Assistant Professor of MPhil in Clinical Psychology (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge is seeking an Assistant Professor for the new MPhil in Foundations of Clinical Psychology. This role involves teaching, supervision, and research within a vibrant academic environment, contributing to the department's research profile. The position is fixed-term for 13 months, with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Experience of postdoctoral research in mental health and clinical/public health.

Responsibilities

• Undertake teaching, supervision, and research duties.
• Contribute to the delivery of the MPhil Foundations of Clinical Psychology.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Education

PhD in applied or experimental psychology

Job description

Applications are invited for the new post of Assistant Professor to join a vibrant team to develop the New MPhil in the Foundations of Clinical Psychology. This post is within the University of Cambridge Department of Psychiatry, and the successful applicant will take up the appointment on 1st September 2025. The role would initially be for thirteen months with the possibility of extension dependent on the success of the course.

This new post will play a key role in the delivery of the academic and research components of the MPhil Foundations of Clinical Psychology and contributing to the wider research profile of the school, as outlined in the main activities below.

The Assistant Professor will be required to undertake teaching, supervision and research duties as assigned by Course Director and Head of Department. The field of research will be determined by the successful applicant in discussion with the Head of Department, Professor Tamsin Ford. The job responsibilities are divided approximately as 35% Teaching/Assessment; 35% Tutorials and Supervision; 20% Research; 5% Management; 5% Admission/Committee spread throughout the academic year.

Applicants should have a PhD in applied or experimental psychology and experience of postdoctoral research in fields related to mental health and clinical / public health. Clinical qualification and direct clinical experience are not necessary, and this post will not attract clinical salary pay scales.

For further details please see the attached further particulars.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Dr Ayla Humphrey, Course Director MPhil Foundation Psychology at [e-mail]

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 13 months in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

We particularly welcome applications from women and /or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our department/institution/Faculty/School/University.

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Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

Please quote reference RN45740 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Further information

• Further Particulars