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The University of Aberdeen welcomes expressions of interest from external applicants to UKRI Future Leaders Fellowships and other independent fellowship schemes including EU Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships.
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Lecturer in Healthcare Education, Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition
This post is designed for individuals who have a keen interest in teaching for healthcare professionals and who wish to pursue a career with an emphasis on education and training. The main focus of the post is on postgraduate education for healthcare professionals but there are opportunities for involvement in all aspects of medical and dental undergraduate education, including strategic planning and research. You will lead the development and delivery of MSc programmes for healthcare professionals wishing to develop their clinical practice and career opportunities. The main responsibility will be for the MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice, involving online and blended learning modes and designed to fulfil the requirements of Advanced Nurse Practitioner roles or the equivalent for other healthcare professionals. You will also contribute to the MSc Clinical Education and short courses in Critical Care Nursing. You will divide your time between teaching, curriculum management educational research and development.
Research Fellow (Analyst), Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition
The Epidemiology Group (www.abdn.ac.uk/epidemiology) runs and hosts the British Society for Rheumatology (BSR) Psoriatic Arthritis Register (www.abdn.ac.uk/bsr-psa). Funded by, and working with, the British Society for Rheumatology (www.rheumatology.org.uk) the register has been setup to track the progress of people with psoriatic arthritis who are commencing biologic or targeted synthetic Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs (DMARDs) to answer a broad set of research questions around the use, effectiveness and safety of these medications.
Lecturer in Mental Health and Wellbeing, Education
We are looking to recruit a part-time (0.4 FTE) Lecturer within the Department of Mental Health and Well-being. This post arises from an exceptional period of growth in the School of Education and the continuing expansion of the Department capacity.The Department of Mental Health and Wellbeing, offers a range of accredited undergraduate and postgraduate courses and programmes that are highly attractive to students, including a Doctorate in Counselling, Two Masters in Counselling (Person-centred and Pluralistic), PGCert in Supervision, PGCert in Counselling for Children and Young People, a Masters in Mindfulness and an MSci Counselling, Psychology and Education, sitting alongside range of undergraduate-level courses. Our progammes are both highly respected with appropriate professional body validation, accreditation and partnership endorsement. We are seeking to build on this strong foundation through the appointment of a lecturer with expertise and experience in Pluralistic Therapy to support the growth of the MSc and Doctoral programmes.
Research Assistant (Early Stage Researcher), Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition
Applications that are not submitted through the EDICT portal (https://www.edictproject.eu/) will not be considered. Please do not apply through the Aberdeen system. The Aberdeen Centre for Evaluation (ACE) has a remit to do research on the best ways to provide health care, and to train those working in the health services in research methods. The Centre’s specific aims are to work for the implementation of better health and social care, identify developments within health and social care that are effective, efficient and high quality, and explore and understand experiences of health and social care.
Lecturer in Computer Science, Natural & Computing Sciences
The School of Natural and Computing Sciences is looking to appoint a full-time staff member at Lecturer level in Computing Science to, initially, teach introductory courses on our launch BSc programme in Computing Science and MSc Artificial Intelligence. As our degrees programmes become more established, teaching duties may change to more advanced courses. The expectation is that all teaching is carried out in India over the course of one semester, with additional student project supervision from either India or Aberdeen. The post will be a teaching and research (T&R) position with the successful candidate expected to develop a high-quality programme of research. Research topics that align with our core research groups are strongly encouraged, as are candidates working in interdisciplinary computing science areas or in areas linked to collaborative opportunities in Mumbai.
Research Assistant, Natural & Computing Sciences
This post will be based within the School of Natural and Computing Sciences at the University of Aberdeen. The School has strong expertise in computer science, data science, and artificial intelligence, with a growing emphasis on interdisciplinary and applied research.
Lecturer in Mathematics, Natural & Computing Sciences
The School of Natural and Computing Sciences is looking to appoint a full-time staff member at Lecturer level in Mathematics to, initially, teach introductory maths courses on our launch programmes in Computing Science and Data Science and our Mathematics degree in year 2. Once the degrees programmes become more established, teaching duties may change to more advanced courses. The expectation is that all teaching is carried out in India over the course of one semester, with additional student project supervision from either India or Aberdeen. The post will be a teaching and research (T&R) position with the successful candidate expected to develop a high-quality programme of research. Research topics will not be limited to pure mathematics, with areas that align with our institutional interdisciplinary themes, or with areas such as financial mathematics linked to collaborative opportunities in Mumbai also of interest.
Teaching Fellow, Geosciences
We are seeking a 1.0 FTE Teaching Fellow in Cultural Heritage for a 10-month post to provide undergraduate and postgraduate teaching cover for a faculty member on research leave.
Vice-Principal (Global Engagement & Partnerships), University Senior Management
The University of Aberdeen seeks to appoint an outstanding senior leader as Vice-Principal (Global Engagement & Partnerships). This is a pivotal role within the University’s Senior Management Team, reporting to the Principal and Vice-Chancellor, and will shape and deliver the institution’s global strategy in support of our Aberdeen 2040 vision. The Vice-Principal (Global Engagement & Partnerships) will lead the development and implementation of the University’s Global Strategy, strengthening and governing strategic international partnerships, expanding Transnational Education (TNE), and enhancing global student recruitment, reputation and income generation. The role includes oversight of established and emerging international partnerships, strategic market development, and representation of the University at the highest levels nationally and internationally. The postholder will work closely with fellow Vice-Principals, Deans and professional services colleagues to ensure that global engagement activity supports research excellence, educational quality, innovation and sustainable growth.
Vice-Principal - Research, University Senior Management
The University of Aberdeen seeks to appoint an outstanding senior academic leader as Vice-Principal (Research). This is a pivotal role within the University’s Senior Management Team, reporting to the Principal and Vice-Chancellor, and will shape and deliver the institution’s research strategy in support of our Aberdeen 2040 vision.The Vice-Principal (Research) will lead all aspects of institutional research strategy and policy, fostering a positive and inclusive research culture and enabling colleagues to deliver world-leading, impactful research. The role includes oversight of research governance, REF preparation, interdisciplinary development, research income growth, and external engagement with funders, government, and strategic partners. The postholder will work closely with fellow Vice-Principals, Deans, Heads of School, and the Director of Research and Innovation to ensure alignment across research, innovation, global engagement, and education.