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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 32 live vacancies across 3 institutions, including University of Glasgow, Harper Adams University and University of Lancashire. Advertised salaries range from £23,660 to £77,389 a year.

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

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Research Computing Infrastructure Engineer

University of Glasgow · Information Services / Research Computing as a Service (RCaaS)

Glasgow Permanent £41,885–£46,970 / year
Posted 9 Nov
Closes 23 Nov 2026
Posted 9 Nov
Closes 23 Nov 2026

Clinical Research Fellow

University of Glasgow · School of Infection and Immunity

Glasgow Fixed-term £52,229–£77,389 / year
Posted 6 Nov
Closes in 11 days
Posted 6 Nov
Closes in 11 days

Technician

University of Glasgow · School of Infection and Immunity

Glasgow Fixed-term £28,592–£31,861 / year
Posted 6 Nov
Closes 23 Nov 2026
Posted 6 Nov
Closes 23 Nov 2026

Research Associate

University of Glasgow · SCW&H (School/Centre for Work & Health)

Glasgow Fixed-term £41,885–£46,970 / year
Posted 6 Nov
Closes 1 Dec 2026
Posted 6 Nov
Closes 1 Dec 2026

Research Assistant

University of Glasgow

Glasgow Fixed-term £34,630–£38,448 / year
Posted 6 Nov
Closes in 11 days
Posted 6 Nov
Closes in 11 days

Senior School Administrator - Full Time, Maternity Cover

Harper Adams University · Harper & Keele Veterinary School

Newport Fixed-term £27,319–£31,236 / year
Posted 6 Nov
Closes in 13 days
Posted 6 Nov
Closes in 13 days

Research and PGR Office Administrator (Full Time, Permanent)

Harper Adams University · Research Office

Newport Permanent £26,615–£28,592 / year
Posted 5 Nov
Closes in 13 days
Posted 5 Nov
Closes in 13 days

Research Associate Grade 7: PEEN (Plasmon-Enhanced Expansion Nanoscopy)

University of Glasgow · James Watt School of Engineering

Glasgow Fixed-term £41,885–£46,970 / year
Posted 4 Nov
Closes 2 Dec 2026
Posted 4 Nov
Closes 2 Dec 2026

Residences Officer (x 2), Permanent

Harper Adams University · Student Services

Newport Permanent £26,321–£28,592 / year
Posted 4 Nov
Closes 29 Nov 2026
Posted 4 Nov
Closes 29 Nov 2026

Research Associate

University of Glasgow

Glasgow Fixed-term £41,885–£46,970 / year
Posted 3 Nov
Closes 24 Nov 2026
Posted 3 Nov
Closes 24 Nov 2026

Lecturer in Creative Writing (Research & Teaching)

University of Glasgow · School of Critical Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

Glasgow Permanent £41,885–£59,390 / year
Posted 3 Nov
Closes 24 Nov 2026
Posted 3 Nov
Closes 24 Nov 2026

SGSAH Head of Strategy and Operations

University of Glasgow · Scottish Graduate School for Arts and Humanities (SGSAH)

Glasgow Fixed-term £61,165–£68,817 / year
Posted 3 Nov
Closes 1 Dec 2026
Posted 3 Nov
Closes 1 Dec 2026

RIG Strategy Manager

University of Glasgow · Realities and Immersion Glasgow (RIG) / Information Services

Glasgow Permanent £51,258–£59,390 / year
Posted 3 Nov
Closes 1 Dec 2026
Posted 3 Nov
Closes 1 Dec 2026

Control Room Operator

University of Lancashire · Professional Services

Preston Permanent £28,616–£30,836 / year
Posted 3 Nov
Closes 29 Nov 2026
Posted 3 Nov
Closes 29 Nov 2026

Assistant Professor (Singapore Campus)

University of Glasgow · University of Glasgow Singapore (UGS) — Computing Science

Singapore Permanent Competitive salary will commensurate with experience and agreed on appointment
Posted 2 Nov
Closes 24 Nov 2026
Posted 2 Nov
Closes 24 Nov 2026

Lecturer in Scottish Literature (Research & Teaching)

University of Glasgow · School of Critical Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

Glasgow Permanent £41,885–£46,970 / year
Posted 2 Nov
Closes 23 Nov 2026
Posted 2 Nov
Closes 23 Nov 2026

Herdsperson Permanent, Full Time (45 hours per week)

Harper Adams University · Support Staff

Newport Permanent £35,700–£38,749 / year
Posted 2 Nov
Closes 4 Jan 2027
Posted 2 Nov
Closes 4 Jan 2027

Fitness Coach

University of Glasgow · UofG Sport

Glasgow Fixed-term £26,320–£27,865 / year
Posted 2 Nov
Closes in 7 days
Posted 2 Nov
Closes in 7 days

Second Chef (Permanent, Full-Time 37 hours per week, predominantly Monday to Friday during term time)

Harper Adams University · Support Staff

Newport Permanent £26,615–£28,592 / year
Posted 2 Nov
Closes in 7 days
Posted 2 Nov
Closes in 7 days

Senior Clinical Teacher

University of Lancashire · School of Dentistry

Preston Permanent Clinical Senior Lecturer per annum pro rata
Posted 30 Oct
Closes in 13 days
Posted 30 Oct
Closes in 13 days

Dental Nurse

University of Lancashire · School of Dentistry

Preston Permanent £27,241–£30,180 / year
Posted 30 Oct
Closes in 13 days
Posted 30 Oct
Closes in 13 days

Executive Assistant

University of Lancashire · Vice-Chancellor's Office

Preston · Hybrid Permanent £30,986–£35,302 / year
Posted 30 Oct
Closes in 11 days
Posted 30 Oct
Closes in 11 days

Groundsperson

University of Lancashire · Professional Services

Preston Permanent £24,699–£27,339 / year
Posted 29 Oct
Closes in 3 days
Posted 29 Oct
Closes in 3 days

Senior Demonstrator - Photography

University of Lancashire · School of Arts and Media

Preston Permanent £30,986–£35,302 / year
Posted 29 Oct
Closes in 3 days
Posted 29 Oct
Closes in 3 days

Lecturer in Policing

University of Lancashire

Preston Permanent £43,099–£49,798 / year
Posted 27 Oct
Closes tomorrow
Posted 27 Oct
Closes tomorrow