ECAT-i Veterinary Clinical Lecturer at The University of Edinburgh

Full time: 35 hours per week

Fixed-term: 1^st August 2025 – 31^st July 2030 (in the first instance)

ECAT-i (Edinburgh Clinical Academic Track – inclusive) is the University of Edinburgh’s exciting academic track for all veterinary specialties.

We are now seeking to recruit up to two outstanding veterinary clinicians for the August 2025 intake.

ECAT-i offers an unparalleled opportunity to undertake a Wellcome PhD for Health Professionals, with combined clinical training and practice in a world-leading research centre at the University of Edinburgh.  The programme aims to build on the principles of research excellence and mentorship developed during the successful ECAT Wellcome Clinical PhD programme, with a strong emphasis on research inclusivity and a positive research culture.

The Opportunity:

ECAT-i Veterinary Clinical Lectureships provide: (i) an introductory year with 30% time in relevant clinical specialty at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and 70% academic time to identify PhD supervisors and to develop a bespoke PhD project in one of the internationally competitive, multidisciplinary research centres at the University of Edinburgh; (ii) a 3-year full-time fully funded Wellcome PhD for Health Professionals; and (iii) up to 3 further years as a post-doctoral Clinical Lecturer or 3 years support to complete clinical specialty training and, with protected academic time, to initiate post-doctoral training and prepare applications for an intermediate fellowship or other academic post. Progression through the scheme is subject to satisfactory performance but does not involve competitive interviews after initial appointment.

Your skills and attributes for success: 

• evidence of high academic achievement
• you will have completed an internship/residency or had 2-3 years’ experience in clinical practice

Candidates who have already undertaken a period of full-time research leading to a doctoral degree are not eligible for the ECAT programme but are welcome to make contact.