Grant Chair of Dermatology at The University of Edinburgh

CMVM / MGPHS

Full Time – 40 Hours per Week

Open Ended Appointment, Available Early 2024

We are looking for an exceptional individual to lead a cutting-edge research program focused on genetic mechanisms in skin and associated systemic diseases and make a lasting impact on the field of skin genetics and genomics.

The Opportunity:

As the successful candidate, you will lead a world-leading research program centered around atopic eczema, driving mechanistic and translational work in the field. Collaborating with experts across disciplines, you will identify new molecular targets, validate intervention strategies, and contribute to disease prevention and therapy.

You will be expected to secure substantial research funding and foster collaborations across disciplines to enhance research grant generation and strategic proposals in skin research. In addition, you would contribute to the strategic development of the University of Edinburgh’s One Health research portfolio, both within the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine and on the national and international stage.

You should be committed to research excellence, engagement with patients and the public, and the dissemination of research outputs. We would expect you to exemplify and cultivate an outstanding research culture founded on collaboration, transparency, and sharing.

Your responsibilities will extend beyond research, as you will also play a vital role in teaching and mentoring students. With your experience and commitment to learning, you will engage with undergraduate and postgraduate curricula, employing innovative pedagogies to inspire the next generation of clinicians and researchers.

Your skills and attributes for success: 

• Certificate of completion of clinical training in Dermatology (UK or equivalent) (essential).
• An established, outstanding international research reputation in dermatological and genetic research and its application to disease, with a strong track record of publications in world-leading peer reviewed international journals
• Ability to lead and develop an interdisciplinary research team.
• Capability to act as role model in creating a positive, inclusive environment for research and teaching
• Ability to lead and motivate people to manage resources and contribute to the running of a university department.

The University of Edinburgh is an equal opportunity employer and promotes diversity in its workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

Potential candidates are encouraged to contact Professor David Argyle, Head of College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine at head.cmvm@ed.ac.uk; Professor Margaret Frame, Head of the Institute of Genetics and Cancer at m.frame@ed.ac.uk, Professor Sarah Cunningham-Burley Dean of Molecular, Genetic, and Population Health Sciences at Sarah.C.Burley@ed.ac.uk  

Please include your CV and a supporting statement with details of how you meet the knowledge, skills and experience required for this post.