Job Description

We wish to appoint a Lecturer within the School of Medicine. You will be a scholar with a growing international research reputation in epidemiology and clinical trials and commitment to delivering high quality teaching within the broad field of epidemiology and public health. The successful candidate will be expected to have a range of interests, and a particular interest in brain health to be active in research publication that strengthens or complements those in the School and to be capable of teaching the subject to undergraduate and taught postgraduate students from a wide range of


Candidates should hold a PhD in a cognate discipline. Excellent teaching skills and an interest in promoting knowledge exchange are essential. The candidate should have experience in the management of clinical trials and be excited to help build this capacity in support of the partnership between St Andrews and NHS Fife. You should also have some familiarity with grant seeking processes in relation to research councils and other sources.



The post is for three years in the first instance.

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of

staff benefits

including:

Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays Financial contribution to relocation Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Prof Nicholas Feasey, Director of Research (naf6@st-andrews.ac.uk)



Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ Disabled and Neurodiverse staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities or Neurodiversity Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

Closing Date: Thursday 11th December

Interview Date: 19 December 2025

Please quote ref: AC2495LS

School of Medicine



Salary: 47,389 - 58,226 pro rata, per annum



Start Date: December 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter



Fixed Term for 3 Years initially



Part Time: 14.5 hours per week

School/Unit:

School of Medicine

Posted:

08/12/2025

Closing date:

11/12/2025

Closing time:

23:59