Lecturer in Psychology (Neuroscience) Contract Type B

Applications are invited for an appointment as Lecturer (permanent 1.0 FTE) in Psychology at the School of Psychology, University of Galway.

The School of Psychology offers internationally excellent programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate level. These include the BSc in Psychology denominated programme and two Higher Diploma in Psychology programmes that are accredited with the Psychological Society of Ireland. The School contributes the Psychological Studies subject to the BA programme offered by the College of Arts, Social Sciences & Celtic Studies. The School offers postgraduate programmes at MSc / doctoral level which are oriented toward professional preparation, and a vibrant PhD research programme. We are now looking to recruit an outstanding colleague to join our team.

The successful candidate will have an active research agenda in an area of Psychology that complements our existing thematic cluster of Brain & Behaviour, particularly in the area of neuroscience. The focus of their teaching contribution to the School will be our undergraduate BSc programme. They will be expected to contribute to the delivery of learning and teaching, research supervision, and to contribute to programme leadership and administrative functions in the School.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD or equivalent doctoral award in an area of Psychology; be actively engaged in research with an appropriate level of research networking and experience of developing research funding proposals appropriate to their level of experience. The successful candidate will have internationally excellent research publications commensurate with the level of the post, and an ambitious research and grant-application agenda.

We are particularly interested in hearing form candidates with a specialised focus on one or more areas of neuroscience. We encourage applications from candidates from all gender, racial and ethnic identities.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Pádraig MacNeela, Head, School of Psychology, email padraig.macneela@universityofgalway.ie and tel: +353 (0)91 49 5121

Additional information on the School is available at https://www.universityofgalway.ie/psychology/  

Information on the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies Strategic Plan is available at:
https://www.universityofgalway.ie/colleges-and-schools/arts-social-sciences-and-celtic-studies/strategy2125/

Information on the University's Strategic Plan is available at:  https://www.universityofgalway.ie/strategy2025/

Salary: €63,624- €101,498 per annum (This appointment will be made on the Lecturer scale in line with current Government pay policy and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the

University’s Remuneration policy. QA321-Updated-PP-Remuneration.pdf

Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 26^th June 2025. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.

Appointments will be conditional on work authorisation validation. Further details are available at www.dbei.ie

Garda vetting may apply.  

Please note that appointment to posts advertised will be dependent upon University approval, together with the terms of the Employment Control Framework for the higher education sector. At the University of Galway, we celebrate diversity and believe that every candidate can bring unique perspectives, talents and approaches to our University community.  Our commitment to inclusivity extends beyond recruitment as we foster a friendly and supportive work environment, where all work styles are valued and respected.  Join us in shaping a workplace that thrives on diversity, creativity and collaboration.   

University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer.

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