We have produced a PDF guide for research staff starting a research position at the University of Edinburgh. Developed by the Institute for Academic Development, this guide covers the following:
- Links to relocation advice from within the University, for those moving to Edinburgh
- Inductions available from around the University
- Key areas to think about to successfully transition into your Postdoc
Beginning Your Research Position in Edinburgh (PDF) - download now
Other useful information
Thriving in your research position
A guide to support research staff starting a position at the University of Edinburgh ‘Being a researcher in Edinburgh: Thriving in Your Research Position’ has also been developed and this can be accessed here:
Being a researcher in Edinburgh: Thriving in your Research Position
New staff career development timeline: career planning guide for new research staff
A comprehensive guide designed to highlight key resources for career planning and the stage at which you might need them during your time at the University of Edinburgh.
Career planning guide for new research staff (PDF)
University information for new staff
On-Boarding - Induction information from HR
Living in Edinburgh - information for new staff moving to the City
If you can’t find what you need here or if you find something that we could add to these pages, let us know (iad.researchers@ed.ac.uk)