Lecturer in Psychology (Research & Teaching)

Royal Holloway University of London; Egham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious UK university in Egham seeks a Lecturer in Psychology to contribute to world-class research and teaching. The ideal candidate will have a strong publication record, a commitment to student success, and the ability to teach effectively at multiple levels. This full-time, permanent position offers a highly competitive rewards package and opportunities for career development in a beautiful campus setting.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Development opportunities

Access to excellent facilities

Qualifications

• Candidates should demonstrate a strong publication record.
• Applicants must show potential for ground-breaking discoveries.
• A broad range of teaching skills is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Conduct research in areas of psychology and neuroscience.
• Support junior researchers in a collegial atmosphere.

Skills

Strong publication track record

Teaching skills at undergraduate and postgraduate levels

Potential for securing funding

Commitment to student experience

Interpersonal skills for collegiality

Job description

Full-time, Permanent

Applications are invited for a post of Lecturer in the Department of Psychology, Royal Holloway, University of London, starting 1 April 2026. The post is open to ambitious, research-driven scientists with a background in any area of psychology and neuroscience. While we are interested in hearing from candidates working in applied neuroscience and developmental or lifespan psychology, applications from other areas will be considered.

The department is internationally recognised for world‑class research and teaching. We were ranked 3rd in the UK for research in the last REF. We also receive very strong ratings from our students for teaching (UK NSS). The Department has excellent facilities, including MRI, EEG, TMS, eye trackers, behavioural testing suites, and social and infant observation labs, as well as strong links with clinical organisations and government, industry, and charity affiliations. We are proud of our atmosphere of strong collegiality in the department, and we are highly committed to principles of equity and diversity. The department has a strong track record of supporting career trajectories of junior researchers, and workload expectations are adjusted accordingly. We offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including generous annual leave and development opportunities.

Candidates should have a strong publication track record and bring new potential for delivering ground‑breaking scientific discoveries, as well as significant potential for funding. Applicants should demonstrate strong commitment to delivering an outstanding experience for our students and possess the broad range of skills required to teach effectively at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

This is a full time, permanent post based in Egham, Surrey where the College is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and Heathrow Airport, and within commuting distance from London. Information about our existing research and teaching programmes can be found at http://www.rhul.ac.uk/psychology/home.aspx

Informal enquiries regarding this post can be directed to the Head of Department, Dr Robert Lachlan ([e-mail])

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: [e-mail]

Please quote the reference: 1024-326-R

Closing Date: 23:59, 1 December 2025

Interview Date: 28 or 29 January 2026. It is our intention to run these in person on campus where possible.