The posting
Job Description
Grade UE08: £50,253- £61, 759 per annum
CMVM/ Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Full Time: 35 hours per week
Fixed Term: 5 years
Where discovery never stops. Be part of something bigger.
The University isn’t just any employer. We are part of a local community and a contributor to global thinking, progress and research. In Edinburgh, you are in one of the world’s most attractive cities with active arts and social sectors, while working in a university that has made significant contributions to society, medicine, physics and teaching for over four centuries. Our people have helped create the modern world and are working on more ground-breaking technologies and practices. Join the University of Edinburgh and you’ll be making a difference to everything around you.
The Opportunity:
Since 2008, the College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine (CMVM) at the University of Edinburgh has appointed some of the brightest academic minds to undertake a clinical PhD via the Wellcome-funded ECAT programme.
People have always been at the heart of our work. As part of the University, you are a part of our community. We are looking for people with drive, determination, and a passion for what they do. We are a place where everyone is welcome and offer a range of policies and benefits designed to support you in building the right meaningful/personalised flexibility for you.
Building on the research training excellence developed over that period, and with a combination of external and institutional (CMVM) PhD funding, the ECAT programme continues to go from strength to strength. We now seek to recruit an ECAT Veterinary Clinical Lecturer for an August 2027 start.
The successful candidate will have access to cutting-edge infrastructure, large-scale data resources and a diverse supervisory pool of internationally competitive investigators. This environment will support ambitious, curiosity-driven researchers, building upon established strengths in genetics, cell biology, in vivo model systems, human disease and health data science while enabling novel, interdisciplinary approaches to fundamental biological, technological and social mechanisms underpinning health and disease.
Before beginning the three-year PhD project, a lead-in year will feature 0.7 FTE dedicated research time to support development of external funding applications, and the post-PhD year will feature protected research time to work towards substantiative further funding.
Candidates will be expected to identify and apply for external PhD funding during their lead-in year.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- evidence of high academic achievement
- you will have completed an internship and/or residency or experience in clinical practice
Candidates who have already undertaken a period of research leading to a doctoral degree are not eligible to apply.
A Skilled Worker Visa is an essential requirement for non-UK citizens.
Level 2 Disclosure check (Standard Disclosure) required.
A career with us has a range of other benefits, including leading-edge research, opportunities for publication and working within one of the world’s leading universities.
This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.
View the full job description (opens in a new browser tab)
How to apply:
IMPORTANT: there are two application streams and you should apply to the relevant stream for your professional background (Medical & Surgical or Vet – please ensure that this is the correct stream for you. If not, please visit the University’s jobs page and find the correct stream (search for ‘ECAT’).
Applications must be accompanied by a CV and 500-word supporting statement.
Please attach the supporting statement to your CV and upload it as ONE document under “Resume” in the online system. There is no need to include a cover letter.
For the sake of fairness, documents other than the CV and supporting statement will not be considered.
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
- A competitive salary.
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.
Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also a Stonewall Proud Employer, actively promoting LGBTQ+ equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab)
The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 9 November 2026.
Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11.59pm UK time. If you are applying outside the UK, the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browser’s local time zone.
Interviews will be held in person in Edinburgh on 16 December 2026.
About Us
As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.
The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies (https://vet.ed.ac.uk/about/what-we-do) (opens in a new browser tab) is a one-of-a-kind centre of excellence in clinical activity, teaching and research. Our purpose-built campus, set against the Pentland Hills Regional Park, is home to over 800 staff and a thriving student community (https://vet.ed.ac.uk/education) (opens in a new browser tab).
The School comprises the Roslin Institute, three veterinary hospitals, a pathology unit, innovation centre and a range of research centres and services.
We represent one of the largest concentrations of animal science expertise in Europe, impacting local, regional, national and international communities in terms of economic growth, the provision of clinical services and the advancement of scientific knowledge.
Education The School is widely accredited, enabling our graduates to practise across the globe. We are ranked among the best vet schools in the UK and internationally, evidencing our leadership in veterinary education, research and clinical practice.
The Roslin Institute collaborates closely in delivering research-led teaching to undergraduate veterinary students, and promoting clinical veterinary research and translation.
The School’s position as part of the College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine enables the translation of expertise and knowledge into human health and vice-versa.
Research Impact In a joint submission to the latest UK Research Excellence Framework exercise, research at the School and Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) ranked number one in the UK for agriculture, food and veterinary sciences by combining ratings for each institution. The research environment was rated 100 per cent world leading or internationally excellent, as was the impact of our research on society.
Community The School holds Athena SWAN Silver, and the Roslin Institute Gold. The campus is home to a thriving and diverse community of staff and students, with access to facilities including allotments, cycle facilities, fitness trails, restaurants and a gym.
