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Be part of something bigger\nHere, you can continue to make a difference in everything around you. Take on new challenges, grow your career, be recognised for your contributions, and benefit from our commitment to your wellbeing. Be part of something bigger - where your work has real impact and your development matters. There are so many reasons to take your next step with us.\nThe 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.\nAs a post-doctoral researcher or epidemiologist, you will be involved in work aimed at improving the use of real world evidence to support regulatory and health technology decision making for medicines and medical devices. 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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 flexibility that works for you.\nA career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:\nProfessional development and subject matter expertise\nOpportunities to develop new skills and broaden your experience\nResponsibility and autonomy\nWorking within one of the world’s leading universities\nExcellent benefits and support\nThis post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns providing they are compatible with the needs of the project work. 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