Senior Research Professor of Metabolic Mental Health

4 weeks ago


Midlothian, United Kingdom The University of Edinburgh Full time

The Opportunity:

This is a full-time, open-ended position at The University of Edinburgh, requiring a strong track record of international standing in research at the interface of mental illness and metabolic disorders.

Candidates will be considered for either Chair or Reader, with criteria outlined in the job description.

Your skills and attributes for success:

  • A proven ability to design and deliver clinical trials
  • High-level research and/or teaching experience, sustained over the long-term
  • Excellent reputation for engaging external stakeholders and the general public in research and knowledge exchange
  • For clinical applicants: medically qualified with an MD or PhD, and membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent


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