The Opportunity:
We are looking for up to an ambitious medically qualified individual (with current GMC registration) who wishes to start a career as a clinical academic in neurodegenerative disorders research by pursuing a PhD in a world-class research environment. The PhD fellow will be funded by the Anne Rowling Regenerative Neurology Clinic on the Rowling Scholars scheme (www.annerowlingclinic.org/careers/rowling-scholars-scheme). This prestigious scholarship offers a salary on a clinical scale while you study towards a PhD on discovery or translation in neurodegenerative disorders.
You will conduct an original research project that will be co-designed around your scientific vision. The details of the project will be mutually agreed after interview, but is expected to be in the area of human-based discovery and translation in multiple sclerosis. The project will be in line with the research strategy of the Anne Rowling Regenerative Neurology Clinic, which places particular focus on dementias, multiple sclerosis (MS), motor neuron disease (MND) and Parkinson's. Although focussed on MS, there will be opportunities for interested persons to contribute to work with broad applicability across these areas (e.g. in biomarker discovery and digital health).
This post is full-time (40 hours per week), fixed term (36 months) and is expected to start in August 2025, although there can be some flexibility.
Your skills and attributes for success:
Clinically qualified with MBBS (or equivalent) with full GMC registration.
Prior research experience, preferably a BSc or equivalent. This can be in basic (laboratory), translational or clinical research.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Siddharthan Chandran (Siddharthan.Chandran@ed.ac.uk).
As part of this application you will be required to submit a one page document outlining how you meet the essential criteria, as outlined on the job description.
As a valued member of our team you can expect:
A competitive salary of AMN2 £48,288 - £68,710 per annum.
An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our
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and use our reward calculator to discover the total 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 Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT 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 . On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK. NHS Honorary cover An Honorary NHS contract will be sought for the successful post holder. You therefore must be eligible to hold an honorary contract with NHS Lothian, and must also be registered with the General Medical Council. This job requires: Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) Registration Standard Disclosure Check Basic Disclosure Check Ongoing Health Surveillance Wearing a uniform of scrubs in patient-facing roles Using PPE when working in close proximity with patients Key dates to note The closing date for applications is 6 February 2025. Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone. 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. About the Team Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences The Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences (CCBS; Director Professor Colin Smith), part of Edinburgh Medical School and Edinburgh Neuroscience, integrates laboratory and clinical research to study the causes, consequences and treatment of major brain disorders. Anchored in the Edinburgh BioQuarter adjacent to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, and with bases at other Edinburgh hospital sites, CCBS' locations link clinical and laboratory science with informatics and commerce to encourage the free-flowing exchange of ideas, the efficient use of clinical data and joint academic/health service delivery. CCBS comprises 64 Principal Investigators (47 staff and 17 honorary)-including 21 Personal Chairs. Of these, 70% are active NHS clinicians, which grounds the Centre's research aims close to unmet clinical need and facilitates the translation of research findings into real-world impact. The 300+ members of CCBS conduct research of international recognition and reputation and publish approximately 300 papers a year. For further information about our Centre is available on the Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences Website (https://www.ed.ac.uk/clinical-brain-sciences).
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and use our reward calculator to discover the total 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 Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT 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 . On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK. NHS Honorary cover An Honorary NHS contract will be sought for the successful post holder. You therefore must be eligible to hold an honorary contract with NHS Lothian, and must also be registered with the General Medical Council. This job requires: Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) Registration Standard Disclosure Check Basic Disclosure Check Ongoing Health Surveillance Wearing a uniform of scrubs in patient-facing roles Using PPE when working in close proximity with patients Key dates to note The closing date for applications is 6 February 2025. Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone. 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. About the Team Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences The Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences (CCBS; Director Professor Colin Smith), part of Edinburgh Medical School and Edinburgh Neuroscience, integrates laboratory and clinical research to study the causes, consequences and treatment of major brain disorders. Anchored in the Edinburgh BioQuarter adjacent to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, and with bases at other Edinburgh hospital sites, CCBS' locations link clinical and laboratory science with informatics and commerce to encourage the free-flowing exchange of ideas, the efficient use of clinical data and joint academic/health service delivery. CCBS comprises 64 Principal Investigators (47 staff and 17 honorary)-including 21 Personal Chairs. Of these, 70% are active NHS clinicians, which grounds the Centre's research aims close to unmet clinical need and facilitates the translation of research findings into real-world impact. The 300+ members of CCBS conduct research of international recognition and reputation and publish approximately 300 papers a year. For further information about our Centre is available on the Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences Website (https://www.ed.ac.uk/clinical-brain-sciences).
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