uCreate Student Technician

Other
Midlothian
May 16, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

UE05: £29,588.00 – £33,951.00 per annum, pro rata.

Digital Library / Library and University Collections / Information Services Group.

Part-time: 6 hours per week.

Fixed-term contract: 01 September 2026 to 31 August 2027.

The prospective post holder must be:

  • Current student at the University of Edinburgh; and residing in the UK.
  • Must be a UoE student for the duration of the post and eligible to work 15hrs p/w alongside studies.
  • If you already have an existing work contract with another department within the University of Edinburgh, use your university work email address when applying for this role, not your student UUN email address.

The Opportunity:

Where curiosity becomes impact.

At the University of Edinburgh, you can grow your skills, explore new technologies and make a meaningful contribution to a world leading university community.

We are looking for a current University of Edinburgh student with a strong enthusiasm for making and exploring new technologies. You should have demonstrable expertise in at least two relevant service areas (digital manufacture, electronics, programming, 3D digitisation, 3D modelling, multimedia), excellent general IT skills, and the ability to explain technical concepts clearly and accessibly.

You should also be organised, proactive, adaptable and confident working with a wide range of users.

Responsibilities:

In this role, you will provide practical support in at least two uCreate service areas, deliver engaging training sessions, help maintain equipment and contribute to the welcoming, collaborative day to day running of the makerspace. You will support users with different levels of experience and help them use equipment safely, confidently and effectively.

Benefits:

  • Professional development and subject matter expertise
  • Opportunities to develop new skills and broaden your experience
  • Variety every day
  • Contributing to the work and purpose of the University

This post is part time (6 hours per week); 100% on campus working.

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. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

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. On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 21 May 2026.

Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm UK time.

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