NIHR Clinical Lecturer in Neurology or Psychiatry

This position is designed for a medically qualified trainee with an NTN in neurology or psychiatry, who wishes to pursue research in the intersection of these two areas.

The training will require the trainees spending 50% of their time undergoing academic training combined with clinical training in the remaining 50%. Clinical training, leading to CCT in the GMC speciality of neurology or psychiatry. On-call duties will be required.

Successful applicants will demonstrate clear medium and long-term career goals and will demonstrate an ability to win funding for clinical research in a relevant area, in order to deliver publications and clinical health impact.

The post will be based in the Department of Clinical Infection Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Liverpool, with clinical training and activity at The Walton Centre NHS or MerseyCare NHS Foundation Trusts.

The post is available on a fixed term basis for four years or earlier, if CCT date is before that date.

You must hold a research doctorate (PhD) or equivalent in a relevant subject area by the time you take up the post.

Interviews are provisionally planned for week commencing 27th April 2026.

For informal conversation, please contact: Mr Benedict Michael, email: benmic@liverpool.ac.uk

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to enhancing a workforce as diverse as our community and particularly encourage applicants who are of minoritised genders and ethnic backgrounds, living with a disability, and/or are members of the LGBTQIA+ community.