Clinical Fellow in Medical Education

Grade

AMN2: £50,341‑£74,591 per annum, pro rata if part time

Edinburgh Medical School (Medical Education) / CMVM

Full Time: 40 hours per week

Fixed Term: for up to 3 years

This post is full-time (40 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.

This PhD in Clinical Education opportunity is open to doctors in training, who will have the opportunity to undertake an out of programme period of research based between the Edinburgh Medical School and NHS Fife. The successful candidate will conduct a research project looking at developing an understanding of professional identity formation in former healthcare professionals studying medicine.

• GMC registration and completion of training to ST3 level or above
• Approval from training programme director for out of programme research experience
• Experience of teaching, particularly undergraduate
• Excellent team working, communication and organisational skills

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Please include the following documents in your application:

• CV
• Cover letter

• 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. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.

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 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.

The closing date for applications is 23 February 2026
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Interview dates to be confirmed.