Lecturer in Psychology (Teaching & Research)

School of Biological & Behavioural Sciences

We are seeking to appoint an ambitious, research-driven scientist at Lecturer level with strong publication records, as well as significant potential for funding. We are interested in individuals who can contribute to the cross faculty initiative of social interactions, health and wellbeing using behavioural, neuroscience or computational approaches, with a particular interest in individuals with expertise in cognitive psychology or cognitive neuroscience, but will consider candidates in all areas.

The successful candidates should have a PhD in Psychology and/or relevant professional qualification and/or equivalent professional experience. You will be involved in teaching on our undergraduate or post graduate programmes (teaching loads are as would be expected in a research-led institution and reduced in the first two years following appointment). You must have substantial experience in teaching in large or small group settings with the demonstrable ability to deliver teaching at both levels.

Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) is a member of the Russell Group and is one of the UK's leading research-intensive institutions. QMUL have made a strategic commitment to world-class research and teaching across all disciplines. Within QMUL, the School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences is a large and expanding academic unit, which provides a supportive and friendly environment and encourages interdisciplinary research. The Department was founded in 2008 and comprises of 28 permanent academics. We emphasise a modern interdisciplinary approach, at the interface between behavioural and biological aspects of psychology.

At QMUL, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable. Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.

We offer competitive salaries, access to the pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum, season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities including an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus.

The post is based at the Mile End Campus in London. It is a full time, permanent appointment, with a start date of July 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter. The salary will be in Grade 5-6, in the range of £45,931 - £56,921 per annum (pro-rata), inclusive of London Allowance.

Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability.

Informal enquiries should be addressed to the Head of Psychology, Prof Isabelle Mareschal: i.mareschal@qmul.ac.uk

For further information about the School, visit: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/sbbs/

To apply, click the ‘apply’ button. Applicants must submit a CV and a two-page summary of their current research and future research plans at QMUL.

The closing date for applications is 18 April 2023. Interviews will be held shortly thereafter.

The School holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award. As part of our commitment; we strongly encourage applications from women and under-represented BAME groups

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