Career Development Fellowship (CDF) in Experimental Psychology

Jesus College, Oxford

Location:	Oxford
Salary:	£39,424 per annum-National Spine Point 29 - currently. Starting at Grade 7 point 1
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On:	16th February 2026
Closes:	20th March 2026

Salary

Starting at Grade 7 point 1 (National Spine Point 29 - currently £39,424 per annum). Free meals in College, USS pension, research allowance of £1,000 per annum, and a teaching book allowance of £250 per annum are also offered.

Jesus College Oxford invites applications for a full-time stipendiary Career Development Fellowship in Experimental Psychology, tenable for a fixed term of three years from 1 October 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter; this post is non-renewable. The CDF is intended for an early-career scholar who wishes to further their experience of undergraduate teaching in Experimental Psychology alongside their postdoctoral research.

The successful candidate will have a good first degree in Experimental Psychology or an equivalent qualification; will be in possession of a doctorate in Experimental Psychology (awarded since 1 October 2021), or close to completion (submission expected by 1 October 2026); have a coherent proposed research programme for the duration of the Fellowship, of a standard which will contribute to and enhance the national and international profile of the field in the University; have a record of publications and other output demonstrating research expertise in the field, appropriate to the career stage of the applicant; experience of teaching at the undergraduate level; be able to communicate their subject clearly; be able to demonstrate the suitability of Oxford for carrying out the proposed research.

The duties will be to: undertake original and high quality research in the field of Experimental Psychology; organise and deliver the teaching of College undergraduates; set and mark internal College examinations; act as Graduate Advisor to postgraduates; assist with the administration of Experimental Psychology at the College.

Further information on the Career Development Fellowship may be accessed from the Jesus College website by clicking the 'Apply' button above.

How to apply:

Applicants should complete the online form by noon on Friday, 20 March 2026.

The College will seek references at a shortlisting stage. There is no need for referees to send in a reference prior to being contacted.

It is anticipated that interviews will take place on 12 May 2026.

Queries may be addressed through the Principal’s PA, Helen Gee (helen.gee@jesus.ox.ac.uk).