University of Aberdeen 
Aberdeen, United Kingdom Offer Summary
The University of Aberdeen seeks an enthusiastic Lecturer in Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences Education to deliver outstanding undergraduate and postgraduate teaching across pharmacology, physiology, and related medical sciences. The role emphasizes innovative pedagogy and educational scholarship, with a particular interest in candidates possessing additional expertise in artificial intelligence applied to medical sciences or computational methods such as big data analysis and digital twins. The successful applicant will contribute to developing teaching portfolios that reflect rapidly changing technologies and provide academic and pastoral support to students throughout their journey from recruitment to graduation. Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy is required or pursued. The position offers a salary between £48,337 and £57,666 per annum, negotiable based on qualifications. Applications close on November 11, 2026, with interviews scheduled for November 19.
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Project Description
We are seeking an enthusiastic and interdisciplinary Lecturer to deliver an outstanding educational experience across our undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes and to undertake high-quality educational scholarship. They should have the ability to teach undergraduate/postgraduate pharmacology, physiology and related medical sciences. We are particularly interested in candidates with additional expertise in AI as applied to medical sciences, or computational methods e.g. big data analysis, digital twins, patient-specific modelling, etc.
Job Description
We welcome imaginative and interdisciplinary applicants with a passion for innovative pedagogy. The role suits an enthusiastic educator with experience of undergraduate or postgraduate education in the medical sciences and the potential to build a research career in education. The ability to teach across our whole range of medical sciences programmes is desirable. Applicants should be willing to contribute to the development of the School’s teaching portfolios to reflect the rapidly-changing use of technology as applied to a wide range of medical sciences. They will have, or work towards, Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) under the UK Professional Standards Framework for teaching, or equivalent.
The successful candidate will be passionate about medical science education and able to inspire the next generation of medical scientists. You will be an enthusiastic educator who provides academic and pastoral support to students and works closely with colleagues. This will include all aspects of the School’s student-focused activities from student recruitment to graduation.
Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 7 scale, £48,337 - £57,666 per annum, and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.
Informal enquiries should be made to Professor Derek Scott IEHMS Education Lead (d.scott@abdn.ac.uk) or Dr Donna MacCallum, BSc Programme Lead (d.m.maccallum@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 Check uk visa.
Please do not hesitate to contact Grant Rae, HR Adviser (e-mail: grant.rae@abdn.ac.uk) for further information.
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Interviews will be held on Thursday 19 November.
Job Reference Number: MED269A
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 11 November 2026
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.