Clinical Research Fellow – Surgical Research (Inverness)

About the role

This is a unique full‑time opportunity for surgeons in training to undertake original research or deliver education while based in Inverness, Scotland. The role is part of the Academic Surgical Unit and can lead to a postgraduate degree such as an MD, PhD, MSc or ChM.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct original surgical research leading to an MD or PhD.
• Deliver surgical teaching to medical students from the University of Aberdeen and ScotGEM.
• Participate in the middle‑grade surgical rota at Raigmore Hospital, covering weekday nights and weekends.
• Collaborate with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh’s SERI Lab and other research partners.
• Contribute to multi‑centre clinical studies, early diagnostics projects and surgical training initiatives.

Required profile

• Surgeon in training with a strong interest in clinical research or surgical education.
• Willingness to work the on‑call surgical rota.
• Ability to engage with postgraduate degree programmes.
• Commitment to delivering high‑quality teaching.

Required skills

• Robotic Assisted Surgery
• Clinical research methodology

What we offer

• Fixed‑term contract of 12–36 months.
• Salary band £47,438 – £62,758 per annum plus a 50 % on‑call supplement.
• Opportunity to obtain an MD, PhD, MSc or ChM while working.
• Access to a high‑performing research environment with strong mentorship.
• Supportive multidisciplinary surgical team in the Highlands.