NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer in Paediatric Dentistry
An integrated clinical and academic training position in paediatric dentistry at the University of Liverpool.
Best for:Best for qualified dental clinicians holding a PhD who wish to pursue an integrated academic and clinical career in paediatric dentistry.
Overview
The University of Liverpool, in partnership with NHS England North West, invites applications for an NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer in Paediatric Dentistry. This full-time, fixed-term position divides time evenly between academic research within the School of Dentistry's Oral Health Research Group and specialist clinical training across regional healthcare sites. The successful candidate will develop a sustainable postdoctoral research program, secure personal grant funding, and publish peer-reviewed papers while completing clinical training toward a Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCST). Mentorship and academic oversight will be provided by Professor Sondos Albadri.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent postdoctoral research aligned with the Oral Health Research Group
- Prepare and submit grant applications for further personal research funding
- Publish high-quality research findings in peer-reviewed journals
- Undertake specialist clinical training in paediatric dentistry following the GDC curriculum
- Deliver clinical care across Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Alder Hey Children's Hospital, and community sites
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary clinical and academic teams
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in a relevant discipline
Language: English
Instruction: English
Publications: Evidence of capability to publish peer-reviewed research
- Completed submission of a PhD thesis by the application closing date
- Demonstrated potential for excellence in both clinical practice and academic research
- Experience in conducting health-related or dental research
- Eligibility for GDC registration and clinical practice in the UK
- Must have submitted a PhD thesis by the closing date and been awarded the degree prior to appointment
- Applicants without a National Training Number in Paediatric Dentistry must apply to the national specialty recruitment via Oriel
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-10
Interested candidates must complete the online application via the university recruitment portal by the stated deadline. Applicants lacking a National Training Number must also submit a separate application through the national Oriel recruitment portal for specialty benchmarking. Informal enquiries can be directed to Professor Sondos Albadri via email.
- CV
- Cover letter
Contact
Sondos Albadri· Professor
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