Department of Psychology

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer

Salary for the Lecturer position will be in the range of £38,849 to £45,974 pa. Senior Lecturer would be in the range of £47,289 to £54,480 pa, inclusive of London allowance.

Applications are invited for a permanent post at Lecturer level in the Department of Psychology, Royal Holloway, University of London.  This post is part of a continuing strategic initiative to strengthen and expand research and teaching in the Department. In the case of applications, that demonstrate a well-established international research profile, a strong track record in gaining research funding and substantial teaching experience, the post could be upgraded to Senior Lecturer level.

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, action research lab, cognitive behavioural testing suites, social observation lab, developmental studies centre). It also has strong links with NHS hospitals and medical schools, as well as government, industrial, and charity organisations. The College itself is situated in a beautiful leafy campus, and is close to both Central London and Heathrow Airport. 

Successful applicants should possess a very good or excellent research record, as evidenced by publications and research grants, and should be enthusiastic about working in a multi-disciplinary environment. They should also possess the broad range of skills needed to teach effectively at undergraduate and postgraduate level. The department welcomes applications from strong researchers in any area of Psychology, particularly from those individuals whose work would complement our existing research themes (Clinical, Health, & Social; Adult & Child Cognition; and Brain & Behaviour; see http://www.pc.rhul.ac.uk/website/Research/research.htm).

Informal enquiries regarding this post can be directed to Professor Johannes Zanker (j.zanker@rhul.ac.uk). 

Further details and an application form are available below or from the HR Department, Royal Holloway, University of London, Egham, Surrey TW20 0EX; fax: 01784 274900; telephone 01784 414241 or email: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk

Making Applications

Applications should be made to the HR Department, Royal Holloway, University of London, Egham, Surrey TW20 0EX; using the standard application form to which should be appended:

(i)     a full curriculum vitae;
(ii)    the names and addresses of three academic referees;
(iii)    a statement of current research activities and areas of interest;
(iv)   a list of publications.

Please ensure that you submit five copies of all documentation to the HR Department by post. E-mailed applications will only be accepted if you are applying from overseas, or it is near to the closing date. Email: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk

The University of London was established to provide education on the basis of merit above and without regard to race, creed or political belief and was the first university in the United Kingdom to admit women to its degrees. We are proud to continue this tradition and to commit ourselves to equality of opportunity in employment, admissions and in teaching, learning and research activities.

Safe receipt of all emailed application forms will be acknowledged

Unfortunately the time and cost involved means that it is not possible to acknowledge each application but if you require an acknowledgement please include a stamped addressed envelope. Only short listed candidates will be notified of the outcome of their applications; if you have not heard within six weeks of the closing date please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.