University of Edinburgh Recruitment 2026: Applications Invited for Postdoctoral Research Associate in Racehorse Welfare

University of Edinburgh Recruitment 2026: Applications Invited for Postdoctoral Research Associate in Racehorse Welfare

The Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom, has invited applications for the position of Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA). The role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in racehorse welfare and behavioural medicine, focusing on improving welfare assessment and management practices within training environments.

Position Details

• Position: Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA)

• Institution: University of Edinburgh

• Department/School: R(D)SVS – The Roslin Institute

• Reports To: Dr Gemma Pearson, Lecturer in Equine Behavioural Medicine

• Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

About the Role

The successful candidate will conduct research in racehorse welfare, contributing to the development and evaluation of the QBA (Qualitative Behaviour Assessment) app in racehorse training yards.

The position involves contributing to the overall direction and management of the research project while disseminating research findings through publications, presentations, and engagement activities.

Key Responsibilities

The selected candidate will:

Research and Project Delivery (75%)

• Plan and execute specific components of the research project under the guidance of the Principal Investigator.

• Conduct experimental research on racehorse welfare using qualitative behavioural assessment techniques.

• Analyse and interpret research data.

• Maintain high standards of data integrity, record keeping, and research documentation.

Dissemination and Publications (15%)

• Present and discuss research findings within and beyond the research group.

• Publish research outputs as first or co-author in peer-reviewed journals.

• Present findings at conferences and academic events.

Supervision and Mentoring (5%)

• Supervise students and junior staff working on the project as required.

Academic Engagement and Outreach (5%)

• Support wider institute activities in teaching, research dissemination, and outreach initiatives.

Why Apply?

This position offers candidates the opportunity to:

• Work at one of the world's leading research-intensive universities.

• Contribute to impactful research in equine welfare and behavioural medicine.

• Collaborate with experts at the internationally recognised Roslin Institute.

• Develop expertise in behavioural assessment methodologies and applied animal welfare research.

• Build a strong international research profile through publications and collaborative research activities.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to review the detailed eligibility requirements and submit their applications through the official University of Edinburgh careers portal.

Applications are invited from motivated researchers passionate about advancing evidence-based approaches to racehorse welfare and behavioural science.

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