Clinical Academic SL/Prof (E&R) in Genomic Medicine & Honorary Consultant in Exeter

The Department of Clinical & Biomedical Sciences (CBS), University of Exeter, alongside Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, is seeking to recruit a Clinical Academic Consultant Professor and two Clinical Academic Consultant Senior Lecturers in Genomic Medicine. These new full-time (10 PA) positions are available from April 2026 on a permanent basis. We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements.

Are you a Clinical Academic Consultant in Clinical Genetics, or a Specialty Registrar who has just finished your training, and are ready to help shape the future of translational genomics research and clinical practice? Maybe you are already a senior Clinical Academic with a superb track record in Medical Genomics? Are you interested in joining a uniquely collaborative centre of excellence in genomics, situated in the beautiful South West of England? If so, we are recruiting for Clinical Academic positions at both Professorial and Senior Lecturer level in Genomic Medicine.

Join the expanding NIHR Exeter Biomedical Research Centre “Genetics and Genomics” theme at the University of Exeter, and the newly established South West Clinical Genetics Service, a forward-thinking, patient-focused collaboration hosted by the Royal Devon, at a pivotal moment in its transformation. With unmatched genomics infrastructure, national and international research, and a strong emphasis on flexible, fulfilling careers, this is an exciting opportunity to help shape a new model for clinical genetics and genomic medicine.

Whether your interests lie in rare or common disease, epigenomics, data science, functional genomics, paediatric, prenatal, neurogenetics, cardiac or cancer genetics, or another sub-specialty area of genomic medicine, you will find space to grow academically and clinically and contribute to the internationally leading translational genomic research in Exeter and our exciting new clinical service built on innovation, research excellence and support.

The successful applicants will work within the NIHR-funded Exeter Biomedical Research Centre to build capacity in our “Genetics and Genomics theme”, co-led by Prof Caroline Wright and Prof Emma Baple. The UK Human Functional Genomics Initiative, coordinated by Exeter, and the Exeter NIHR Clinical Research Facility provide unique opportunities for development of new treatments and diagnostic assays, as well as delivery of experimental medicine and early phase clinical trials.

This is a strategically important position for the University of Exeter as we seek to expand capacity in genomic medicine, strengthen clinical links with local NHS trusts across the South-West and build on our international reputation in genomic research. The Professor post will be split 50:50 and the Senior Lecturer posts 40:60 across University of Exeter and Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

We are particularly interested in individuals who want to help shape one of the world’s leading centres in genomic medicine. We are looking for current and future research leaders with a drive to use genomics to make a real difference to patients, who are keen to collaborate with researchers from across different disciplines. Individuals with expertise in rare or common disease genomics, neurodevelopmental/neurodegenerative disorders, cancer genomics, data science and functional genomics are particularly encouraged to apply, and would benefit from existing infrastructure, research staff and datasets.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative, region-wide service at a pivotal moment. With main hubs in Exeter and Bristol, and clinics delivered across the region, our service is underpinned by nationally and internationally renowned genomics laboratories, strong academic partnerships, a reputation for fostering and supporting clinical academics, and high-performing multidisciplinary teams. We aim to provide high-quality, equitable care to a population of over 4.4 million people living across the South West.

You will benefit from:

• Support for any subspecialty interest including paediatrics, prenatal, cancer, cardiac and neurogenetics
• A team of experienced genetic counsellors, genomic practitioners, family history coordinators and skilled administrative staff
• Integrated digital systems (Epic and PhenoTips) for seamless, data-informed care
• Direct collaboration with the South West Genomics Medicine Service, which leads the Rare Disease and Functional Genomics NHS Network of Excellence and the NHS England's flagship national rapid whole genome sequencing service for acutely unwell children delivered by the Exeter laboratory

Whether you thrive in a vibrant academic city or a rural or coastal location this is your chance to deliver high-impact care while enjoying the lifestyle and career flexibility that the South West offers.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of these roles at both Senior Lecturer and Professor level.

The University of Exeter is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and is ranked in the top 200 universities globally. We combine world-class teaching with world-class research and are one of only four Russell Group universities to achieve a ‘triple’ Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2023.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust stretches across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, providing a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

For an informal and confidential discussion about the post please contact Prof Emma Baple, Prof Caroline Wright or Prof Richard Holland.