Associate Professorship of Experimental Psychology

Associate Professorship of Experimental Psychology

Date: 2026-10-19

Location: South East England

Region: South East England

Country: GB

Postcode: KT19 8GY

Additional Information: Any

Employer: University of Oxford

Closing Date for Applications: 2026-11-17T10:00:32.793

Job Details

Position: Associate Professorship of Experimental Psychology

Department: Department of Experimental Psychology, Life and Mind Building, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3EL

The Associate Professorship of Experimental Psychology is in association with a Tutorial Fellowship at New College.

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 main duties of this post will include:

• Conducting an independent research programme in the applicant's area of psychological science.


• Contributing to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses through lectures, practical classes, and supervision.


• Participating in college teaching and tutorials.

The department particularly encourages applications from those with interest and expertise in both psychological and neural mechanisms relevant to human behaviour, especially in relation to mental health. They welcome research that helps embed experimental psychology in real-world contexts and brings tangible societal benefits, in line with their commitment to supporting impact.

Candidate Requirements

• Doctorate in psychology or a related science.


• 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.


• Current research funding or an independent research track record likely to attract competitive research grants.


• Participation in the administration of New College and the Department of Experimental Psychology.

Benefits and Application Details

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

Applications should be made online. For further details, including the job description and selection criteria, please follow the provided application link.

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 encouraged from women, black and minority ethnic candidates who are underrepresented in academic posts in Oxford.

Contact Person: Anne-Marie Honeyman-Tafa

Vacancy ID: Contact Phone

Closing Date & Time: 26-Oct-

Pay Scale: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (TF-UNIVERSITY)

Contact Email: (£): Combined University and College Salary: £58,265 to £77,645 per annum, plus substantial additional benefits

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Associate Professorship of Experimental PsychologyDepartment of Experimental Psychology, Life and Mind Building, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3ELAssociate Professorship of Experimental PsychologyDepartment of Experimental Psychology in association with New CollegeGrade 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.Contact Person :
Anne-Marie Honeyman-TafaVacancy ID : Contact Phone : Closing Date & Time : 26-Oct- :00Pay Scale : ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (TF-UNIVERSITY)Contact Email : (£) : Combined University and College Salary: £58,265 to £77,645 per annum, plus substantial additional benefits