KJCF Quest Clinical Fellow in Brain Health and Multimorbidity

University of Edinburgh seeks a Clinical Fellow in Brain Health to lead research on multimorbidity and mental health, building programmes across the life course.

Grade ACN3: £111,430 – £148,064 per annum

College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine/School of Neurological and Cardiovascular Sciences/Institute for Neuroscience and Cardiovascular Research

Full-time: 40 hours per week

Fixed-term:  for 5 years, subject to a satisfactory formal review at the end of year three. 

Subject to adequate clinical and academic progression the post-holder will then move to a standard University academic clinical open-ended contract at the end of year five.

A unique employer in a vibrant city

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.

Make a meaningful impact

Join the University of Edinburgh and you’ll be making a difference to everything around you. Be part of something bigger — where you’ll do meaningful work, grow and progress, be rewarded and recognised, and benefit from our strong commitment to your wellbeing. There are so many reasons to join us.

The Opportunity:

The KJCF Quest Clinical Fellow in Brain Health and Multimorbidity is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated clinical academic to develop their research career at a world-class University. We are looking for a motivated clinical academic to work with established senior colleagues and to develop over the course of the Fellowship their own research programme related to Brain Health and Multimorbidity. In addition to the Fellow’s salary, the start-up package will include a contribution towards consumables costs, starting at 10k per annum, as well as a PhD studentship (subject to matched funding). We welcome applications from clinical specialties at all stages of lifecourse, from neonatology to medicine of the elderly, and all relevant medical specialties. The research will focus on how multimorbidities can impact on brain and mental health throughout life.

Applicants must be medically qualified, have full GMC registration, and to have completed relevant postgraduate qualifications in their specialist area. They must already be in a consultant post or within 6 months of CCT. The successful candidate must hold or have submitted a PhD/DPhil/MD at the time of application and be of the standing required for an appropriate honorary contract of service with the NHS. This appointment requires an Honorary Clinical Contract. This is an integrated appointment between the University and NHS Lothian. You will therefore also be issued with an Honorary Clinical contract by NHS Lothian. You should be aware that if your contract with NHS Lothian is terminated your employment with the University will be terminated, and vice versa.

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How to apply

All applicants should apply online at www.vacancies.ed.ac.uk.  The online system allows you to submit a CV and other attachments, it will also ask you to provide the name and contact details of two referees and to confirm the Institute/Centre that you wish to apply for.

When applying, it is essential that you attach:

1. A curriculum vitae, including: career/employment history and details of any career breaks, specifying the duration of any breaks in months; a summary of formal training and qualifications; relevant experience and evidence of recognition such as prizes and memberships of professional bodies and a list of publications/outputs.  Please restrict the total length of the CV and outputs list to a maximum of 5 pages of A4. Applicants are also welcome to use the Resume for Researchers format but this is not a mandatory requirement.
2. A short covering letter.
3. A two-page outline of your proposed research programme, including: a research plan which particularly concentrates on for the first 2-3 years and highlights particularly novelty and uniqueness; details of any planned activities to maximise collaboration, partnership and knowledge exchange; where relevant,identification of any alignment to School, College and/or University research strategies; fit to applicant track record (skills, experience and outputs).

This is important for your application to be fully considered.

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.

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 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 Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and particularly encourage applications from candidates from Black and Asian Minority Ethnic candidates as we acknowledge they are currently underrepresented in our Institute at this level.

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.

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 to note

The closing date for applications is 20^th April 2026.

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