Lecturer in Cognitive / Clinical Neuroscience or Neuropsychology

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking two permanent lecturers in cognitive/clinical neuroscience to enhance research and teaching. Ideal candidates will have a PhD in Psychology or a related field and expertise in neuropsychological methods. The role involves delivering comprehensive education in an inclusive setting, contributing to research initiatives, and providing students with mentorship in a vibrant academic environment. The university supports flexible working arrangements to fit with personal responsibilities.

Benefits

40% research time

Support for professional development

Inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• PhD in Psychology or a related field is required.
• Excellence in research and teaching must be demonstrated.
• Expertise in neuroscience or neuropsychology methods essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in cognition and clinical neuroscience.
• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
• Engage in activities to enhance research output and funding.

Skills

Neuroscience methods

Neuropsychological methods

Clinical research

Teaching

Quantitative analysis

Education

Doctorate in Psychology or relevant field

Tools

3T MRI

EEG

Neurostimulation equipment

Virtual reality labs

Job description

University of Southampton – Application Deadline: 30 Jan 2026 – Permanent, Full-time.

Offer Description

The School of Psychology, University of Southampton, is seeking to appoint two permanent lecturers in cognitive/clinical neuroscience/neuropsychology to grow our research and contribute to delivery of our undergraduate and postgraduate education.

We are seeking applications from individuals whose expertise will help us build capacity as part of an ongoing programme of strategically focussed investment aligned with our four research centres (https://www.southampton.ac.uk/research/areas/psychology ). Applicants will have expertise in neuroscience/neuropsychological methods (e.g., functional brain imaging, EEG, brain stimulation, patient studies of acquired disorders and interventions in neurological and/or neuropsychiatric populations). We welcome applicants whose research will also contribute to one or more of our cross‑centre thematic priorities spanning brain and behaviour (e.g., perceptual/cognitive/motor systems, neurological disorders), digital interventions and health technologies, adult and child mental health (e.g., mood/anxiety disorders, neurodevelopmental conditions, psychosis), and individual, relational, and collective self (e.g., personality and wellbeing, relationship processes and sexual behaviour, culture and intergroup relations).

You will hold a doctorate in psychology or a relevant discipline, be able to evidence excellence in research and teaching in the areas highlighted above commensurate with your level, and share our ambition to deliver high‑quality research, education, and training in psychological science.

Successful applicants will benefit from working in a vibrant, world‑leading, research‑intensive Russell Group university. The school provides an excellent environment for career development allowing for 40% research time on balanced (research and education) pathway contracts, and state‑of‑the‑art research facilities that include: well‑established clinical‑academic links with NHS services, and purpose‑built laboratories for psychometric testing, social interaction and behavioural observation, quantitative sensory testing, therapeutic intervention, psychopharmacology, and child/family studies. Specialist neuroscience facilities include 3T MRI, EEG, neurostimulation, eye‑tracking, virtual reality labs as well as established links with the School of Biological Sciences, School of Medicine (Psychiatry, Clinical Neuroscience, Primary Care) and local/regional NHS neurological and rehabilitation services. 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. The school also provides opportunities for the award of funds to support research activity including PhD studentships, networking, conference attendance and equipment/lab facilities, as well as regular active seminar programmes of invited external speakers in each research centre. Our BPS/HCPC accredited education provision spans both single and joint‑honours UG and a range of PGT (including MSc Health and Clinical Psychology) and CPD courses. We also offer professional doctoral training programmes in Clinical (DClinPsy) and Educational (DEdPsy) Psychology.

We are an ambitious, successful and growing School (Top 10 nationally; Guardian League Table 2025) providing a friendly, supportive and inclusive working environment located on the beautiful 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 University of Southampton holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award.