Lectureship in Psychology(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

About the Role

The School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences at the University of Reading is pleased to invite applications for a Lecturer in Psychology (Teaching & Research) to join our vibrant, collaborative, and research-active academic community.

This role offers the opportunity to shape the next generation of psychologists through high-quality teaching, supervision, and research leadership, while contributing to the School’s growing national and international research profile. Following a strong performance in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF) — where the School rose ten places — we are looking for colleagues who are eager to build impactful research programmes and secure external funding.

The post is available on a permanent basis and can be offered as full-time or part-time to support flexible working needs.

Teaching and Research Focus

We welcome applications from candidates whose expertise aligns with, or complements, our strengths in one or more of the following areas:

• Health Psychology
• Developmental Psychopathology
• Environmental Sustainability
• Forensic and Criminal Psychology

We are particularly keen to hear from applicants with interdisciplinary research interests, including those using TMS and MRI methodologies within the Centre for Integrative Neuroscience and Neurodynamics (CINN), or those working with our specialist clinical facilities such as the Anxiety and Depression in Young People (AnDY) Research Clinic.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and inclusive teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate psychology programmes
• Supervise student research projects to a high academic standard
• Develop and sustain a high-quality, independent research agenda
• Publish research outputs appropriate to career stage
• Actively pursue external research funding
• Contribute to the academic citizenship of the School and wider University

About You

You will be a motivated academic with a strong commitment to both teaching excellence and research innovation. You should be able to demonstrate:

• A PhD in Psychology or a closely related discipline
• Subject expertise in at least one relevant specialism
• A developing or established record of high-quality publications
• Clear potential to attract external research funding
• Experience of teaching and/or supervising students at university level
• A genuine commitment to student support, inclusion, and academic integrity
• Professionalism in collaboration with colleagues and students

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The University of Reading is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment. We proudly support the Athena SWAN Charter, the Race Equality Charter, and actively champion LGBTQ+ inclusion. As a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2), we encourage applications from disabled candidates and welcome requests for reasonable adjustments.

Flexible working, job-share, and part-time arrangements are actively supported and considered in line with operational needs.

Visa and Right to Work Information

Due to the complexity of the UK Skilled Worker visa route, applicants who may require sponsorship are strongly advised to review eligibility criteria independently. Visa options will only be discussed with candidates invited to interview.

Helpful official guidance can be found via the following UK government resources:

• Skilled Worker visa overview 
• Points-based immigration system
• Right to work checks 
• Working in the UK as an academic
• Equality Act 2010 guidance

Informal Enquiries

For further information about the role, please contact:

Dr Eugene McSorley
Head of Psychology

or

Professor Ludovica Serratrice
Research Division Lead