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THE UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, MEDICAL SCIENCES & NUTRITION
INSTITUTE OF APPLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
SENIOR CLINICAL LECTURER IN NEUROLOGY
REF: IHS135A
We wish to recruit a Senior Clinical Lecturer in Neurology, based within the Institute of Applied Health Sciences (IAHS) with a strong research background in Epidemiology, Population Health, Health Data Research or another areas of Health Services Research that complements existing strengths at Aberdeen.
Funded jointly by the University and NHS Grampian, this substantive post is aimed at individuals at Consultant level within Neurology. The appointee will be accorded NHS Honorary Consultant status as appropriate and will contribute to the clinical work of the NHS Department.
They will also contribute to teaching programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate who has shown commitment to a clinical academic career, completed a PhD, held a fellowship, won grants from national funding bodies and had a track record of publishing high impact research.
The University of Aberdeen has a rare combination of internationally recognised strengths in both biomedical and population-based research and robust partnerships exist between clinical academics and medical science and health service researchers and their colleagues in the healthcare professions in primary and secondary care.
The postholder will work at Foresterhill, the second largest single site medical complex in Europe, adjacent to the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Emergency Care Centre and Maternity and Children’s hospitals and containing a wealth of academic and clinical buildings.
Salary will be at the appropriate point on the , per annum and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.
Informal enquiries should be made to Professor Siladitya Bhattacharya, Head of School (s.bhattacharya@abdn.ac.uk) or Dr Carl Counsell, Clinical Reader in Neurology (carl.counsell@abdn.ac.uk).
Should you require a visa to undertake employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship under the requirements of the Skilled Worker visa. At the time an offer of appointment is made, you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualification and competency in English. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. Please do not hesitate to contact Grant Rae, HR Adviser (e-mail: grant.rae@abdn.ac.uk) for further information.
To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs
Job Reference Number: IHS135A
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 6 March 2023.
The School of Medicine, Medical Science and Nutrition embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.