The posting
Job Description
Grade UE07: £41,885.00 - £49,798.00 per annum
School of Engineering
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Fixed-term: to 31st December 2028
Use your knowledge to drive change. Be part of something bigger.
The Opportunity
Join the EPIC team to develop ground-breaking remote electroencephalogram (EEG) technology with built-in AI detection software, enabling early and equitable diagnosis of epilepsy in infants. This full-time, fixed-term postdoctoral position is funded by EPSRC and offers the opportunity to lead the development of prototypes, collaborate with families, clinicians, and engineers, and contribute to transforming epilepsy care in the UK.
EPIC, “Enabling the early and equitable diagnosis of epilepsy in infants in the community” (https://usher.ed.ac.uk/epic-infant), is an interdisciplinary project seeking to meet the urgent need for early and equitable diagnosis of epilepsy in infants. As part of the project, your responsibilities will include:
- Prototype development: Design and iterate the integration of software with EEG hardware in collaboration with manufacturers and stakeholders.
- Stakeholder engagement: Gather and prioritise requirements from families and clinicians to ensure the device meets real-world needs.
- AI and algorithmic integration: Work with EPIC colleagues to integrate AI and signal analysis algorithms into the devices to EEG assessment.
- Ethical approvals: Contribute to ethical approval and sponsor applications to enable home-based validation of prototypes.
- Clinical translation: Build the evidence to support the translation of prototypes into clinical pathways.
You will also have opportunities to:
- Publish findings in high-impact journals and present at conferences.
- Be part of a larger team and interact and collaborate with researchers from different disciplines.
The 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 researchers can develop their careers and passion. As part of the EPIC project, you will be part of a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment, within a highly-motivated team devoted to make a difference in the detection and monitoring of childhood epilepsies and to push for a fast translation of the outputs of the project and the prototype into clinical pathways.
This post is full-time; however, we are open to considering flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.
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How to apply
Please include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- Cover letter, highlighting links to examples of relevant prior work.
Here, you can continue to make a difference. 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:
- You will develop professionally and expand your expertise.
- You will experience opportunities to develop new skills and broaden your experience.
- You will be part of a leading-edge research team.
- You will enjoy responsibility and autonomy.
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
- A competitive salary.
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.
Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
If you are passionate about bridging the gap between engineering and clinical care, eager to lead a high-impact project, and excited by the chance to work with families, clinicians, and cutting-edge technology, this role is for you. The EPIC team values diverse perspectives and encourages applicants from all backgrounds.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens in a new tab).
The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 1st December 2026.
Unless stated otherwise, the closing time for applications is 11:59 pm UK time. If you are applying from outside the UK, the closing time shown on our adverts will automatically adjust to your browser’s local time zone.
Interviews will be held on Monday, 14th December 2026.
About Us
As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.
Engineering has been taught at Edinburgh in one form or another since 1673. In 2002, the present School of Engineering was formed from the previously existing departments of Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics and Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Since then, the School has grown from strength to strength, growing rapidly in the last 5 years, now having the largest number of students among the seven Schools in the College of Science and Engineering, offering undergraduate degree programmes across all disciplines and taught Masters courses in niche areas. All of the undergraduate degree programmes are accredited by the relevant professional institutions.
The School of Engineering addresses diverse complex challenges across the entire field of engineering, at the micro- and macro/global scales. At the microscopic scale, its research supports the design and deployment of novel nanotechnology and devices for biological monitoring and medical diagnosis; at the macro/global scale, it optimises the security and sustainability of the built environment and develops engineering solutions to climate change issues. In REF 2021 the joint submission from the University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt University to General Engineering was ranked 1st in Scotland and 3rd in the UK for quality and breadth of research. The ranking cited is based upon the breadth and quality of research which apply standard formula (as used by the Times Higher Education) to the REF 2021 results.
The School has a strong track record in producing more than 50 technology spin-outs and developing industry links that enable our graduates to build career-long relationships. Current research income in the School was c.£22.0M in 2020/21.
We aim to ensure that our culture and systems support flexible and family-friendly working and recognise and value diversity across all our staff and students. The School has an active programme offering support and professional development for all staff; providing mentoring, training, and networking opportunities.
The School of Engineering holds a bronze Athena SWAN award, in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education & research.
Further information, including details of undergraduate & postgraduate taught programmes: www.eng.ed.ac.uk
