ECAT Veterinary Clinical Lecturer
Join a prestigious clinical PhD training programme at the University of Edinburgh combining veterinary practice with cutting-edge biomedical research.
Best for:Best for veterinary clinicians seeking a structured academic career path integrating clinical practice and biomedical research leading to a PhD.
Overview
The University of Edinburgh invites applications for an ECAT Veterinary Clinical Lecturer position starting in August 2027 within the School of Veterinary Studies. This unique role provides an integrated clinical PhD training pathway funded by the Wellcome-supported ECAT programme, offering access to world-class research infrastructure and investigators. The position includes a lead-in year focused on external funding applications, a three-year structured PhD project, and a post-PhD research transition year. Ideal candidates will combine clinical veterinary experience with high academic potential to advance interdisciplinary health and disease research.
What you'll do
- Conduct dedicated research during a 0.7 FTE lead-in year to develop external fellowship and funding applications
- Pursue a rigorous three-year doctoral research project within a diverse supervisory environment
- Leverage large-scale data resources and cutting-edge infrastructure for interdisciplinary scientific studies
- Identify and secure external PhD funding sources during the initial phase of the appointment
- Utilize protected research time post-PhD to establish foundations for subsequent independent funding and career progression
Requirements
Degree required: Veterinary degree or relevant professional clinical qualification
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; professional working proficiency
Instruction: English
Publications: Evidence of high academic achievement; publications are a plus but not strictly mandated for entry
- Demonstrated record of high academic achievement
- Completed professional internship, residency, or substantial experience in clinical practice
- Aptitude for curiosity-driven biomedical or veterinary research
- Capability to formulate competitive grant and funding applications
- Applicants must not have previously undertaken a period of research leading to a doctoral degree
- Non-UK citizens must meet requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-09
Interested candidates must submit their application through the official University of Edinburgh online recruitment portal before the specified deadline. Ensure all required employment and academic documentation is attached to the submission.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Academic transcripts
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