Academic Psychologist

Job Title: Academic Psychologist

Job Summary: We are seeking an Academic Psychologist to join our team at the University of Stirling. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating the Division's MSc in Autism Research and supervising undergraduate and MSc dissertations in this area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage in individual and collaborative research, which aligns to the strategic direction of the University.
• 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.
• Participate in the Faculty's international engagement activities as required.
• Participate in, and develop, networks and collaborations both internally and externally to the Division/Faculty/University.

Requirements:

• 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.
• Experience or knowledge to design, teach, and assess modules in the subject area.

Desirable Criteria:

• Higher Education teaching qualification or equivalent.
• Evidence of success in attracting research grants/external funding and delivering on externally funded research projects.
• Experience of supervising dissertations and research projects.