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Senior Clinical Lecturer (Scholarship), Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

Applications are invited from General Practitioners registered with the General Medical Council. These posts are based in the Institute of Education in Healthcare and Medical Sciences, part of the School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition. The post holders will therefore be part of a team with an international reputation in medical education. Based on one of the biggest health campuses in Europe, our students benefit from a systems-based integrated approach. The role offers excellent opportunities for development of medical education skills with outstanding facilities and a supportive culture provided by the School and within the wider university setting. The Institute is proud of its position ranking Aberdeen as number 1 in the UK to study Medicine in the Guardian League Tables of UK Medical Schools in 2024, reflecting its student-centred approach.

School/Section
Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition
Division
Institute of Education in Healthcare and Medical Sciences
Staff Category
Academic
Position Type
Part Time
Grade
n/a
Salary
10% of £118,647 per annum, pro rata
Ref No
MED250A
Closing Date
02-FEB-2026

Research Fellow, Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

The Institute of Education in Healthcare and Medical Sciences, located within the School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition, University of Aberdeen, is one of the UK’s leading centres for medical, medical sciences and dental education. The Institute launched the Centre of Healthcare Education Research and Innovation (CHERI) in May 2017. Led by Dr Anita Laidlaw, CHERI’s vision is to achieve a global reputation for academic excellence in healthcare education research, by supporting high-quality, important research focusing on relevant issues, and developing tomorrow’s researchers.

School/Section
Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition
Division
Institute of Education in Healthcare and Medical Sciences
Staff Category
Research
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 6
Salary
£38,784 - £46,049
Ref No
MED249R
Closing Date
27-JAN-2026

Lecturer in Public Law and Anti SLAPP, Law

The University of Aberdeen’s School of Law is an ambitious School with a long history of high quality and innovative teaching and research. Consistently ranked in the Top 20 UK Law Schools (rated 12 in the Times and 13 in the Guardian University Guide 2026).  We are committed to equality and diversity and hold an Athena Swan Bronze Award. We have a supportive research culture which will encourage and enable the successful candidate to pursue their research ambitions.

School/Section
Law
Division
Unspecified
Staff Category
Academic
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 7
Salary
£47,389 - £56,535
Ref No
LAW084A
Closing Date
27-JAN-2026

Lecturer in Maritime and Commercial Law, Law

The University of Aberdeen’s School of Law is an ambitious School with a long history of high quality and innovative teaching and research. Consistently ranked in the Top 20 UK Law Schools (rated 12 in the Times and 13 in the Guardian University Guide 2026).  We are committed to equality and diversity and hold an Athena Swan Bronze Award. We have a supportive research culture which will encourage and enable the successful candidate to pursue their research ambitions.

School/Section
Law
Division
Unspecified
Staff Category
Academic
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 7
Salary
£47,389 - £56,535
Ref No
LAW083A
Closing Date
27-JAN-2026

Vice-Principal (Regional Engagement & Innovation), University Senior Management

Founded in 1495, the University of Aberdeen is Scotland’s third oldest university and the fifth oldest in the UK. Today, we are recognised as one of the country’s leading institutions, ranked 18th in the UK by the Guardian University Guide 2026 and 23rd by the Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026. Our education and impact are powered by world-class research across five interdisciplinary priority areas: Energy Transition; Social Inclusion and Cultural Diversity; Environment and Biodiversity; Data and AI; and Health, Nutrition and Wellbeing.We are deeply committed to playing a leading role in the economic, social and cultural life of our region, working in partnership to deliver innovation, enterprise and inclusive growth locally, nationally and internationally.

School/Section
University Senior Management
Division
Vice Principals' Office
Staff Category
Academic
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Competitive
Salary
Competitive Remuneration package - Competitive Remuneration package
Ref No
VPO22A
Closing Date
30-JAN-2026

Provost, University Senior Management

Founded in 1495, the University of Aberdeen is Scotland’s third oldest university and the fifth oldest in the UK. Today, we are recognised as one of the country’s leading institutions, ranked 18th in the UK by the Guardian University Guide 2026 and 23rd by the Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026. Our education is powered by world-class research in five interdisciplinary priority areas: Energy Transition; Social Inclusion and Cultural Diversity; Environment and Biodiversity; Data and AI; and Health, Nutrition and Wellbeing.

School/Section
University Senior Management
Division
Principal's Office
Staff Category
Academic
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Competitive
Salary
Competitive Remuneration package - Competitive Remuneration package
Ref No
PRO001A
Closing Date
30-JAN-2026