Description AMN2: £43.504.00 - £64,461.00 Per Annum. CMVM / Centre for Cardiovascular Sciences / Deanery of Clinical Science. Fixed Term Contract - Temporary. Full Time - 40 Hours Per Week. The Opportunity: We offer an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic clinically qualified applicant with experience of diabetes care to undertake cutting edge clinical research as part of an MRC-funded study. The research study focuses on the mechanisms underpinning type 2 diabetes (T2D) remission by weight loss. The post holder will work directly within Dr Ahmad Al-Mrabeh’s research team at the Centre for Cardiovascular Science/Queen’s Medical Research Institute and the Clincal Research Facility/Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. This post is full-time (40 hours per week) and requires working on campus mainly during normal hours. Flexibility is occasionally required for out of hours working. This is a fixed term contract for 2 years. However, the post holder is expected to enrol for a higher degree such as an MD or PhD (if additional funding is secured) under supervision of Dr Ahmad Al-Mrabeh and Prof Roland Stimson An Honorary NHS contract will be sought for the successful post holder. You therefore must be eligible to hold an honorary contract with NHS Lothian, and must also be registered with the [delete as appropriate] General Medical Council The salary for this post is £43,504 to £64,461 per annum. Salary will be determined on the basis of previous service in the NHS training grades. Normally you will be matched to your current incremental point or nearest equivalent. If you are currently a member of the NHS Pension Scheme and are employed in a clinical post it may be possible for you to remain a member of the NHS Pension Scheme. Your skills and attributes for success: MRCP with right to practise in the UK. The post is best suited to applicants undergoing specialty training in Diabetes & Endocrinology (ST3-ST6), but less clinically experienced applicants will also be considered, taking diabetes experience specifically into account. Clinical experience in diabetes management and working understanding of clinical, dietary and lifestyle education. Evidence of strong research interest and an ambition to pursue MD/PhD. Excellent time management and communication skills. Click to view a copy of the full job description (opens new browser tab) Application Information Please ensure you include the following documents in your application: - CV - Cover letter (amend as necessary) Informal enquiries are welcomed and can be addressed to Dr Ahmad Al-Mrabeh, Ahmad.Al-Mrabehed.ac.uk As a valued member of our team you can expect: A competitive salary An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits Championing equality, diversity and inclusion The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality. Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab) Key dates to note The closing date for applications is 6 January 2025. Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone. The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.