NHS Research Scotland (NRS) and Scottish universities Scottish Senior Clinical Fellowship Scheme 2018
Applications are invited from outstanding early career clinical academics (medical or dental) for five-year tenure track senior research fellowships to be held in one of the five Scottish universities with Medical or Dental Schools.
The scheme aims to support outstanding clinical scientists in their transition to leadership and provides an attractive research-focussed entry point to a permanent clinical academic career in one of five excellent research environments. The Academy of Medical Sciences is a partner in this scheme and those appointed will be invited to join the Academy’s Mentoring programme.
The scheme is funded by a partnership between the Chief Scientist’s Office, Scottish NHS Boards (which together support NRS) and the universities of Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow and St Andrews.
Requirements
All applicants should have:
- post-doctoral (PhD/MD) research experience
- a strong publication record in your discipline
- have won competitive research or fellowship funding prior to application
All applicants require support from the Head of the Medical/Dental School. Potential applicants are encouraged to make specific enquires of each of the partner universities.
The deadline for applications is 5pm 11 June 2018.