Clinical Lectureship & Wellcome PhD Track (Edinburgh)

University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious UK university in Edinburgh is seeking outstanding health professionals for PhD positions starting in August 2026. Successful candidates will undertake a Wellcome PhD while engaging in clinical training, combining research excellence and mentorship. Relevant qualifications include GMC registration and experience in clinical research. The roles are available for trainees in various medical specialties and also cater to other medical professionals. Applicants will join a diverse community and enjoy comprehensive staff benefits. Applications close on 22 October 2025.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Competitive pension schemes

Staff discounts

Family-friendly initiatives

Qualifications

• You must demonstrate commitment to a research career.
• You need a National Training Number in your discipline.
• You must be GMC-registered and practising clinically in the UK.
• You should have relevant clinical experience in your specialty.
• You must be eligible for higher specialist clinical training.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a Wellcome PhD for Health Professionals.
• Participate in combined clinical training and research.
• Build on research excellence and mentorship.

Skills

Commitment to research career

Basic translational or clinical research experience

GMC registration

Relevant clinical experience

Eligibility for higher specialist clinical training

Education

Specialty training position with NTN

Job description

A prestigious UK university in Edinburgh is seeking outstanding health professionals for PhD positions starting in August 2026. Successful candidates will undertake a Wellcome PhD while engaging in clinical training, combining research excellence and mentorship. Relevant qualifications include GMC registration and experience in clinical research. The roles are available for trainees in various medical specialties and also cater to other medical professionals. Applicants will join a diverse community and enjoy comprehensive staff benefits. Applications close on 22 October 2025.