Career Development Fellowship (CDF) in Experimental Psychology

RFCSR; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 35.000 - 43.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Career Development Fellowship (CDF) at Jesus College, University of Oxford invites an early-career researcher to advance independent research in experimental psychology while contributing to undergraduate teaching. The role offers integration into Oxford’s research community and opportunities to engage with students, faculty and wider scholarly networks.

Salary starts at Grade 7 point 1 (National Spine Point 29), currently £39,424 per annum, with a fixed-term contract.

Qualifikationen

• Early-career researcher with potential for independent research.
• Experience or interest in undergraduate teaching.
• Strong communication and academic writing skills.

Aufgaben

• Undertake independent research in experimental psychology.
• Contribute to undergraduate teaching and teaching programmes.
• Engage with college life and scholarly networks.

Kenntnisse

Experimental psychology

Research design

Undergraduate teaching

Academic writing

Inclusive education

Ausbildung

Doctoral degree in psychology or closely related discipline

Jobbeschreibung

Career Development Fellowship (CDF) in Experimental Psychology

Jesus College, University of Oxford
Oxford, England, United Kingdom

This fixed-term academic fellowship offers an exceptional opportunity for an early-career researcher to deepen their experience in both research and undergraduate teaching within Experimental Psychology at Jesus College, University of Oxford. The Career Development Fellowship (CDF) is designed to support individuals at a formative stage in their academic career, providing a structured environment to pursue independent research while contributing to college life and teaching programmes. The role situates the Fellow within Oxford’s internationally renowned research community, fostering connections across departments and facilitating engagement with students, peers, and wider scholarly networks.

General Description

The Fellow will undertake independent research in experimental psychology, contributing to the discipline’s knowledge base and scholarly discourse. In addition to advancing a personal research agenda, the position involves a component of undergraduate teaching, allowing the Fellow to develop pedagogical skills and broaden their academic profile. The fellowship encompasses full integration into the intellectual life of Jesus College and may include involvement in seminars, academic activities and collaborative discussions with faculty and students.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should be early-career researchers who typically will have completed their doctoral degree in psychology or a closely related discipline. Evidence of research potential and a clear vision for a coherent programme of work in experimental psychology are expected. Familiarity with both teaching and research contexts within higher education will strengthen an application.

Required Expertise, Skills

The successful candidate will possess strong academic and research skills in experimental psychology, including the ability to design and conduct rigorous empirical studies. Experience or interest in undergraduate teaching is valuable, along with excellent communication and academic writing skills. A commitment to contributing to the college’s academic community and to fostering an inclusive educational environment is essential.

Salary Details

The fellowship’s salary starts at Grade 7 point 1 (National Spine Point 29), currently equivalent to £39,424 per annum.

Application Deadline

The closing date for applications is 20 March 2026.