Lecturer in Psychology - Language and Literacy (T&R)

Applications are invited for the above fixed-term post in the School of Psychology at Bangor University. The School seeks to continue developing its sector-leading research with the appointment of a highly promising academic near the beginning of their career with a focus on research with impact. We are particularly keen on receiving applications from those with an emerging track record of research focused on language, literacy, their development in children, and effective interventions in this area.

The appointed person will have a developing international research profile, including evidence of: excellent research publications in peer-reviewed journals; the potential to attract external research funding; and a commitment to delivering research with non-academic impact. The post-holder will be expected to deliver research-inspired undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. Duties will also include supervision of dissertation projects; contributions to pastoral support and recruitment & retention activities; and promotion of the School through outreach and public engagement. 

The successful candidate should have completed a PhD, or be close to the completion of a PhD, in Psychology.

This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The successful candidate will be expected to commence as soon as possible, and the post is available until 31/12/2029.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post.

This role will be located on campus at Bangor. Through our Dynamic Working framework, there will also be the option to spend some time working remotely (although remaining in the UK) to support work life balance, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview. Applications will also be considered to carry out this role on a part-time or job share basis.

Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865.

Closing date for applications: 05 January 2027

Informal enquiries can be made by contacting: Prof Paul Downing, Head of the School of Psychology, p.downing@bangor.ac.uk

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