Associate Professor of Social Psychology

Job title:

Associate Professor of Social Psychology

Company

University of Oxford

Job description

Applications are invited for an Associate Professorship in Social Psychology based at the Department of Experimental Psychology, Oxford, with effect from 1 October 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. The post is in association with a Tutorial Fellowship at Christ Church. The Associate Professor will have expertise in social psychology and join a dynamic and collaborative department whose aim is to conduct world-leading research to understand the psychological and neural mechanisms relevant to human behaviour and to translate these findings into evidence-based public benefits and mental health and wellbeing, education, industry, and policy.The main duties of this post will be to conduct an independent research programme in social 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. We encourage applications from across the breadth of social psychology and that draw on a range of research methods. We particularly welcome research that helps embed social 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 social 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 and governance of Christ Church and administration within the Department of Experimental Psychology.An attractive financial package is offered to the successful applicant, including a College housing allowance of £19,152 per annum (current rate) 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 Thursday 13 March 2025. Interviews will be held in Oxford on 24 and 25 April 2025.Applications are particularly welcome from women, black and minority ethnic candidates who are underrepresented in academic posts in Oxford.Contact Person :Professor Matthew RushworthVacancy ID :177977Contact Number :Closing Date & Time :13-Mar-2025 12:00Contact Email :hod.office@psy.ox.ac.ukPay Scale :ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (TF-UNIVERSITY)Salary (£) :Grade 10a: Combined University and College Salary: £55,755 to £74,867 per annum (current rates), plus a College housing allowance of £19,152 per annum and other substantial benefits.

Expected salary

Location

Oxford

Job date

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 23:51:34 GMT

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