ECAT-i Veterinary Clinical Lectureships

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary university in Edinburgh is seeking outstanding veterinary clinicians for ECAT-i Veterinary Clinical Lectureships. This role offers a fully funded Wellcome PhD for Health Professionals, with a focus on clinical training, mentorship, and research. Candidates must have a veterinary degree and experience in clinical practice. Comprehensive benefits are provided, making for a vibrant work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Competitive pension schemes

Staff discounts

Family-friendly initiatives

Qualifications

• You must have completed an internship/residency or have experience in clinical practice.
• Candidates who have conducted full-time research leading to a doctoral degree are not eligible.

Responsibilities

• Develop a bespoke PhD project in a leading research centre.
• Engage in clinical specialty at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies.
• Conduct post-doctoral training and apply for fellowships.

Skills

Evidence of high academic achievement

Completed an internship/residency or experience in clinical practice

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

Overview

ECAT-i Veterinary Clinical Lectureships

Grade UE08: £50,253 to £61,759 per annum

CMVM / Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies

Full-Time: 35 hours per week

Fixed-term: 1 August 2026 – 31 July 2031

Up to 2 posts

ECAT-i (Edinburgh Clinical Academic Track – inclusive) is the University of Edinburgh’s exciting academic track for all veterinary specialties.

We are now seeking to recruit up to two outstanding veterinary clinicians for the August 2026 intake.

ECAT-i offers an unparalleled opportunity to undertake a Wellcome PhD for Health Professionals, with combined clinical training and practice in a world-leading research centre at the University of Edinburgh. The programme aims to build on the principles of research excellence and mentorship developed during the successful ECAT Wellcome Clinical PhD programme, with a strong emphasis on research inclusivity and a positive research culture.

The Opportunity

ECAT-i Veterinary Clinical Lectureships provide: (i) an introductory year with 30% time in relevant clinical specialty at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and 70% academic time to identify PhD supervisors and to develop a bespoke PhD project in one of the internationally competitive, multidisciplinary research centres at the University of Edinburgh; (ii) a 3-year full-time fully funded Wellcome PhD for Health Professionals; and (iii) up to 3 further years as a post-doctoral Clinical Lecturer or 3 years support to complete clinical specialty training and, with protected academic time, to initiate post-doctoral training and prepare applications for an intermediate fellowship or other academic post. Progression through the scheme is subject to satisfactory performance but does not involve competitive interviews after initial appointment.

Your skills and attributes for success

• Evidence of high academic achievement
• You will have completed an internship/residency or had experience in clinical practice
• Candidates who have already undertaken a period of full-time research leading to a doctoral degree are not eligible for the ECAT programme but are welcome to make contact.

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Application Information

Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:

• CV
• Cover letter (500 words)

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, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.

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 (opens new browser tab).

The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 27th October 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 browser’s local time zone.

Interviews will be held in person in Edinburgh on 2 & 3 December 2025.

About Us

As a world-leading research-intensive University, we address tomorrow’s greatest challenges with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.

About the Team

The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies is a one-of-a-kind centre of excellence in clinical activity, teaching and research. Our purpose-built campus, set against the backdrop of the Pentland Hills Regional Park, is home to more than eight hundred staff and almost eighteen hundred students, all of whom contribute to our exceptional community ethos.

The School comprises:

• The Roslin Institute
• The Global Academy of Agriculture and Food Systems
• The Roslin Innovation Centre
• The Hospital for Small Animals
• Equine Veterinary Services
• Farm Animal Services
• Easter Bush Pathology
• The Jeanne Marchig International Centre for Animal Welfare Education

We represent the largest concentration of animal science-related 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 and Research

The School is accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), the European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE) and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and participates in the Veterinary Medical Colleges Admissions Service (VMCAS). We are consistently ranked among the best vet schools in the UK and worldwide for veterinary education, research and clinical practice.

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