Senior Lecturer (Academic) in Psychology (x2 Positions available)

Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and professional practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.

The Department of Psychology has undergone a period of rapid expansion resulting in a vibrant research and learning culture. The department has three research themes covering Clinical, Counselling and Health Psychology, Forensic Investigation and Cyber Psychology, and Cognitive and Brain Sciences (with particular expertise in Reading, Face-Processing, Attention and Memory). Facilities supporting our research and teaching include eye-tracking (with mobile and static eye trackers), virtual reality, brain stimulation (tDCS, TMS), and electrophysiological recording (EEG). In addition, the Department enjoys strong research collaborations with local NHS Trusts.

This is an open call and we are keen to receive applications from candidates who will contribute to research within any of our existing strengths.

For an informal discussion please contact the Head of the Psychology Department, Professor Sarah Bate by email: sbate@bournemouth.ac.uk.

You will be qualified to Doctorate level or be able to demonstrate the ability to create and disseminate knowledge at an equivalent level and the capability to convert this knowledge into a doctorate in a maximum of 3-5 years from the date of appointment. You will be research active and committed to a culture of academic excellence and continuous improvement.

A detailed job description and person specification are available from our website together with an online application form.  Alternatively, please email HRVacancies@bournemouth.ac.uk quoting the appropriate reference (FST564).

BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment.  We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society.  To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

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