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SCREDS Clinical Lecturer in Neurology, Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

The University of Aberdeen is committed to the Scottish Clinical Research Excellence Development Scheme (http://www.scotmt.scot.nhs.uk/specialty/scottish-academic-training-(screds).aspx) and the long-term aim of nurturing and developing future clinical academic leaders.

School/Section
Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition
Division
Institute of Applied Health Sciences
Staff Category
Academic
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Clinical Lecturer
Salary
£48,288 - £85,402
Ref No
IHS168A
Closing Date
03-APR-2025

Senior Lecturer & Director of Professional Legal Education, Law

The School of Law is looking to appoint a part-time (0.5 full-time equivalent (FTE)) Senior Lecturer to act as Director of Professional Legal Education.  The successful candidate will be expected to act as Programme Lead for the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice and to seek to further develop the School’s Professional Legal Education portfolio. 

School/Section
Law
Division
Unspecified
Staff Category
Academic
Position Type
Part Time
Grade
Grade 8
Salary
£59,139 - £66,537 pro rata
Ref No
LAW081A
Closing Date
09-APR-2025

SCREDS Clinical Lecturer in General Practice, Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

The University of Aberdeen is committed to the Scottish Clinical Research Excellence Development Scheme (http://www.scotmt.scot.nhs.uk/specialty/scottish-academic-training-(screds).aspx) and the long-term aim of nurturing and developing future clinical academic leaders. 

School/Section
Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition
Division
Institute of Applied Health Sciences
Staff Category
Academic
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Clinical Lecturer
Salary
£48,288 - £85,402
Ref No
IHS167A
Closing Date
25-MAY-2025

Scots/Doric Language Development Worker, Language, Literature, Music and Visual Culture

Doric/North-East Scots is central to North-East culture and identity. Through the Elphinstone Institute’s research, teaching, and community engagement work, we aim to support its vitality and enhance its status in public, academic, and private life. Building on our existing public-facing work, the appointment of a dedicated Scots/Doric Language Development Worker further demonstrates the Institute’s commitment to the language and deepens the University’s commitment to the region. Working within the framework of our Scots/Doric Language Plan the post holder will both sustain our existing public-facing programme of activities and projects and develop the new exciting ideas and initiatives needed to sustain this vital aspect of local identity. 

School/Section
Language, Literature, Music and Visual Culture
Division
Elphinstone Insitute
Staff Category
Academic
Position Type
Part Time
Grade
Grade 5
Salary
£32,546 - £36,130
Ref No
LAN142A
Closing Date
03-APR-2025

Database Development Manager, Digital & Information Services

The Database Development Team Manager has a key role in leading the Database Development team to maintain and enhance the University's core systems, which support key functions such as Admissions, Student Management, Finance, HR, and Research Systems

School/Section
Digital & Information Services
Division
IT Services
Staff Category
Academic
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 7
Salary
£46,735 - £55,755
Ref No
ITS291A
Closing Date
02-APR-2025

Energy Manager, Estates & Facilities

The University of Aberdeen is looking to recruit an experienced energy management professional. The successful candidate will join the Estates & Facilities directorate as Energy Manager and will lead a team of energy and controls professionals. This is an exciting time to be joining the University, and the new Energy Manager will have a key role to play as the University charts its way towards achieving its Net Zero ambitions.

School/Section
Estates & Facilities
Division
Unspecified
Staff Category
Academic
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 7
Salary
£46,735 - £55,755
Ref No
EST396A
Closing Date
06-APR-2025