Grade 10a: Combined University and College Salary: £58,265 to £77,645 per annum, plus substantial additional benefits including a College Housing Allowance of £12,887 p.a. (if applicable), a Tutorial Fellows' Allowance of £11,874 p.a., and a Fellowship Allowance of £4,079 p.a. 

 

Applications are invited for an Associate Professorship of Experimental Psychology based at the Department of Experimental Psychology, Oxford, with effect from 1 October 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. The post is in association with a Tutorial Fellowship at New College. The Associate Professor will join a dynamic and collaborative department whose aim is to conduct world-leading experimental research to understand psychological and neural mechanisms relevant to human behaviour and to translate these findings into evidence-based public benefits in mental health and wellbeing.  

 

The main duties of this post will be to conduct an independent research programme in the applicant’s area of psychological science, and to contribute to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the department through lectures, practical classes and supervision, and to college teaching and tutorials. Within this broad focus, we particularly encourage applications from those with interest and expertise in both psychological and neural mechanisms relevant to human behaviour particularly in relation to mental health. We welcome research that helps embed experimental psychology in real-world contexts and brings tangible societal benefits, in line with our commitment to supporting impact.

 

You should have a doctorate in psychology or a related science; an ability to contribute to teaching and training of undergraduate and graduate students; a strong and developing track record of research in psychology and allied fields; and current research funding or an independent research track record likely to attract competitive research grant funding. You will also be expected to participate in the administration of New College and the Department of Experimental Psychology.

 

An attractive financial package is offered to the successful applicant, including a College housing allowance (if applicable) of £12,887 per annum plus other benefits.

 

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. To apply for this role and for further details, including the job description and selection criteria, please click on the ‘Apply’ link herein.

 

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 26th October 2026. Interviews will be held during the week commencing 7th December 2026. Applications are particularly welcome from women, black and minority ethnic candidates who are underrepresented in academic posts in Oxford.

 

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Department’s professional support team helping to provide an integrated and high-quality professional service to staff and students across the Department.

 

We are seeking a proactive Graduate Studies Administrator to manage graduate admissions and student administration within the Department of Experimental Psychology. Working with the Senior Academic Administrator and Academic Office colleagues, you will provide an efficient and responsive service for applicants, students and academic staff, supporting admissions, progression, and wider graduate administration.

 

To be successful in this role you will have a degree or equivalent experience, with substantial administrative or student-facing experience in higher education or a similarly complex environment. You will be highly organised, accurate, and able to manage competing priorities independently. You will have excellent communication and IT skills, and be able to handle confidential information with discretion. Experience of graduate admissions, student administration, or University of Oxford systems would be an advantage.

 

The post is permanent and offered on a full-time basis working 37.5 hours per week. The role is based within the new, purpose-built Life and Mind Building. A pattern of hybrid working may be possible with the agreement of your line manager, with a maximum of 40% home working once established in post.

 

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

 

The University of Oxford is committed to equal opportunity, and to being an inclusive institution where everyone belongs and is supported to succeed. We recognise how the diversity of our community enriches our ability to deliver on our academic mission. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds, including those under-represented within higher education. No applicant or members of staff shall be unlawfully discriminated against on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

 

Application process

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a supporting statement addressing the selection criteria, your CV, and the contact details of two referees as part of your application.

The closing date for applications is midday on 22 September 2026 and only applications received by this date will be considered.  It is anticipated that interviews will be held on 15-16 October 2026, however these dates are subject to change.

 

To apply for this role and for further details, including the job description and selection criteria, please see the link below:

 

 

 

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.

 

The successful applicant will provide independent assessments for participants in the internet Cognitive Therapy for Prolonged Grief Disorder (iCT-PG) randomised controlled trial. They will interact with and conduct structured clinical assessments with eligible participants to follow research protocol, monitor risk and escalate where necessary to on call clinicians.  They will recording and provide clear documentation of the assessments and attend supervision sessions.

 

The post is part-time working variable hours, usually every three months and is fixed term for 18 months.

Applicants should hold a first degree, together with some relevant experience in bereavement research and clinical mental health, alongside relevant NHS clinical and research experience. They will possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within an established research programme along with experience of following and adapting protocols and selecting appropriate experimental methodologies. Experience of conducting interviews to protocol-based training materials is also required along with excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate sensitively.

 

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

•               An excellent contributory pension scheme

•               38 days annual leave

•               A comprehensive range of childcare services

•               Family leave schemes

•               Cycle loan scheme

•               Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

•               Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

 

The University of Oxford is committed to equal opportunity, and to being an inclusive institution where everyone belongs and is supported to succeed. We recognise how the diversity of our community enriches our ability to deliver on our academic mission. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds, including those under-represented within higher education. No applicant or members of staff shall be unlawfully discriminated against on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

 

Application process

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a supporting statement addressing the selection criteria, your CV, and the contact details of two referees as part of your application.  For further details please refer to the “How to apply” section of the job description

The closing date for applications is midday on Monday 14th September and only applications received by this date will be considered.

To apply for this role and for further details, including the job description and selection criteria, please see the link below: