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Academic jobs in Scotland

University jobs in Scotland, home to some of the oldest universities in the world alongside modern institutions and major research institutes.

There are 67 live vacancies across 4 institutions, including Newcastle University, University of Glasgow and Harper Adams University. Advertised salaries range from £26,320 to £150,569 a year.

Institutions in Scotland: University of Edinburgh, University of Glasgow.

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Policy and Engagement Officer

Newcastle University · Insights North East, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Newcastle Permanent £32,722–£35,302 / year
Posted 12 Nov
Closes 3 Dec 2026
Posted 12 Nov
Closes 3 Dec 2026

Specialist Tutor

Newcastle University · School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics

Newcastle · Hybrid Fixed-term £48–£48 / hour
Posted 12 Nov
Closes in 13 days
Posted 12 Nov
Closes in 13 days

Research Assistant / Associate in Synthetic Chemistry

Newcastle University · School of Natural and Environmental Science

Newcastle Fixed-term £34,630–£46,970 / year
Posted 12 Nov
Closes 3 Dec 2026
Posted 12 Nov
Closes 3 Dec 2026

Transformation Programme/Project Manager

Newcastle University

Newcastle Fixed-term £48,337–£57,666 / year
Posted 12 Nov
Closes 29 Nov 2026
Posted 12 Nov
Closes 29 Nov 2026

Research Assistant /Research Associate

Newcastle University · School of Natural and Environmental Science, Agriculture and Food Systems Group

Newcastle Fixed-term £34,630–£46,970 / year
Posted 12 Nov
Closes in 13 days
Posted 12 Nov
Closes in 13 days

Graduate Teaching Assistant (French)

University of Glasgow

Glasgow Casual / Sessional GTA rate
Posted 12 Nov
Closes in 6 days
Posted 12 Nov
Closes in 6 days

Bioinformatician

University of Glasgow · School of Infection and Immunity

Glasgow Fixed-term £34,630–£46,970 / year
Posted 12 Nov
Closes in 13 days
Posted 12 Nov
Closes in 13 days

Director of Sport Grade 9

University of Glasgow · Student & Academic Services

Glasgow Permanent £61,165–£68,817 / year
Posted 12 Nov
Closes 3 Dec 2026
Posted 12 Nov
Closes 3 Dec 2026

Research Fellow Grade 8

University of Glasgow · James Watt School of Engineering / Glasgow Centre for Sustainable Energy

Glasgow Fixed-term £51,258–£59,390 / year
Posted 12 Nov
Closes 10 Dec 2026
Posted 12 Nov
Closes 10 Dec 2026

Research Assistant/Associate GRADE 6/7

University of Glasgow · School of Infection and Immunity

Glasgow Fixed-term £34,630–£46,970 / year
Posted 12 Nov
Closes 9 Dec 2026
Posted 12 Nov
Closes 9 Dec 2026

Senior Lecturer - Evidence Synthesis

Newcastle University · Population Health Sciences Institute

Newcastle Permanent £59,390–£68,817 / year
Posted 12 Nov
Closes in 2 days
Posted 12 Nov
Closes in 2 days

Senior Server Operations Engineer

University of Lancashire · Learning and Information Services (LIS)

Preston Permanent £36,320–£41,885 / year
Posted 11 Nov
Closes in 12 days
Posted 11 Nov
Closes in 12 days

Sports Coach - Fencing

University of Lancashire · Professional Services

Preston Permanent £30,378–£34,610 / year
Posted 11 Nov
Closes 29 Nov 2026
Posted 11 Nov
Closes 29 Nov 2026

Sports Coach - Basketball

University of Lancashire · Professional Services

Preston Permanent £30,378–£34,610 / year
Posted 11 Nov
Closes 29 Nov 2026
Posted 11 Nov
Closes 29 Nov 2026

Sports Coach - Table Tennis

University of Lancashire · Professional Services

Preston Permanent £30,378 to £34,610 per annum pro rata + Market Rate Supplement to take hourly rate to £25 per hour
Posted 11 Nov
Closes 29 Nov 2026
Posted 11 Nov
Closes 29 Nov 2026

Education Administrator (Admissions)

Newcastle University · School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical Sciences

Newcastle Permanent £30,180–£31,861 / year
Posted 11 Nov
Closes in 12 days
Posted 11 Nov
Closes in 12 days

Research Assistant / Associate in Health Data Science

Newcastle University · School of Computing, Faculty of Science, Agriculture & Engineering (SAgE)

Newcastle Fixed-term £34,630–£37,369 / year
Posted 10 Nov
Closes 8 Dec 2026
Posted 10 Nov
Closes 8 Dec 2026

AI Vision and Automation Engineer (KTP Associate) - Full Time, Fixed Term up to 24 months duration

Harper Adams University · Support Staff

Newport Fixed-term £37,000–£43,300 / year
Posted 10 Nov
Closes 8 Dec 2026
Posted 10 Nov
Closes 8 Dec 2026

CRM Marketing Officer

Newcastle University

Newcastle Permanent £32,722–£35,302 / year
Posted 10 Nov
Closes in 3 days
Posted 10 Nov
Closes in 3 days

Senior Scientific Officer/Trials Analyst

Newcastle University · Faculty of Medical Sciences / Newcastle Cancer Centre Pharmacology Group

Newcastle Fixed-term £37,369–£44,352 / year
Posted 10 Nov
Closes today
Posted 10 Nov
Closes today

Learning Technologies Developer

Newcastle University

Newcastle Permanent £37,369–£46,970 / year
Posted 10 Nov
Closes today
Posted 10 Nov
Closes today

Research Assistant/Research Associate (Qualitative Research)

Newcastle University · School of History, Classics & Archaeology

Newcastle · Hybrid Fixed-term £34,630–£41,885 / year
Posted 10 Nov
Closes 1 Dec 2026
Posted 10 Nov
Closes 1 Dec 2026

Laboratory Technical Specialist

Newcastle University · Translational and Clinical Research Institute

Newcastle Fixed-term £32,722–£35,302 / year
Posted 10 Nov
Closes 27 Nov 2026
Posted 10 Nov
Closes 27 Nov 2026

Research Assistant/Associate (Modern British History)

Newcastle University · School of History, Classics & Archaeology

Newcastle Fixed-term £33,951–£41,064 / year
Posted 10 Nov
Closes 1 Dec 2026
Posted 10 Nov
Closes 1 Dec 2026

Evaluation Manager

Newcastle University

Newcastle Fixed-term £37,369–£46,970 / year
Posted 10 Nov
Closes in 3 days
Posted 10 Nov
Closes in 3 days