NIHR Clinical Lecturer in Primary Care
Up to four years of post-doctoral training for a general practitioner to develop an independent research and education career.
Best for:Best for general practitioners with a completed PhD or MD thesis aiming to build an academic and clinical leadership career in primary care research.
Overview
UCL's Department of Primary Care and Population Health offers a prestigious NIHR-funded clinical lectureship designed for qualified general practitioners seeking to establish themselves as independent researchers and leaders. The appointee will engage in advanced post-doctoral training, focusing on prevention and public health research within a multidisciplinary academic environment. Responsibilities include designing and executing a coherent research programme, contributing to teaching, and leveraging extensive networks across primary care and public health. Candidates must combine clinical practice eligibility with strong academic potential and have submitted their doctoral thesis prior to taking up the post.
What you'll do
- Develop and execute a coherent, high-impact research programme focusing on primary care prevention and public health
- Contribute to teaching and educational activities within the department
- Collaborate with local and national primary care networks, datasets, and multidisciplinary research teams
- Pursue external funding opportunities and contribute to academic publications
- Engage in post-doctoral professional development as an emerging academic leader
Requirements
Degree required: PhD or MD thesis submitted at the time of application and fully awarded by the start date
Language: English; professional proficiency
Instruction: English
Publications: Demonstrable research output appropriate for post-doctoral career stage
- Completion of General Practitioner vocational training and acquisition of MRCGP or equivalent
- Demonstrated potential for independent academic research, education, and leadership
- Experience or strong interest in primary care prevention and public health
- Registered medical practitioner fully eligible for registration with the General Medical Council
- Registered on the NHS performers list as a General Medical Practitioner
- Must not have previously completed more than one NIHR Clinical Lectureship
- Must have submitted a PhD or MD thesis upon application and have it fully awarded by 1/9/2027
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-03
Candidates must submit their application through the online recruitment portal before the specified deadline. Ensure all required professional registration and academic credentials are documented.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Proof of medical registration
Contact
Joe Rosenthal· Professor
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