Lecturer in the School of Psychological Science

The School of Psychological Science at the University of Bristol seeks to appoint an outstanding new Lecturer in Psychology with research expertise that builds on the School’s strengths and creates opportunities to work with other parts of the University. We particularly encourage applicants with a research background in mental health and wellbeing and expertise in participatory research methods or Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) approaches to apply. 

This appointment will combine research and teaching duties on the University’s Academic Pathway 1 (research and teaching). Working in a collegial and supportive environment, you will be expected to develop an active research programme and lead and deliver inspiring, innovative, and inclusive teaching across our undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. You will be expected to contribute positively to our community and carry out academic administration to contribute to the running of the School.

Research: You will have a proven research record and experience working in a research environment. You will be expected to have published academic work of the highest quality and show the potential to secure external grant income to support their research. You will also be expected to make a positive contribution to the research culture of the School and the wider University to maximise the impact of their research with external partners.

Teaching: You will be required to teach across all our undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes. Teaching duties will include personal tutorials, project supervision, and design, delivery, and assessment of taught content and seminar sessions on various units.

Administration and leadership: You will be allocated general academic administrative responsibilities as specified by the Head of School(HoS)/HoS Delegate.

You have a proven track record in publishing high quality research in Psychology and the ability to capture grant funding. You have the ability and enthusiasm to engage effectively with professional and academic staff and work independently to organise your own schedule. You can demonstrate knowledge of culturally inclusive teaching practice, have experience teaching. We are looking for highly a motivated individual who shares our passion for open research and compassionate teaching. We are keen for academics to apply who have a background in mental health or wellbeing research. We are keen to hire someone with experience of participatory research methods, or patient public involvement.

We are fully committed to equality of opportunities for all and a selection process that is based on merit.  We welcome applications from all members of society and would like to particularly encourage applications from women; people from a minority ethnic background and LGBTQIA+ communities, to join us.

For informal enquiries please contact: Professor Chris Kent Kent C.Kent@bristol.ac.uk and Professor Michael Banissy m.banissy@bristol.ac.uk

Contract type: Open-ended

Work pattern: 100% time

Grade: J / K

Salary: £42,882 - £48,149 (Grade J) / £49,559 - £55,755 (Grade K) per annum depending on experience

School/Unit: School of Psychological Science

This advert will close at23:59 UK timeon Wednesday 23rd April 2025

It is expected that the final selection process will be held on 15th & 16th May 2025

We recently launched our strategy  to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.

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The School of Psychological Science at the University of Bristol seeks to appoint an outstanding new Lecturer in Psychology with research expertise that builds on the School’s strengths and creates opportunities to work with other parts of the University. We particularly encourage applicants with a research background in mental health and wellbeing and expertise in participatory research methods or Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) approaches to apply. 

This appointment will combine research and teaching duties on the University’s Academic Pathway 1 (research and teaching). Working in a collegial and supportive environment, you will be expected to develop an active research programme and lead and deliver inspiring, innovative, and inclusive teaching across our undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. You will be expected to contribute positively to our community and carry out academic administration to contribute to the running of the School.

Research: You will have a proven research record and experience working in a research environment. You will be expected to have published academic work of the highest quality and show the potential to secure external grant income to support their research. You will also be expected to make a positive contribution to the research culture of the School and the wider University to maximise the impact of their research with external partners.

Teaching: You will be required to teach across all our undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes. Teaching duties will include personal tutorials, project supervision, and design, delivery, and assessment of taught content and seminar sessions on various units.

Administration and leadership: You will be allocated general academic administrative responsibilities as specified by the Head of School(HoS)/HoS Delegate.

You have a proven track record in publishing high quality research in Psychology and the ability to capture grant funding. You have the ability and enthusiasm to engage effectively with professional and academic staff and work independently to organise your own schedule. You can demonstrate knowledge of culturally inclusive teaching practice, have experience teaching. We are looking for highly a motivated individual who shares our passion for open research and compassionate teaching. We are keen for academics to apply who have a background in mental health or wellbeing research. We are keen to hire someone with experience of participatory research methods, or patient public involvement.

We are fully committed to equality of opportunities for all and a selection process that is based on merit.  We welcome applications from all members of society and would like to particularly encourage applications from women; people from a minority ethnic background and LGBTQIA+ communities, to join us.

For informal enquiries please contact: Professor Chris Kent Kent C.Kent@bristol.ac.uk and Professor Michael Banissy m.banissy@bristol.ac.uk

Contract type: Open-ended

Work pattern: 100% time

Grade: J / K

Salary: £42,882 - £48,149 (Grade J) / £49,559 - £55,755 (Grade K) per annum depending on experience

School/Unit: School of Psychological Science

This advert will close at23:59 UK timeon Wednesday 23rd April 2025

It is expected that the final selection process will be held on 15th & 16th May 2025

We recently launched our strategy  to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.

Available documents