Research Assistant (Early Stage Researcher)
Applications that are not submitted through the EDICT portal (https://www.edictproject.eu/) will not be considered. Please do not apply through the Aberdeen system.
The Aberdeen Centre for Evaluation (ACE) has a remit to do research on the best ways to provide health care, and to train those working in the health services in research methods. The Centre’s specific aims are to work for the implementation of better health and social care, identify developments within health and social care that are effective, efficient and high quality, and explore and understand experiences of health and social care.
The Aberdeen Centre for Evaluation is offering the opportunity for two doctoral candidates to undertake full-time research within the international EDICT consortium (Advancing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Clinical Trials) (https://www.edictproject.eu). The candidates will be funded for 3 years as part of the prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Network (DN) training programme HORIZON-MSCA-2024-DN-01-101226601. EDICT brings together 6 Partners and 15 Associated Partner organisations from throughout Europe. EDICT will employ 16 Doctoral Candidates (DCs) across the consortium, two of which will be based at the University of Aberdeen.
EDICT has been established to address a critical challenge in clinical trial research: too often, the people in these studies don't reflect the diversity of patients who will eventually use them. When trials exclude certain groups, treatments may not work as well or as safely for everyone. EDICT's mission is to train a new generation of researchers with the expertise and practical skills to transform how clinical trials are planned, conducted, and reported. Through innovative research, partnerships across universities and industry, and engagement with policymakers, EDICT will drive sustainable improvement in clinical trial inclusivity.
More information about EDICT and the full list of 16 PhDs is available at https://www.edictproject.eu/projects.html
Note that all applications must be made through the EDICT website: https://www.edictproject.eu/apply.html
The Aberdeen PhDs are PhDs number 3 and 16 at the above link. In summary the two PhDs on offer are as follows:
Salary will be £43,639 per annum. You will also receive a monthly mobility allowance of £454.40 per month.
Informal enquiries should be made to Professor Shaun Treweek, Chair in Health Services Research
Prior to employment, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route under the UKVI immigration rules but is dependent on factors specific to the candidate and if tradeable points can be used under the rules.
Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.
Please do not hesitate to contact Grant Rae, HR Adviser (e-mail: grant.rae@abdn.ac.uk) for further information.
To apply online for this position visit https://www.edictproject.eu/apply.html
Job Reference Number: ACE013R
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 30 March 2026
The School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.