The University of Aberdeen is committed to the Scottish Clinical Research Excellence Development Scheme (http://www.scotmt.scot.nhs.uk/specialty/scottish-academic-training-(screds).aspx) and the long-term aim of nurturing and developing future clinical academic leaders. A clinical or translational higher degree is essential for entering this scheme and this post will support an exceptional individual at the right stage in their career to work towards successful completion of a PhD in Cardiovascular Medicine.
Job Description
Accordingly, the School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a higher specialty trainee in Cardiology wishing to pursue a period of out of programme research training, to prepare motivated individuals to become competitive for a career in academic cardiology. The current project will use state of the art techniques in seeking to decipher the dynamic role of myocardial and skeletal muscle intramyocellular lipids in patients with diabetes and obesity, their modulation through exercise and incretin-mimetic therapies and their contribution to the myocyte structure and its ability to generate energy.
The post is funded for 3 years, however, progression beyond 12 months is subject to successful completion of probation and achieving set project objectives which allow you to upgrade to a PhD. This is required to progress to year 2 of the project.
You will join a committed and enthusiastic team of clinicians, researchers and educators, providing an excellent opportunity to develop clinical research training and expertise through a planned programme of clinical and translational research to help develop further in clinical, academic and personal development. The post holder will be located on the Foresterhill site.
A start date of February 2025 is envisaged.
Aberdeen is unique in having internationally recognised strengths in both biomedical and population-based research and robust partnerships exist between clinical academics and medical science and health service researchers and their colleagues in the health care professions in primary and secondary care. In the past two decades, there has been significant and sustained capital investment (over £250m) in clinical, research and educational facilities on the Foresterhill site, which is jointly owned by the University and the NHS, to support their work. Notable amongst the research infrastructure are staff and equipment in Proteomics, Electron Microscopy, Flow cytometry, Genomics, Analytical facilities, a Human Nutrition Unit, a Medical Stats team, the Centre for Randomised Healthcare Trials, rich datasets and cohorts including the Aberdeen Maternity Neonatal Databank.
Salary will be at the appropriate point on the salary scale for clinical academics below the level of consultant (£43,504 - £49,126 per annum) and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.
Informal enquiries should be made to Professor David Blackbourn (david.blackbourn@abdn.ac.uk), the Interim Head of School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition or Professor Dana Dawson (dana.dawson@abdn.ac.uk), Chair in Cardiovascular Medicine and Consultant Cardiologist.
Should you require a visa to undertake employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship under the requirements of the Skilled Worker visa. At the time an offer of appointment is made, you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualification and competency in English. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. Please do not hesitate to contact Grant Rae, HR Adviser (e-mail: grant.rae@abdn.ac.uk) for further information.
To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs
Job Reference Number: IMS293R
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 30 September 2024
The School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.
Please Note
If you are unable to complete an application online, please contact the Recruitment Team (HRRecruitment@abdn.ac.uk) to make alternative arrangements for submitting your application within plenty of time before the advertised post closes.