FIXED-TERM: 9 MONTHS FROM SEPTEMBER 2025

The School of Social and Political Science and School of Biological Sciences are looking for a PhD student to contribute to a project to analyse the social and political dimensions of engineering biology in environmental contexts. This 9-month project will focus on understanding the key claims being made by scientists and policymakers about the potential of biotechnology, as well as the social and political science commentary on the topic.
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This post will be appointed at Grade UE07, step 1 which is £40,497 per annum, pro rata (£22.19 per hour).

YOUR SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS:

• Current University of Edinburgh PhD student in the ‘25/’26 academic year.
• An interest in and familiarity with engineering biology.
• Experience with literature reviews of academic and grey literature.
• Ability to make sense of information stemming from a range of different disciplines such a biology, environmental science and social and political science.
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to communicate complex information clearly, both in writing and in oral presentations.Ability to work proactively with colleagues with a variety of expertise; understanding and valuing different points of view.
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  As an Earth Fellow, you will be joining a diverse, fun and dynamic team of researchers, students and staff all working together to address the global climate emergency. As part of the Earth Fellows programme, you will have access to co-working space, exciting networking and personal development opportunities and opportunities to contribute towards partnerships and solutions for climate change on a global scale.
  Earth Fellows work on individual and team-based projects which contribute to the University of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Earth Initiative’s work on climate change research-led impact, innovation, engagement, and teaching.
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Please refer the Job description for details