Supported by NHS Education Scotland (NES) and falling under the Edinburgh Clinical Academic Track (ECAT) umbrella, SCREDS (Scottish Clinical Research Excellence Development Scheme) Postdoctoral Clinical Lectureships are designed to combine specialist training in the successful candidate’s chosen speciality with enhanced academic and research opportunities which will involve a balance of clinical (80%) and research (20%) activities. The aim is to allow each successful applicant to establish a successful research foundation in their chosen area whilst completing clinical training.
These appointments are made by the University with the support of the Postgraduate Dean.
Research (20%)
Successful candidates will be expected to develop a research programme in their chosen area in collaboration with colleagues from the University of Edinburgh and the NHS. This could involve basic, translational or clinical research, or a combination of these. It is expected that the appointees will apply for additional research funding, ideally using the post to apply for postdoctoral and clinician scientist fellowships.
Clinical Training (80%)
The successful applicant will be integrated into the Scottish specialist training programme, which has been recognised for training in the Specialty by the Postgraduate Dean and the Royal Colleges.
Eligibility
Candidates must hold (or obtain by the start date of the post) a specialty training position with a National Training Number (NTN), with the expectation that they will undertake their clinical duties in NHS Lothian. Exceptional circumstances will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Candidates must have GMC registration. Candidates must have a postgraduate degree (PhD or MD) or must have submitted their thesis by the application deadline. Candidates must have relevant clinical experience in chosen specialty, and evidence of conducting research, with a commitment to a career in academic medicine. Candidates must have excellent communication skills and an excellent command of the English language. Evidence of distinction in career to date, e.g. prizes, awards, bursaries is desirable, as are the ability to deliver research that can be published in leading academic publications; a successful record of writing and presenting research; and proactive and efficient administrative ability. Also desirable is experience in undergraduate teaching or postgraduate teaching and a publication record with publications in peer-reviewed journals, presentations of research at conferences, and to be active in attracting grant funding.