Applications invited for new academic posts in Psychology
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Reader in Psychology (2 posts)
Lecturer salary in the range of £38,996 to £46,150 per annum inclusive of London Allowance. Senior Lecturer/Reader salary in the range of £47,470 to £54,690 per annum inclusive of London Allowance.
Applications are invited for two permanent posts at Reader or Senior Lecturer or Lecturer level in the Department of Psychology, Royal Holloway, University of London. These posts are part of a strategic initiative to strengthen and expand the Department’s research portfolio. We invite applications that demonstrate an established international research profile, publishing in top tier academic journals, and for the more senior level a strong track record in gaining research funding.
We offer a dynamic and supportive environment, in an internationally recognized department that ranks among the best in the UK for research (in the top ten of UK Psychology departments RAE 2008) and teaching (highest rating ‘excellent’ for teaching quality). The Department has excellent facilities for undertaking research in a broad range of areas (with state-of-the-art facilities available, such as MRI, EEG, TMS, eye trackers, cognitive behavioural testing suites, social and infant observation labs). It also has strong links with clinical organisations, as well as government, industrial, and charity affiliations. The College was ranked 88th in the Times HE World Rankings 2010, and is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus in Egham, Surrey next to Windsor Park. It is close to both Central London and 10 minutes by taxi from Heathrow Airport.
Successful applicants will be expected to be educated to PhD level and possess an excellent research record, as evidenced by publications, and related research activities. They should be enthusiastic about working in a multi-disciplinary environment and should possess the broad range of skills needed to teach effectively and be able to enhance the Department’s teaching portfolio at undergraduate and postgraduate level. The Department welcomes applications from strong researchers in any area of Psychology. Information about our existing research groups of Adult & Child Cognition, Brain & Behaviour and Clinical, Health, & Social Psychology, can be found on our Departmental website:
Applicants should indicate on their application if they are only interested in the level of Reader or Senior Lecturer. Starting date for the posts would be flexible between May and September 2012.
Informal enquiries regarding this post can be directed to the Head of Department, Professor John Wann ([log in to unmask]) or Director of Research, Professor Kathy Rastle ([log in to unmask]) .
Please click http://www.rhul.ac.uk/psychology/news/newsarticles/applicationsinvitedfornewacademicpostsinpsychology.aspx for further details of this post.
Closing date: Midnight 14th February 2012
Interview date: Planned for early March 2012
The College is committed to equality and diversity, and encourages applications from all sections of the community.
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