11262 - Chair/Reader of Metabolic Mental Health
| Posting date: | 18 September 2024 |
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| Salary: | £61,198 to £128,841 per year |
| Additional salary information: | For non clinical appointments: for Reader Grade UE09 (£61,198 - £75,498 per annum), for Chair Grade UE10 (£75,498 - £88,601 per annum). For clinical appointments: for Reader Grade AMN3, for Chair Grade AMN4 (£96,963 - £128,841 per annum) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 October 2024 |
| Location: | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 4 days per week |
| Company: | University of Edinburgh |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 11262 |
Summary
The College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine are looking to appoint an outstanding academic (non-clinical and clinical applications welcome) as the Chair of Metabolic Mental Health to establish an internationally leading programme of research in metabolism and mental health, with a focus on severe mental illness such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and major depression. This post will also support the activities of the new MRC Hub for Metabolic Psychiatry.
Description for Internal Candidates
The Opportunity:
The College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine are looking to appoint an outstanding academic (non-clinical and clinical applications welcome) as the Chair of Metabolic Mental Health to establish an internationally leading programme of research in metabolism and mental health, with a focus on severe mental illness such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and major depression. This post will also support the activities of the new MRC Hub for Metabolic Psychiatry (https://www.metabolicpsychiatryhub.com/).
This role is full time (for clinical appointments 40 hours per week, for non-clinical appointments 35 hours per week) and open ended (permanent).
Candidates who do not meet the criteria for Chair will be considered for Reader. Criteria for both Chair and Reader are outlined on the job description.
Your skills and attributes for success:
A track record of international standing in research at the interface of mental illness and metabolic disorders
Experience in the design and delivery of clinical trials
High level research and/or teaching experience successfully sustained, and productive over the long-term
Reputation for excellence in engaging external stakeholders and the general public in research and knowledge exchange
For clinical applicants: Medically qualified with an MD or PhD and expansive experience in academic research over a sustained period, and membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent (for clinical applicants)
Description for Internal Candidates
The Opportunity:
The College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine are looking to appoint an outstanding academic (non-clinical and clinical applications welcome) as the Chair of Metabolic Mental Health to establish an internationally leading programme of research in metabolism and mental health, with a focus on severe mental illness such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and major depression. This post will also support the activities of the new MRC Hub for Metabolic Psychiatry (https://www.metabolicpsychiatryhub.com/).
This role is full time (for clinical appointments 40 hours per week, for non-clinical appointments 35 hours per week) and open ended (permanent).
Candidates who do not meet the criteria for Chair will be considered for Reader. Criteria for both Chair and Reader are outlined on the job description.
Your skills and attributes for success:
A track record of international standing in research at the interface of mental illness and metabolic disorders
Experience in the design and delivery of clinical trials
High level research and/or teaching experience successfully sustained, and productive over the long-term
Reputation for excellence in engaging external stakeholders and the general public in research and knowledge exchange
For clinical applicants: Medically qualified with an MD or PhD and expansive experience in academic research over a sustained period, and membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent (for clinical applicants)