Lecturer in Psychology

The Post

The University of Stirling is seeking to appoint an outstanding Psychologist (Teaching & Research) in the field of autism, neurodevelopmental disorders or developmental psychology.

The successful applicant will be expected to coordinate the Division’s MSc in Autism Research and to supervise undergraduate and MSc dissertations in this area. They will work within and contribute to the Division of Psychology’s Cognition in Complex Environments and/or Health Psychology research groups. The Division features dedicated space for autism research and an in-house Kindergarten, as well as a vibrant Developmental Psychology research cluster. There are also wide-ranging opportunities for collaboration both across the Faculty and the University.

Description of Duties

Grade 7

• Engage in individual and collaborative research, which aligns to the strategic direction of the University, develop a programme of research and disseminate results through regular publication in high impact journals, books and conference proceedings
• Identify appropriate sources of funding, prepare research proposals for funding bodies and manage grants awarded
• Supervise research students as required, providing direction, support and guidance

Grade 8

• Engage in individual and collaborative research, which aligns to the strategic direction of the University, establish a distinctive programme of research and disseminate results through regular publication in high impact journals, books and conference proceedings
• Identify appropriate sources of funding, prepare research proposals for funding bodies and manage grants awarded
• Supervise research students and staff as required, providing direction, support and guidance

Essential Criteria

Grade 7

• PhD in relevant discipline or close to successful completion
• Evidence of a developing publication record
• Credible plans for the active pursuit of external research funding

Grade 8

• PhD in relevant discipline
• Established track record of high quality published research
• A record of involvement in applications for external funding for research and/or knowledge transfer
• Experience of supervising dissertation projects across the range of undergraduate/ postgraduate and of supervising doctoral students

For further information, including a full description of duties, essential criteria and details on how to apply, please see Vacancy details | University of Stirling