Be part of the dynamic translation of cutting-edge research into real-world solutions at the University of Edinburgh.

We are looking for ten Innovation Fellows from diverse and international backgrounds who have a track record of innovative research and/or translation, and want to produce impact of reach and significance.

In collaboration with like-minded Fellows, you will be able to immerse yourself in innovation, connected to our vibrant innovation ecosystem.

You will also be supported by development programmes that help you define and achieve your innovation goals with the freedom to explore and drive your own innovation journey.

Grasp the opportunity to take your innovation ambition to the next level and make ideas work for a better world.

Closing date for applications: Friday 9 June 2023, 11:59pm GMT

Grade 7 £36,333 - £43,155

School/Institute TBC

Fixed Term 3 Years

Full Time (35 hours per week)

10 posts available

The Fellow will be expected to develop an academic career based on signature innovation and/or other impact activities (e.g. commercialisation of research though business engagement, spin-out or start-ups) and their programme should have the potential to make an outstanding contribution to furthering the university’s strategic innovation goals in partnership with Edinburgh Innovations, the university’s commercialisation service.

• PhD (or near completion)
• Experience or well-developed plans in the commercialisation of research or in the production of signature impact
• Good understanding of the potential non-academic impacts of the research programme and ways of engaging in order to achieve these.
• Willingness to develop and conduct translational activities including, for example, working with industry and/or public engagement activities such as public talks and discussions
• Ability to carry out elementary financial planning, management of resources.
• Ability to work with colleagues in a respectful manner including collegiate support of colleagues.
• An understanding of working with a diverse body of students and staff.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive culture and supporting and promoting equality and diversity goals within the research/innovation programme and the wider University.

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The Innovation Fellows are part of the new Edinburgh Career Development Scheme (ECDS).

As a valued member of our team you can expect:

An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. We give you support, nurture your talent and reward success. You will benefit from a competitive reward package and a wide range of staff benefits, which includes a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme , staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives , flexible working and much more. Click to access our staff benefits pages for further information and use our reward calculator to find out the total value of pay and benefits provided.

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.

Interviews will be held in July 2023.

If invited for interview you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages

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At Edinburgh Innovations, we help commercial organisations to build innovative ideas using the right technologies, expertise and facilities at the University. For students and staff, we lead the University’s activities in industry engagement and business development, enterprise support and the identification, management and commercialisation of University intellectual property. We seek opportunities, we build partnerships for mutual benefit, we make the journey easy, and we add value at every stage.