Early Career Fellow in Private Law

1 month ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom The University of Edinburgh Full time

Fixed Term Contract for three years - 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2027.

Full Time - 35 Hours Per Week.

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic academic to join Edinburgh Law School as an Early Career Fellow in Private Law. This is a fixed term post available until the 31st July 2027. The successful candidate should have advanced subject knowledge of either family law or the law of obligations, and will have either completed a PhD (or be very close to completion) in private law or have equivalent professional experience.

You will be expected to develop and execute a realistic and achievable research plan, and to play a full part in the collegiate life of the subject area and the Edinburgh Law School.

The School of Law strives to be a diverse and inclusive community. We particularly welcome applications from candidates belonging to groups that have been traditionally under-represented in the subject.

As well as a CV and cover letter, candidates are required to upload an outline (maximum 2 pages) of their research plans as part of the application process. Candidates are also asked to identify their two strongest publications (which may include work under review or accepted but not published) and explain why - in their view - these publications are both original and significant (a form is provided to facilitate the completion of this step). Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be asked to submit what they consider to be their two strongest publications where available.

Download publications form (Word)

For informal inquiries, please contact Prof Laura Macgregor, Head of the Private Law Subject Area,

The Opportunity:

To join a team of academics working in the Private Law subject area. The post will enable you to establish a strong teaching and research profile and develop professional contacts across the University of Edinburgh and beyond.

Your skills and attributes for success:

  • Aptitude to deliver excellent research-led teaching and learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in private law, including in particular either family law or the law of obligations.
  • Ability to design and deliver course materials and to assess student performance.
  • Ability to supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students in their dissertation work.
  • Ability to develop expertise in the joint supervision of PhD students.
  • Ability to develop a research plan in the area(s) of expertise, including through high quality publications.
  • Excellent communication skills and an ability to engage students.
  • A commitment to promoting a collegial, nurturing and mutually supportive working environment.
  • A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion for both our staff and students.

£37,099 to £44,263 per annum (A revised salary range for this grade of £39,347 to £46,974 is planned to take effect from Spring 2024)



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