Research Assistant in Gaelic Medium Education (GME) Speech Recognition

College/School/Department: College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, School of Literatures, Languages & Cultures, Celtic & Scottish Studies.

Contract: Fixed Term, Part Time (0.45 FTE)

Contract Duration: 01/06/2025 – 31/03/2026

Salary Grade: UE06

Salary:£34,132 - £39,355 pro rata per annum.

Number of Posts: 1

 

The School of Literatures, Languages & Cultures is looking for a Research Assistant in Gaelic Medium Education (GME) Speech Recognition to join us on a fixed term, part-time basis.

You will play a central role in the collection, transcription and management of speech data from Gaelic-speaking children, working closely with schools and local authorities across Scotland. This post offers a unique chance to directly impact language technology advancements and support educational access for Gaelic-speaking communities.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly encouraging individuals with experience or background in Gaelic Medium Education, minority languages or linguistic research. We also particularly welcome applications from members of minority ethnic groups, who are currently under-represented in the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures.

This post is part-time (15.75 hours per week). 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.  

Informal inquiries may be directed to LLC.Recruitment@ed.ac.uk. 

 

Your skills and attributes for success: 

• Undergraduate degree at 2:1 or higher in Gaelic, Celtic Studies or a related subject.
• Fluent and literate in Scottish Gaelic.
• Strong transcription and typing skills (>50 wpm).
• Excellent IT skills, particularly in word processing, spreadsheets, and database management.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage your workload effectively.

Click here for a copy of the full job description. If you already hold a contract of employment with the University of Edinburgh, you should apply for this role via the Internal Applications Portal here.

We do not require references to be provided at the point of application. These will only be requested if you are shortlisted for the position. 

We will not accept applications via email.

 

How to Apply:

Applications should be submitted through People & Money. Please submit a CV and covering letter. Additional documents such as research statements or certificates are welcome, but not mandatory. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

If your application is successful, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK.  Further information is available on our right to work webpages. This post is not open to visa sponsorship.

Successful candidates will also need to obtain PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) clearance from Disclosure Scotland in order to take up the position.

 

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, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total 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. 

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 new browser tab).

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will 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 29th April 2025.

Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone. 

 

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