Lecturer/Associate Professor

University of South Hampton; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southampton seeks two extraordinary academic professionals as a Lecturer and Associate Professor in their School of Psychology. The selected candidates will join a robust academic environment, engage in pioneering psychological research, and provide high-quality education. The roles emphasize excellence in teaching and research within a supportive, diverse, and inclusive setting.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Supportive working environment

Commitment to equality and diversity

Qualifications

• Doctorate in psychology or related discipline required.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching and research.
• Ability to work in a research-intensive environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to world-leading research and teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Collaborate with NHS services and participate in training programs.

Skills

Research in Psychology

Teaching Excellence

Cognitive Neuroscience

Clinical Psychology

Education

Doctorate in Psychology or related discipline

Job description

2 Posts: Lecturer and Associate Professor (tenured/permanent).

The School of Psychology, University of Southampton, is seeking to make two appointments at Lecturer/Associate Professor level to contribute to our world-leading research portfolio and undergraduate and postgraduate education.

We particularly welcome applications from individuals with a background in areas that complement and extend our expertise in cognitive and clinical neuroscience, experimental psychology (perception, cognition), health psychology, child and adult mental health, development and developmental psychopathology.

You will hold a doctorate in psychology or related discipline, be able to evidence excellence in teaching and research commensurate with your level and share our ambition to deliver the highest quality research, education and training in psychological science in a research-intensive Russell Group environment.

The School of Psychology is recognised for world-leading, high-impact research, supported by excellent research facilities (REF2021). These include excellent clinical-academic links with NHS services, and purpose-built laboratories for neuropsychological/cognitive testing, social interaction and behavioural observation, therapeutic intervention and psychopharmacology, and child/family studies. Facilities include functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), electroencephalography (EEG), neurostimulation (TMS/tDCS), psychophysiology, pain research including quantitative sensory testing (QST), eye-tracking, virtual reality and multi-sensory processing: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/psychology/research/index.page

We also benefit from long-standing collaborations with University research groups in Medicine (Psychiatry, Primary Care, Public Health), Biological Sciences (Neuroscience), Health Sciences, Education, Social Sciences, Engineering and Computer Science. The Institute for Life Sciences supports further cross-disciplinary collaboration. Our strategic partnerships with schools, NHS Trusts, Government, charities and industry deliver world leading impact (REF2021) and attract significant grant income from all major research funders.

Our School is one of the largest providers of postgraduate research and clinical training in the UK, offering a range of MSc programmes (Psychology, Clinical Psychology and Health Psychology), research doctorates (PhD), Doctoral Programmes in Clinical Psychology (DClin) and Educational Psychology (DEdPsy), and training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

We are an ambitious and successful School providing a friendly, supportive and inclusive working environment located on Highfield Campus at the University of Southampton. We strongly encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, people who identify as LGBTQ+ and people with disabilities. We recognise that employees may wish to have working patterns that fit with their caring responsibilities or work-life balance, including flexible and part-time working. Due consideration will be given to applicants who have had career breaks for reasons including maternity, paternity or adoption leave, disability or illness. The School of Psychology holds an Athena SWAN Bronze Award demonstrating our commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The University of Southampton holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award.

Interviews will be held in the week commencing Monday August 4 th 2025 and Monday August 11 th .

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants who support our mission of inclusivity.

Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on [phone] or [e-mail] quoting the job number.