University of Edinburgh
Job title:
Baszucki Foundation Chancellors Fellowships
Company:
University of Edinburgh
Job description
Job Category: AcademicJob Description:Grade UE08: £49,559 to £60,907 per annumCollege of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Centre for Clinical Brain ScienceFull-time: 35 hours per weekFixed term: 60 monthsThe Opportunity:Chancellors Fellowships are 5-year fellowships, designed to support talented early career researchers to develop into a leading research-active academic at the University of Edinburgh.We seek to appoint two Chancellor’s Fellows, who have a demonstrable track record of innovative research and/or translation, knowledge exchange and the potential to make an outstanding contribution to advancing the field of metabolic psychiatry (defined broadly to include areas such as molecular neuroscience, genomics, neuroimaging, circadian neuroscience, epidemiology, data science and clinical trials). Successful applicants will develop their own innovative and novel research programme.Applications are welcome from researchers across the full range of disciplines in biomedicine. We particularly welcome researchers working across disciplines, and who have experience of/demonstrable potential to lead interdisciplinary initiatives. While we invite applications from any areas that are relevant to molecular pscyhiatry research and/or clinical practice, in order to help realise the University and College research priorities, we particularly welcome applicants who can make a key contribution to interdisciplinary research and innovation in one or more of the three University priority research themes (with potential for collaboration within the College and across the University’s three Colleges):
- Health and Well-Being
- Digital and Data
- Sustainability and Climate Change
CMVM has nine research themes that encompass our research activities: cancer; genetics; data sciences, medical informatics and population sciences; regeneration and repair; cardiometabolic; reproductive health, infection medicine; neuroscience; and animal health and agriculture. One Health Research activities cut across the nine research themes evidencing the potential for our research to make an impact globally.Given the particular barriers facing female researchers and those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) groups, we particularly encourage applications from these groups. We also strongly welcome candidates from other under-represented groups and from those with non-traditional career paths, including those returning from a period of parental leave, or those who have moved to academia from a career in another sector. For this recruitment programme, the diversity data you provide may be shared with the panels for the purposes of taking lawful steps to meet our aims for diversity in appointments.Click to view a copy of the fullAn overview of Chancellor’s Fellowship opportunities throughout the University is available . (opens in new browser tab)When applying, it is essential that you attach: * 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
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- 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.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, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our
(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total 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.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 (opens new browser tab).On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.Key dates to note:The closing date for applications is 5 June 2025.Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.We anticipate interviews will be held throughout late October and into early November.About Us: As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.About the Team:Centre for Clinical Brain SciencesThe Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences (CCBS; Director Professor Colin Smith), part of Edinburgh Medical School and Edinburgh Neuroscience, integrates laboratory and clinical research to study the causes, consequences and treatment of major brain disorders. Anchored in the Edinburgh BioQuarter adjacent to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, and with bases at other Edinburgh hospital sites, CCBS’ locations link clinical and laboratory science with informatics and commerce to encourage the free-flowing exchange of ideas, the efficient use of clinical data and joint academic/health service delivery.CCBS comprises 64 Principal Investigators (47 staff and 17 honorary)-including 21 Personal Chairs. Of these, 70% are active NHS clinicians, which grounds the Centre’s research aims close to unmet clinical need and facilitates the translation of research findings into real-world impact. The 300+ members of CCBS conduct research of international recognition and reputation and publish approximately 300 papers a year. Major strengths include clinical trials and trial methodology, neuroimaging, neuropathology and regenerative neurology (including human stem cell research) in a wide range of conditions encompassing brain vascular disease/stroke, neurodegenerative disease, prion disease and psychiatric disorders. CCBS researchers attracted £57M in grant-funding over the last three years and collaborate widely, leading national and international clinical trials in stroke (e.g. IST-3, FOCUS, RESTART) and dementia (e.g. EPAD, AMYPAD) and playing a major role in the UK Dementia Research Institute at the University of Edinburgh. The National CJD Research and Surveillance Unit is a WHO Reference Centre for Human Prion Disease. The research generates significant and measurable impact in terms of patient health and wellbeing, NHS policy and economy, and public awareness.Within Edinburgh University’s REF 2021 submission the second largest submission was for “Neuro”; that is formally classified as Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience (Unit of Assessment 4). Edinburgh was ranked second in the UK by quality (‘grade point average’, according to Research Professional) and third in the UK by the ‘power’ measure which takes into account the size of the submission as well as the quality (according to Times Higher Education; up from 4th in the last REF in 2014). The combined metric of quality and power places Edinburgh 1st in the UK. 52% of our research papers were awarded the highest score of 4*, defined as world-leading, and a further 38% were rated 3*, defined as internationally excellent. 100% of our ten impact case studies – measuring health and wealth gain- were awarded 4*, meaning they are world-leading in reach and significance. Importantly 100% of our environment was awarded 4*, meaning the context in which our research takes place is world-leading in vitality and sustainability.CCBS currently has 49 postgraduate students, mostly PhDs. It is particularly strong in clinical PhD training, with a number of innovative schemes including Rowling Scholars and Princess Margaret Research Development Fellowships. The Edinburgh Imaging Academy is a flagship for e-learning MSc and CPD courses. The Centre also has a strong record of attracting philanthropic donations to establish specialist research hubs (Anne Rowling Regenerative Neurology Clinic, Euan MacDonald Centre for MND Research, Edinburgh Dementia Prevention, MS Society Edinburgh Centre for MS Research, Muir Maxwell Epilepsy Centre, Salvesen Mindroom Research Centre, Sackler Institute for Psychobiological Research, Row Fogo Centre) that are maintained and expanded by community fundraising.For further information about our Centre is available on the ( ) (opens in a new browser tab).
Expected salary
£49559 – 60907 per year
Location
United Kingdom
Job date
Sat, 10 May 2025 03:31:37 GMT
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