Job Description

School/Section
Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition
Division
Institute of Education in Healthcare and Medical Sciences
Staff Category
Academic
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 7/8
Salary
46,735 - 66,537
Ref No
MED244A
Closing Date
08-OCT-2025

We are seeking a dynamic team-player to appoint as Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Anatomy (Teaching & Research). This person will have an excellent track record of teaching and published research, a capacity for innovation within their discipline, and collaboration across the medical sciences. We will look for a passion to communicate their subject to the next generation of scientists and medical students at undergraduate level, and evidence of the potential to secure external grant income.

You will join the vibrant team of academic, technical, and professional services staff in the delivery of our world-class MBChB and BSc teaching programmes. The post will be located in the University's Suttie Centre, on the Foresterhill Healthcare Campus, adjacent to the Aberdeen Royal infirmary, Institute of Medical Sciences and Rowett Institute.


This post is available on an open-ended basis. It is designed to lead and contribute to teaching across a range of programmes where anatomy is a key component, primarily to medicine and science students. The individual appointed will join an enthusiastic, hard-working team led by our Regius Professor of Anatomy, Simon Parson, and will be based in the Suttie Centre, where Anatomy labs, office space, storage, display and other teaching spaces are located. Depending on level of experience, you will may be expected to lead courses and programmes and support functions in Anatomy.


For Lecturer, salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 7 scale, (46,735 - 55,755 per annum, pro rata) , and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience, and in accordance with the University's Pay Policy: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/media/site/staffnet/documents/policy-zone-employment/Pay-Policy-2024.pdf



For Senior Lecturer, salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 8 scale, (59,139 - 66,537 per annum, pro rata) , and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience, and in accordance with the University's Pay Policy: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/media/site/staffnet/documents/policy-zone-employment/Pay-Policy-2024.pdf


Informal enquiries should be made to Regius Professor Simon Parson (e-mail: simon.parson@abdn.ac.uk).


Prior to employment, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route under the UKVI immigration rules but is dependent on factors specific to the candidate and if tradeable points can be used under the rules.



Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-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: MED244A


The closing date for the receipt of applications is 08 October 2025


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.


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