NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer in Dementia

University of Bristol Law School; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a post-doctoral Academic Clinical Lecturer in neurology. The position offers the opportunity for full or part-time training, allowing the successful candidate to develop skills and establish themselves as a researcher and educator. Applicants must have a relevant research doctorate and be eligible for higher specialist training. This role supports diversity and inclusion in the academic field.

Qualifications

• Completed core training or eligible for higher specialist training at ST3 level or above.
• Outstanding potential for a career in academic medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide post-doctoral training in neurology.
• Consolidate career and establish as an independent researcher and educator.

Education

Research doctorate (MD/PhD) or equivalent

Job description

The role

The University of Bristol has funding for a dementia-themed NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer (ACL) post for a trainee in neurology. This post offers an excellent opportunity for a post-doctoral academic trainee in neurology with outstanding potential to develop a successful academic career within a supportive environment.

What will you be doing?

This post provides an excellent opportunity for a post-doctoral academic trainee in neurology. The lectureship programme offers up to four years of WTE post-doctoral training or until CCT is reached, allowing the successful applicant to consolidate their career, develop skills, and establish themselves as an independent researcher and educator. The duration depends on previous academic medicine experience and planned career trajectory. The post is available full time or part time.

You should apply if

The applicant will have completed core training or be eligible for higher specialist training in the relevant UK specialty at ST3 level or above. The post targets those advanced in their specialty training, with a research doctorate (MD/PhD) or equivalent, showing outstanding potential for a career in academic medicine.

Additional information

• Contract type: Fixed term for 4 years or until CCT, whichever occurs first (Clinical Annually Renewable)
• Work pattern: Full or part-time (minimum 66% FTE)
• Grade: Clinical academic
• Salary: UoB will align with NHS pay and progression, including transitional pay, based on the relevant clinical academic scale
• School/Unit: Bristol Medical School
• Shift pattern: To be agreed

This advert closes at 23:59 UK time on 18/08/2025.

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Our strategy and mission

We recently launched our strategy to 2030, aligning our mission, vision, and values. The University of Bristol aims to be an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential. We seek to attract, develop, and retain individuals from diverse backgrounds, including people of colour, LGBT+, and disabled individuals, to foster excellence through diversity of people and ideas.