Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology

Applications are invited for an Associate Professorship of Clinical Psychology jointly based at the Department of Experimental Psychology and the Institute of Clinical Psychology, Oxford, with effect from 1 October 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. The post is in association with a Fellowship by Special Election at Reuben College. The Associate Professor will join a dynamic and collaborative department whose aim is to conduct world-leading experimental research to understand the psychological and neural mechanisms relevant to human behaviour and to translate these findings into evidence-based public benefits and mental health and wellbeing, education, industry, and policy.  

 

The main duties of this post will be to conduct an independent research programme in clinical psychological science, and to give high-quality clinical research supervision at graduate level to students studying for the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.  In addition, the postholder will contribute to the supervision of MSci projects undertaken by students in Experimental Psychology and provide advanced clinical psychology exposure at undergraduate level. They will have a strong commitment to open and reproducible science and be committed to educating students and training the next generation of clinical research leaders. Within the College the postholder will contribute to a vibrant interdisciplinary programme and in the support of postgraduate students across a variety of departments.   

 

You should have a doctorate in Psychology or a related science; an ability to contribute to teaching and training of students studying for the Doctorate of Clinical Psychology and MSc in Experimental Psychology; a strong and developing track record of research in psychology; and current research funding or an independent research track record likely to attract competitive research grant funding. You will also be expected to participate in the administration of Reuben College and the Department of Experimental Psychology.

 

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. To apply for this role and for further details, including the job description and selection criteria, please click on the ‘Apply’ link herein.

 

The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on 17^th May 2024. It is expected that interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held in June or July 2024, in Oxford.

 

Applications are particularly welcome from women, black and minority ethnic candidates who are underrepresented in academic posts in Oxford.

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