Senior Lecturer in Health Services Research – AC7971SB at University of St Andrews

Start: As soon as possible

The School of Medicine wishes to appoint a Senior Lecturer in Health Services Research. You will be a scholar with an international research reputation with a commitment to delivering high quality teaching within the broad field of subjects taught in the undergraduate curriculum.

This post is part of the Population and Behavioural Sciences Division. Informal enquiries should be directed to Head of Division, Prof Colin McCowan cm434@st-andrews.ac.uk.

The successful candidate will be expected to have a range of interests, to be active in research publication that strengthens or complements those in the School and to be capable of teaching the subject to undergraduate and taught postgraduate students from a wide range of backgrounds.

Candidates should hold a PhD in a cognate discipline. Excellent teaching skills and an interest in promoting knowledge exchange are essential. You should be familiar with grant seeking processes in relation to research councils and other sources.

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays.
• Financial contribution to relocation.
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies.
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services.
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel.
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff/children of staff, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme and a range of wellbeing initiatives.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/.

Closing Date: 14 August 2023

Interview Date: 18 September 2023

Please quote ref: AC7971SB

Further Particulars: AC7971SB FPs.doc