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Senior Clinical Lecturer, Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

This post represents an exciting opportunity to join a team of academic GPs in the highly rated School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition based at the Foresterhill Campus.Applications are invited from General Practitioners registered with the General Medical Council.  The post holder will therefore be part of a team with an international reputation in medical education.  Based on one of the biggest healthcare 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 first in the UK to study Medicine in the Guardian League Tables of UK Medical Schools in 2024, reflecting it 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
£103,242 per annum, pro rata
Ref No
MED213A
Closing Date
14-OCT-2024

Lecturer, Psychology

The School of Psychology at the University of Aberdeen delivers excellent teaching and learning within a vibrant research-led educational environment. We pride ourselves on cultivating a supportive and collegiate academic community for our staff and students. As part of the continued development and expansion of the School, we are looking to recruit new members of teaching-focused academic staff to join our dedicated, welcoming, and inspiring team. 

School/Section
Psychology
Division
Unspecified
Staff Category
Academic
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 7
Salary
£45,585 - £54,395
Ref No
PSY066A
Closing Date
03-OCT-2024

Clinical Research Fellow, 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. A clinical or translational higher degree is essential for entering this scheme and this post will support an exceptional individual at the right stage in their career to work towards successful completion of a PhD in Cardiovascular Medicine.

School/Section
Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition
Division
Institute of Medical Sciences
Staff Category
Research
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Clinical Lecturer
Salary
£43,504 - £49,126
Ref No
IMS293R
Closing Date
30-SEP-2024

Research Fellow, Law

We are looking to appoint a motivated and accomplished individual for a full-time three-year position of postdoctoral Research Fellow for the TRANSECTS project (TRANSitions In Energy For Coastal Communities Over Time And Space). The postholder will be based in the School of Law but will support an interdisciplinary team at the University of Aberdeen and other members of the consortium to develop case studies in just marine energy transitions.

School/Section
Law
Division
Unspecified
Staff Category
Research
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 6
Salary
£37,099 - £41,732
Ref No
LAW079R
Closing Date
04-OCT-2024

Teaching Assistant, Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

We are seeking a Teaching Assistant / Demonstrator with qualifications and experience in Anatomy to join the vibrant team of academic, technical, and professional services staff in the delivery of our world-class MBChB, BSc, BDS, Physician Associate and Science teaching programmes.  The post will be located in the University’s Suttie Centre, on the Foresterhill Healthcare Campus.

School/Section
Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition
Division
Institute of Education in Healthcare and Medical Sciences
Staff Category
Academic
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 5
Salary
£31,396 - £34,980
Ref No
MED211A
Closing Date
25-SEP-2024

Clinical Teaching Fellow/ Lecturer, Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Dental Surgeons for the full-time post of Clinical Lecturer or full-time Clinical Teaching Fellow in Restorative Dentistry at the Aberdeen Dental Hospital and Institute of Dentistry. Candidates who wish to work part-time will be considered.

School/Section
Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition
Division
Institute of Dentistry
Staff Category
Academic
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Clinical Lecturer
Salary
£43,504 - £82,664
Ref No
DEN051A
Closing Date
25-OCT-2024

Research Fellow, Geosciences

We are seeking a full-time Research Fellow in zooarchaeology/palaeontology to join the team of major new UKRI-funded research project ‘People, Animals, Landscapes and Environments of Late Glacial Scotland’ (PALaEoScot), led by Professor Kate Britton. 

School/Section
Geosciences
Division
Archaeology
Staff Category
Research
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 6
Salary
£37,099 - £39,347
Ref No
GEO464R
Closing Date
02-OCT-2024

Early Career Academic Programme 2024, Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

The University of Aberdeen, NHS Education for Scotland (NES) and NHS Grampian and Highland are excited to recruit to the Early Career Clinical Academic Programme (ECAP). This opportunity is part of the Aberdeen Clinical Academic Training (ACAT) programmes and is intended for entrants to core training programmes (CT1-2 or IMT) or run-through ST training in any discipline with NHS Grampian or NHS Highland starting in 2024.

School/Section
Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition
Division
Unspecified
Staff Category
Academic
Position Type
Part Time
Grade
n/a
Salary
Honorary Status
Ref No
ECAP2024
Closing Date
02-OCT-2024

Research Fellow, Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

We seek a Research Fellow to work on mechanisms of human chromosome stability in the laboratory of Professor Anne Donaldson & Dr Shin-ichiro Hiraga.  The successful candidate will join a well-funded, dynamic research team within an interactive group of laboratories sharing an interest in chromosome biology.

School/Section
Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition
Division
Institute of Medical Sciences
Staff Category
Research
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 6
Salary
£37,099 - £40,521
Ref No
IMS292R
Closing Date
27-SEP-2024

Research Fellow, Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

We seek a Research Fellow to work on mechanisms of chromosome maintenance in the laboratory of Professor Anne Donaldson & Dr Shin-ichiro Hiraga.  The successful candidate will join a well-funded, dynamic research team within an interactive group of laboratories sharing an interest in chromosome biology.

School/Section
Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition
Division
Institute of Medical Sciences
Staff Category
Research
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 6
Salary
£37,099 - £40,521
Ref No
IMS291R
Closing Date
27-SEP-2024