NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer in General Psychiatry or General Practice
Combine clinical practice with academic research in mental health or primary care as an NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer.
Best for:Best for clinical academics, higher trainees in psychiatry, and post-CCT general practitioners seeking to develop an academic research career.
Overview
The University of Liverpool invites applications for an NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer in General Psychiatry or General Practice within the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. This integrated clinical and academic training post divides time equally between academic research and clinical duties. The successful candidate will pursue independent research aligned with the NIHR priority theme of multiple long-term conditions while working towards an intermediate fellowship application. Applicants must be higher trainees in psychiatry or post-CCT general practitioners with a strong doctoral research background and leadership potential.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent academic research for 50% of the working time, focusing on multiple long-term conditions
- Deliver high-impact publications and secure external research funding
- Fulfill clinical duties as a General Practitioner in an NHS practice or within a mental health trust for psychiatry trainees
- Develop applications for externally funded intermediate research fellowships such as MRC or NIHR
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the Institute of Population Health and partner trusts
Requirements
Degree required: Higher research degree (MD/PhD or equivalent)
Language: English
Instruction: English
Publications: Evidence of peer-reviewed publications and research output appropriate to career stage
- Demonstrated success and potential in doctoral or higher research
- Track record of scientific publications and presentations
- Ability to secure funding or design competitive grant applications for clinical research
- Clear medium and long-term career goals in clinical academia
- ST4-ST6 level higher trainees in psychiatry or post-CCT General Practitioners
- General practitioners must be on the GMC GP Register
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-12
Candidates must submit an online application through the University of Liverpool recruitment portal. Ensure all required documentation and evidence of registration status are attached before the submission deadline.
- CV
- Cover letter
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