversion MSc Psychology of Mental Health, a distance learning programme the MSc Children & Young People's Mental Health and Psychological Practice, together with research degrees. The subject area currently has 20 academic staff (most also holding clinical posts in the NHS) who contribute to research and teaching activity. It also has 2.5 full-time office support staff together with support from the wider School office team. The current Head of Clinical Psychology is Prof Matthias Schwannauer. Working alongside this team is a Clinical Practice Director and five NHS clinical tutors employed and funded directly by NES who contribute directly to the delivery of clinical practice education.
The Section Of Clinical Psychology Has An Active Research Group In The Area Of Applied Developmental Psychology And Psychological Therapies Research. Research In Clinical Psychology Contributed To The University Of Edinburgh’s REF2014 Return To Sub-panel 4 (Psychology, Psychiatry & Neuroscience) And Sub-panel 22 (Social Work And Social Policy). The Research Interests Of Academic Staff In Clinical Psychology Comprise The Following Programmatic Research Areas
Developmental psychopathology of significant mental health difficulties; Autistic Spectrum and Theory of Mind; Attachment; Parenting; Eating Behaviours and Disorders; Trauma and Abuse; Medically Unexplained Symptoms; Anxiety and Stress Management; Depression; Emotion Regulation; Cognitive Behaviour Therapy; Mindfulness and Third Wave Approaches; Personality Disorders and Maladaptive Schemas; Sex Offenders; Psychosis; At Risk Mental States; Long-Term Health Conditions; psychological therapies development and evaluation; RCT methodologies.
To find out more, visit https://www.ed.ac.uk/health/subject-areas/clinical-psychology
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