Lecturer in Psychology

Department of Psychology

Location: Egham
Salary:  £45,548 to £53,939 per annum - including London Allowance Post Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Monday 02 January 2023
Reference: 1122-517

4x Lecturers in Psychology (Research & Teaching)

Full-time, Permanent

Applications are invited for four posts of Lecturer in the Department of Psychology, Royal Holloway, University of London, starting in September 2023. The posts are open to ambitious, research-driven scientists with a background in any area of psychology and neuroscience.

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. Applications from those with an interest in neuroimaging of decision making are particularly encouraged. 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 here: http://www.rhul.ac.uk/psychology/home.aspx 

Informal enquiries regarding this post can be directed to the Head of Department, Professor Hanna Zagefka (Hanna.Zagefka@rhul.ac.uk).

To view further details of this post and to apply please visit https://jobs.royalholloway.ac.uk. For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email

at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk 

Please quote the reference: 1122-517 

Closing Date: 23:59, 2 January 2023

Interview Date: 30 January 2023