The Usher Institute - where inquiring minds work together to improve lives across the world. Image Usher Institute staff at Away Day meeting 2019 Join our growing team of academics and professional services staff and work in a vibrant, multi-disciplinary environment.Our vision is to catalyse the transformation of health in society by working with people, populations and their data.Our greatest asset is our people, working together to improve public health using evidence-based research.We are a key applied and translational arm of the Edinburgh Medical School, within the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine at The University of Edinburgh.Working with partners across UK and international universities, health and care providers, policymakers, industry and the public is central to our highly collaborative ethos.Current vacanciesA summary of current Usher Institute vacancies is provided below. Applications usually close at 2359 (UK time) on the noted date.RoleUniversity GradeClosing DateChair of Primary CareACN4/ACT4: £96,963 - £128,84121 November 2024Data AnalystUE07: £40,247 - £47,87429 November 2024Senior Software DeveloperUE07: £40,247 to £47,874 29 November 2024Please note that all Usher Institute vacancies are advertised on the vacancies section of The University of Edinburgh Jobs website, where it is possible to set up personalised email notifications for future vacancies of interest.Chancellor's FellowshipsChancellor's Fellowships are 5-year fellowships, designed to support talented early career researchers to develop into a leading research-active academic at the University of Edinburgh.More information about Chancellor's Fellow posts on the College website Image Usher Building at Edinburgh BioQuarter Be part of something specialOur research builds on the outstanding heritage of public health, general practice, epidemiology and statistical research at The University of Edinburgh. We are forging new connections between social science, informatics and data science to advance understanding of disease and improve health and care for patients and populations.Find out more about our ResearchOur teaching and learning is research-led, student focussed.Staff at the Usher Institute are passionate teachers with a commitment to improving students’ learning experiences, guided by the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF). As highly experienced researchers we also have a wealth of knowledge to ensure that our programmes and courses are topical and informed by the most up-to-date research.FInd out more about our Teaching and LearningEquality, Diversity and InclusionThe Usher Institute promotes a safe and supportive workplace, regardless of personal characteristics (including but not limited to: sex, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, socio-economic background, trade union membership, family circumstances, and religious or philosophical belief). We seek to foster an inclusive, fair, respectful culture and a welcoming environment in which all staff and students can flourish.Find out more about Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the Usher InstituteStaff BenefitsAs an employer, The University of Edinburgh offers continuous support in developing your career through mentoring schemes and various in-house and external training programmes and development opportunities. We understand the importance of family and provides a generous maternity, adoption and paternity leave package, with the option of enhanced leave and operate a tax-free Childcare Voucher scheme.As part of our reward package, The Univeresity of Edinburgh offers a range of staff discounts from sports, wellbeing and leisure, food and drink and retail.Find out more on the Human Resources websiteCampus and Environment Image City of Edinburgh The Usher Institute is based at Edinburgh BioQuarter - Edinburgh's rapidly expanding Health Innovation District. This Usher Building is home to the Usher Institute with a community of partners from the public, private and third sectors - including small and medium-sized enterprises and health and care providers - working on the shared purpose of developing data-enabled solutions to benefit health and wellbeing.Scotland’s inspiring capital is one of Europe’s great cultural hubs and an exciting place to work and study. Edinburgh has been consistently named one of the most desirable places to live in the world. Shrouded by history, this beautiful city is a hive of activity with festivals throughout the year and some of the best restaurants and vibrant nightlife in Scotland.Find usUsher Building at Edinburgh BioQuarterFind out moreUsher Institute PeopleUsher Institute LeadershipNews and Events at the Usher Institute This article was published on 2024-09-24
