NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer in Endodontics - Department of Dentistry - 106973ACL - Clinical in Birmingham

Department of Dentistry, School of Health Sciences, College of Medicine and Health

Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK

Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £45,943 to £82,701

Fixed Term Contract for 4 years or until CCST is achieved, whichever is sooner

Closing date: 4 March 2026

With over 120 Dental, Dental Hygiene and Therapy students per year, large cohorts of postgraduate research students and taught master’s students and a committed group of staff, the School of Dentistry is an exciting and dynamic place to study, undertake research and work. The School continues to grow and is well placed to meet the demands and challenges of the future.

The School of Dentistry is proud of its undergraduate courses in Dental Surgery, and Dental Hygiene & Therapy, and its research-based postgraduate and taught master’s programmes. The clinical dental courses at Birmingham provide a solid foundation for learning upon which to build experience and excellence in patient care.

Our long-standing and pioneering approach to teaching whole patient care throughout the BDS course enables students to integrate the specific clinical skills they acquire from our speciality teaching areas and execute comprehensive treatment for their patients.

Our academics join forces with leading global industry partners such as Unilever, Philips, and Mars to develop and trial new products which will have health impacts far beyond dental issues, including in diabetes and heart disease. Our research has also led to several clinical assessment tools being launched for high-street dentists, and other healthcare professionals, including low-cost tests to help people stop smoking.

Oral infectious and inflammatory diseases are the most common human diseases worldwide and cause significant morbidity, impacting upon general health, wellbeing, and mortality rates. Their impact on the economy is substantial. Our research is making significant inroads into understanding their pathobiology and translating this into novel treatments.

Oral cancer is the 6th most common form of cancer with survival rates of only 60% and we aim to impact significantly upon these statistics through our collaborative research activities.

This position presents a distinctive opportunity to make significant academic contributions in research and education, within our own School and College spanning both our UK and flourishing Dubai campuses.

This NIHR Clinical Lecturer post is available for 4 years or until CCST (whichever is sooner). The post provides the opportunity for specialty training in Endodontics alongside research and a contribution to teaching as per any clinical trainee. The main clinical duties of the post will be in Birmingham Dental Hospital.

Research is a key component of this lecturer appointment with 50% of the timetable allocated for this purpose. The post-holder will have a PhD or equivalent doctoral qualification and a strong desire to develop their post-doctoral research programme complementing the current research interests in the School of Dentistry, College of Medicine and Health, University of Birmingham, with a view to securing a post-doctoral fellowship, during their specialist training program.

Main Academic Duties:

• To perform clinical and/or laboratory-based research studies complementing the academic interests of the School of Dentistry.
• Attendance at research group meetings and the seminar programmes.
• Analysis of data from experimental models and subsequent presentation and publication.
• To apply statistical methods to analyse scientific study data.
• To prepare study findings in a format appropriate for oral or poster presentation.
• To write research papers that are internationally excellent or world leading based upon the findings of the studies performed in a format appropriate for publication in scientific journals.
• Participate in writing grant and research ethics application.
• To prepare, with support from the school’s “Clinical Trials Co-ordinator” applications to the Research Ethics Committee for the approval of proposed studies.
• To prepare grant applications for the funding of proposed future studies, to bodies such as NIHR and the Medical Research Council and other major funding agencies.
• Develop and enhance experience in the core functions of a research-intensive dental school.

Where appropriate to the appointee’s career development, contribute to undergraduate and post graduate teaching programmes at a level expected of a speciality trainee.

Education Essential Criteria:

• BDS or Equivalent with full General Dental Council registration (or eligibility).
• MFDS RCS or equivalent.
• Higher degree (PhD) or equivalent.
• Eligibility for Dental Performers List.
• Completion of Dental foundation training (or equivalence).

Knowledge and Achievements Essential Criteria:

• Demonstration of acquisition of the level of knowledge and skills necessary for the achievement of clinical competencies appropriate for entry at the advertised ST level.
• Demonstration of understanding of, and commitment to, an academic career.
• Demonstration of the potential for scientific independence and the ability to lead a research team.
• Potential to become a leader in chosen field.

Research Experience Essential Criteria:

• Postgraduate research experience.
• Publications in the international peer reviewed scientific literature.

Teaching Experience Desirable Criteria:

• Experience and appropriate qualifications in teaching.

Skills and Knowledge Essential Criteria:

• Sound basic knowledge of Endodontics.

Personal Attributes Essential Criteria:

• Demonstration of understanding and commitment to academic career.
• Indication of medium- and long-term career goals.
• Demonstration of educational reasons for applying to a NIHR CL.
• Ability to work in teams.
• Evidence of leadership potential.
• Strong self-motivation to pursue a career in Endodontics.
• Ability to take responsibility for both clinical practice and self-management.
• Committed to an evidence-based approach to practice.
• Excellent communication skills.

The University is committed to safeguarding and we promote safe recruitment practice, therefore all associated pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Due to the nature of the work undertaken in this role all successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Occupational Health and/or DBS clearance prior to appointment.

Informal enquiries to Thomas Dietrich at dietrich@bham.ac.uk

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