Lecturer in Clinical Psychology - Grade 8

University of Liverpool; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Liverpool seeks a candidate for a role in the Department of Primary Care and Mental Health, focusing on research and teaching in mental health. This position offers opportunities for career development and is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Strong record of peer-reviewed outputs in academic mental health.
• Experience aligned with lectureship grade.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality research outputs.
• Contribute to teaching and project supervision.
• Work within the Department’s Public Mental Health research subgroup.

Skills

Research skills

Leadership

Education

PhD in a relevant discipline

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Job description

This exciting post within the Department of Primary Care and Mental Health will provide rich opportunities to participate in the burgeoning research portfolio with the potential to build particular special interest within the overall strategy.

The Department, Institute and local partners, offer a collaborative inter-disciplinary environment, allowing staff and trainees to develop the research skills and leadership opportunities necessary to build independent senior research careers within primary care and applied mental health research. We have a strong track record of NIHR and ESRC awards, assisted by the support of the NIHR Research Design Service based within the Department, and excellent research training and support in quantitative and qualitative research methods. We have close links to the Liverpool Clinical Trials Centre (LCTC) in the University of Liverpool, which is part of the MRC North West Hub for Trials Methodology Research. The department has a robust commitment to public and partner involvement and supports a co-production culture linked to implementation science within the ARC North West Coast.

You should have a strong record of peer reviewed outputs within research activity aligned to academic mental health commensurate with lectureship grade and experience. You will be expected to produce high quality research outputs and to work as part of the Department’s Public Mental Health research subgroup. You will undertake a varied range of duties within the Department and Institute contributing to teaching and project supervision.

You must hold a PhD in a relevant discipline or a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.

At the end of year three, you will be reviewed for confirmation in a permanent academic position.

This role is eligible for sponsorship under the skilled worker route

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Liverpool is committed to enhancing workforce diversity. We actively seek to attract, develop, and retain colleagues with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all genders/gender identities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, individuals living with a disability, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

For full details and to apply online, please visit: recruit.liverpool.ac.uk

£46,735 to £59,139 per annum