Research Fellow in Experimental Psychology

Location: Highfield Campus

Fixed Term to 31/12/2026

Applications are invited to work on a Wellcome LEAP funded project in mental health science that will evaluate the potential benefits of a computerised psychological intervention on aspects of human cognition and emotion processing. We invite applications from individuals with a background in human experimental psychology (participant recruitment, experimental testing, data analysis) and with a PhD in Psychology or related discipline. 

The post-holder will join our multidisciplinary research team in the Centre for Innovation for Mental Health, School of Psychology, University of Southampton. Our group uses a range of experimental methods including experimental cognitive psychology, psychopharmacology, psychophysiology and neuroscience methods to better understand the aetiology and treatment of mood and anxiety disorders. https://www.southampton.ac.uk/research/institutes-centres/centre-for-innovation-in-mental-health

Applications will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon completion of PhD.  Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given. 

For informal enquiries please contact Prof. Matt Garner: m.j.garner@soton.ac.uk. 

The School of Psychology is recognised for world-leading, high-impact research, supported by excellent research facilities (REF2021). These include excellent clinical-academic links with NHS services, and purpose-built laboratories for neuropsychological/cognitive testing, social interaction and behavioural observation, therapeutic intervention and psychopharmacology, and child/family studies. Facilities include functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), electroencephalography (EEG), neurostimulation (TMS/tDCS), psychophysiology, pain research including quantitative sensory testing (QST), eye-tracking, virtual reality and multi-sensory processing.

We are an ambitious and successful School providing a friendly, supportive and inclusive working environment located on the beautiful Highfield Campus at the University of Southampton. We recognise that employees may wish to have working patterns that fit with their caring responsibilities or work-life balance, including flexible and part-time working. Due consideration will be given to applicants who have had career breaks for reasons including maternity, paternity or adoption leave, disability or illness. The School of Psychology holds an Athena SWAN Bronze Award demonstrating our commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The University of Southampton holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award. 

Further details:

As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.

Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.

You should submit your completed online application form by clicking the ‘Apply’ button above.

Closing Date: Thursday 14 August 2025

Interview Date: To be confirmed

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