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AMN2: £52,229.00 - £77,389.00 Per Annum.
CMVM / School of Regeneration and Repair / Centre for Reproductive Health
Full Time - 40 hours per week.
Fixed term, 3 year contract
The Opportunity
Together we can do great things. Be part of something bigger.
Join the University of Edinburgh and you’ll be making a difference to everything around you. Be part of something bigger – where you’ll do meaningful work, grow and progress, be rewarded and recognised, and benefit from our strong commitment to your wellbeing. There are so many reasons to join us.
The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We look for the best in the field across all disciplines and provide a working environment where academics can develop their careers and passion for their chosen subject area. We offer the full range of academic roles and have a genuine focus on our students performance and wellbeing.
We are seeking an exceptional Clinical Research Fellow to join the Sexual and Reproductive Health Group at the Centre for Reproductive Health. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a major global health research programme focused on improving sexual health in pregnancy in Africa.
The post is funded through an NIHR Global Health Research Professorship and will be primarily based in Botswana, working in close collaboration with the Botswana Sexual and Reproductive Health Initiative of the Botswana Harvard Health Partnership, as well as partners at the University of Edinburgh and international collaborators.
The successful candidate will play a central role in delivering the HERA Study, a large randomised trial evaluating antenatal screening and treatment of sexually transmitted infections and the impact of screening and treatment on preterm birth and maternal and neonatal outcomes.
This role offers a rare opportunity to participate in clinical research leadership, trial coordination, and advanced epidemiological analysis in a high-impact global health programme. The postholder will contribute to generating policy-relevant evidence to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes in low- and middle-income settings.
We are looking for a motivated and experienced clinician-researcher with a strong background in sexual and reproductive health, infectious diseases, and/or maternal health, and experience working in international or resource-limited settings.
People have always been at the heart of our work. As part of the University, you are a part of our community. We are looking for people with drive, determination, and a passion for what they do. We are a place where everyone is welcome and offer a range of policies and benefits designed to support you in building the right meaningful/personalised flexibility for you.
A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:
This post is full-time (40 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.
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How To Apply
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As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion
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.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and particularly encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds in clinical academic research, as we acknowledge they are currently underrepresented at this level.
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).
The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 5 June 2026.
Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm UK time. 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 Centre for Reproductive Health (CRH) is a world leader in reproductive health research. An integral part of The Institute for Regeneration and Repair, our work spans fertility, women-specific conditions, sexual and reproductive health, gynaecological cancers, and pregnancy and early life - driven by discovery science, clinical excellence, and a deep commitment to improving lives. Our Director is Professor Andrew Horne.
Our mission is to advance reproductive health and wellbeing through bold, inclusive research and transformative education and training - leveraging our international strengths in discovery science, translational research, and cross-sector collaboration - to shape future academic leaders, advance care, and create lasting global impact.
Our three interlinked research themes - Gonadal Health and Fertility, Translational Gynaecology, and Pregnancy and Early Life - together provide a dynamic platform for collaborative discovery and translational innovation.
We lead innovative, cross-disciplinary programmes that address urgent clinical needs, expand our capabilities in digital and data-driven health, and increase the real-world impact of our discoveries through effective translation into policy and practice.
Centre for Reproductive Health website ( https://reproductive-health.ed.ac.uk/ ) (opens in a new browser tab).
The Institute for Regeneration and Repair
The Institute for Regeneration and Repair (IRR) is cross-College with staff and students from the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine (CMVM) School of Regeneration and Repair (SRR) and the College of Science and Engineering (CSE), School of Biological Sciences and School of Chemistry. The School of Regeneration and Repair is one of six schools in CMVM.
At IRR our scientists and clinicians study tissue regeneration and repair to advance human health and reproductive outcomes. The Institute incorporates three leading research centres with a focus on regenerative medicine, inflammation and reproductive health. Our Director is Professor Stuart Forbes.
IRR has a 5-year income of over £200M and is a collaborative hub for commercial, clinical and academic endeavour. Based at Edinburgh BioQuarter we bring together world leading research expertise to drive understanding and deliver clinical and translational outcomes.
IRR has a work environment built on trust and encourages the very best talent from all backgrounds and at all levels to join us. A diverse team strengthens our ability to innovate and support cutting-edge world leading research. Supporting and empowering our team at all levels is central to our approach.
Our team is ambitious, acts with integrity and demonstrates commitment to progress and impact. We aim to achieve excellence in all that we do, always being principled, considerate and respectful.
Institute of Regeneration and Repair website ( https://regeneration-repair.ed.ac.uk/ ) (opens in a new browser tab)
AMN2: £52,229.00 - £77,389.00 Per Annum.
CMVM / School of Regeneration and Repair / Centre for Reproductive Health
Full Time - 40 hours per week.
Fixed term, 3 year contract
The Opportunity
Together we can do great things. Be part of something bigger.
