ECAT-i Veterinary Clinical Lectureships in Edinburgh

Grade UE08: £50,253 to £61,759 per annum, pro rata if part time

CMVM / Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies

Full-Time: 35 hours per week

Fixed-term: five years in the first instance

Up to 1 post

The Opportunity

Where discovery never stops. Be part of something bigger. 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. Join the University of Edinburgh and you’ll be making a difference to everything around you.

The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We look for the best in the field across all disciplines and provide a working environment where academics can develop their careers and passion for their chosen subject area. We offer the full range of academic roles and have a genuine focus on our students’ performance and wellbeing.

ECAT-i (Edinburgh Clinical Academic Track – inclusive) 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.

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. Candidates who have already undertaken a period of full-time research leading to a doctoral degree are not eligible to apply.

You are required to be practising clinically in the UK/Republic of Ireland, and to be registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. A Skilled Worker Visa is an essential requirement for non-UK citizens.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• evidence of high academic achievement
• you will have completed an internship/residency or had 2-3 years’ experience in clinical practice
• Disclosure Scotland check required.

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.

A career with us has a range of other benefits, including leading-edge research, opportunities for publication and working within one of the world’s leading universities. This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.

How to apply

IMPORTANT: there are three application streams and you should apply to the relevant stream for your professional background (Medical, Surgical and Primary Care; Health and Care Professionals; or Vets). Please ensure that this is the correct stream for you. If not, please visit the University’s jobs page and find the correct stream (search for ‘ECAT’).

In this round of recruitment, there are up to three vacancies across all three streams. Applications must be accompanied by a CV and 500-word supporting statement. Please attach the supporting statement to your CV and upload it as ONE document under “Resume” in the online system. There is no need to include a cover letter. For the sake of fairness, documents other than the CV and supporting statement will not be considered.

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.

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.

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 is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa. Please note if the role is offered on a part-time basis, it may result in sponsorship being dependent on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant or the role no longer meeting the Home Office’s criteria for sponsorship.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 23 February 2026. Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm UK time. 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 Wednesday 29 April 2026. If you do not hear from us by late March 2026, unfortunately your application has not been successful.