Lecturer (Clinical Research Therapist) (Education and Scholarship)

This new part time (0.8FTE) post is available from 1 October 2025 on a fixed term basis until 31 March 2027, with extension beyond this date subject to funding.

The role

The AccEPT service (https://www.exeter.ac.uk/mooddisorders/acceptclinic/) is an NHS funded service offering psychological therapies to adults with mood disorders. It is hosted by the University of Exeter, and contributes to research into new and existing psychological therapies. This post will involve delivering novel psychological interventions to adults experiencing mood disorders. There will be a particular focus on delivery of Augmented Depression Therapy (ADepT; a recovery and wellbeing oriented therapy) as part of a randomised controlled trial. The successful applicant is likely to be a qualified and experienced psychological therapist with expertise in cognitive behavioural or behavioural therapy delivery.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

What we can offer you:

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines;
• Support teams that understand the University wide teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly;
• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development;
• Our Exeter Academic initiative supports high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career;
• A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy;
• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.

Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).

We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City

Further information

For further information please contact the AccEPT service co-lead Kim Wright, email K.A.Wright@exeter.ac.uk, or telephone (01392) 725227.

This role may be subject to additional background screening.

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