Join the University of Edinburgh and you’ll be making a difference to everything around you. Be part of something bigger – where you’ll do meaningful work, grow and progress, be rewarded and recognised, and benefit from our strong commitment to your wellbeing. There are so many reasons to join us.
The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We look for the best in the field across all disciplines and provide a working environment where academics can develop their careers and passion for their chosen subject area. We offer the full range of academic roles and have a genuine focus on our students performance and wellbeing.
We are seeking an exceptional Clinical Research Fellow to join the Sexual and Reproductive Health Group at the Centre for Reproductive Health. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a major global health research programme focused on improving sexual health in pregnancy in Africa.
The post is funded through an NIHR Global Health Research Professorship and will be primarily based in Botswana, working in close collaboration with the Botswana Sexual and Reproductive Health Initiative of the Botswana Harvard Health Partnership, as well as partners at the University of Edinburgh and international collaborators.
The successful candidate will play a central role in delivering the HERA Study, a large randomised trial evaluating antenatal screening and treatment of sexually transmitted infections and the impact of screening and treatment on preterm birth and maternal and neonatal outcomes.
This role offers a rare opportunity to participate in clinical research leadership, trial coordination, and advanced epidemiological analysis in a high-impact global health programme. The postholder will contribute to generating policy-relevant evidence to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes in low- and middle-income settings.
We are looking for a motivated and experienced clinician-researcher with a strong background in sexual and reproductive health, infectious diseases, and/or maternal health, and experience working in international or resource-limited settings.
People have always been at the heart of our work. As part of the University, you are a part of our community. We are looking for people with drive, determination, and a passion for what they do. We are a place where everyone is welcome and offer a range of policies and benefits designed to support you in building the right meaningful/personalised flexibility for you.
A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:
This post is full-time (40 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.
View the full job description (opens in a new browser tab)
How To Apply
Insert any specific details about the application process and documents that may be required, for example:
Please Include The Following Documents In Your Application
- CV
- Cover letter
- Short personal statement outlining your motivations for and suitability for the role, including how you meet the essential and desirable attribute for the role (1–2 pages)
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
- 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, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.
Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion
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.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and particularly encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds in clinical academic research, as we acknowledge they are currently underrepresented at this level.
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).
The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 5 June 2026.
Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm UK time. 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 Centre for Reproductive Health (CRH) is a world leader in reproductive health research. An integral part of The Institute for Regeneration and Repair, our work spans fertility, women-specific conditions, sexual and reproductive health, gynaecological cancers, and pregnancy and early life - driven by discovery science, clinical excellence, and a deep commitment to improving lives. Our Director is Professor Andrew Horne.
Our mission is to advance reproductive health and wellbeing through bold, inclusive research and transformative education and training - leveraging our international strengths in discovery science, translational research, and cross-sector collaboration - to shape future academic leaders, advance care, and create lasting global impact.
Our three interlinked research themes - Gonadal Health and Fertility, Translational Gynaecology, and Pregnancy and Early Life - together provide a dynamic platform for collaborative discovery and translational innovation.
We lead innovative, cross-disciplinary programmes that address urgent clinical needs, expand our capabilities in digital and data-driven health, and increase the real-world impact of our discoveries through effective translation into policy and practice.
Centre for Reproductive Health website ( https://reproductive-health.ed.ac.uk/ ) (opens in a new browser tab).
The Institute for Regeneration and Repair
The Institute for Regeneration and Repair (IRR) is cross-College with staff and students from the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine (CMVM) School of Regeneration and Repair (SRR) and the College of Science and Engineering (CSE), School of Biological Sciences and School of Chemistry. The School of Regeneration and Repair is one of six schools in CMVM.
At IRR our scientists and clinicians study tissue regeneration and repair to advance human health and reproductive outcomes. The Institute incorporates three leading research centres with a focus on regenerative medicine, inflammation and reproductive health. Our Director is Professor Stuart Forbes.
IRR has a 5-year income of over £200M and is a collaborative hub for commercial, clinical and academic endeavour. Based at Edinburgh BioQuarter we bring together world leading research expertise to drive understanding and deliver clinical and translational outcomes.
IRR has a work environment built on trust and encourages the very best talent from all backgrounds and at all levels to join us. A diverse team strengthens our ability to innovate and support cutting-edge world leading research. Supporting and empowering our team at all levels is central to our approach.
Our team is ambitious, acts with integrity and demonstrates commitment to progress and impact. We aim to achieve excellence in all that we do, always being principled, considerate and respectful.
Institute of Regeneration and Repair website ( https://regeneration-repair.ed.ac.uk/ ) (opens in a new browser tab)
Job details
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LocationEdinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Posted22 May 2026
Salary£52,229.00 - £77,389.00 Per Annum
SponsorshipVisa Sponsored ✓
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