Applications now open for the NES/CSO Postdoctoral Lectureship Scheme

NHS Education Scotland and the Chief Scientist Office are delighted to announce that the next round of their joint lectureship scheme is now open for applications.

Applications are invited from speciality registrars in training who hold a Scottish NTN and have completed (or will shortly complete) a PhD or MD and wish to spend 50% of their time on research and 50% of their time in clinical training. As such, these Lectureships posts are integrated academic training posts they will run until the CCT has been achieved.

Further details and the link to the application portal can be found on the Postdoctoral Clinical Lectureships page. Please ensure you have read through the eligibility criteria to assess your eligibility for the scheme before applying. 

The deadline for applications is Midday, Monday 26th January 2026.