Post-Doctoral Teaching Associate

Fixed-Term (2 years) 

Starting Salary is £41,374 per annum pro rata inclusive of London Allowance*

*This is the expected starting salary for this post however appointment at a higher point may be made for candidates who demonstrate exceptional skills and experience relevant to the role. 

Applications are invited for a Post-Doctoral Teaching Associate post in the Department of Psychology, Royal Holloway, University of London, starting 1 September 2026. 

The post holder will engage in teaching, supervision, and assessment across our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The role is mainly student facing and is ideally suited for people who have recently completed a PhD and who are interested in developing their educational skills within a supportive department. They should be enthusiastic about delivering effective high-quality teaching and supervision of student research projects at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The ideal candidate will have expertise in more applied areas of psychology (e.g., clinical, forensic, health, applied social, developmental, or occupational), although applicants with expertise in other areas will also be considered. 

The post holders will work as part of our academic team in a dynamic and supportive environment that is known internationally for its outstanding research and teaching. There is a strong research environment, with the Department ranked 3^rd in the UK in the 2021 REF for our world-leading and internationally excellent research. We consistently achieve high levels of student satisfaction in the NSS. There is a strong culture of support for Teaching Focused academics within the Department, with regular career development and training opportunities provided. 

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Rich Training and Development programmes
• Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
• Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.
• Free parking

The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.

Information about our Department can be found at: https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/research-and-teaching/departments-and-schools/psychology/

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Dr Gemma Northam Gemma.Northam@rhul.ac.uk.

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk

Please quote the reference: 0626-182

Closing Date: 23:59, 30 June 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed 

Royal Holloway is committed to equality and diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community. Read here about structures and initiatives around equality and diversity, including information on staff diversity networks.

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