Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Psychology

University of Surrey - Psychological Sciences

Location:	Guildford
Salary:	£42,254 to £69,488 per annum
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Permanent

Placed On:	9th April 2026
Closes:	7th May 2026
Job Ref:	014926

The Role

The University of Surrey’s School of Psychology invites applications for several Lecturer or Senior Lecturer positions from outstanding academics with the ambition to contribute to a dynamic, research-intensive, & collaborative academic environment. Successful candidates will join a flourishing School comprising over 100 academics and demonstrating excellence in research, teaching, & innovation.

We welcome applications from candidates with emerging or established international research reputations, supported by strong publications and grant success (or a strong potential based on the career stage), in any area of psychology. In line with our strategic priorities, we are particularly keen to appoint colleagues with strong statistical expertise (big-data, longitudinal-modelling, sophisticated machine learning approaches etc.) and research profiles that build on current strengths of the School, faculty, & university.

The University of Surrey is a top-20 UK university, located on a beautiful campus approximately 30 minutes from London. The University hosts a number of internationally recognised centres and institutes, including the Institute of People-Centred AI, Institute for Sustainability, the Surrey Space Institute, the Surrey Sleep Research Centre, & the Centre of Excellence on Ageing within the United Nations–affiliated Global Initiative on Ageing (GIA). The School of Psychology maintains strong links with these centres & institutes. We are interested in candidates that will actively engage with these initiatives.

The School of Psychology is characterised by a collegial, inclusive, & supportive culture. We place strong value on mentoring, career development, and creating an environment in which staff can thrive. Significant recent investment has transformed our research infrastructure, including dedicated cognitive neuroscience laboratories and six specialised VR/XR research suites. Our state-of-the-art facilities include eye-tracking systems, psychophysiology equipment, transcranial magnetic and electrical stimulation, MRI, mobile EEG, and functional near-infrared spectroscopy, ensuring excellent conditions for high-quality, cutting-edge research.

About You

Candidates should demonstrate a strong and developing research profile appropriate to career stage, evidenced by high-quality publications and a trajectory of research funding and innovation activity. We particularly encourage applications from colleagues with interests in knowledge exchange, impact, and innovation. Successful applicants will be engaging and reflective teachers, contributing creatively to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and supervision, and will play an active role in the academic life, leadership, and citizenship of the School.

In addition to a competitive salary, the University offers a generous annual leave allowance, excellent professional development opportunities (including access to internal research funding and PhD studentships), and a comprehensive benefits package including pension provision, childcare support, & family-friendly policies.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter when you apply on the University website.

All shortlisted candidates will be invited to give a talk to the panel and department on 22.05.2026.

In a second step, the panel will then interview selected candidates on 02.06.2026.

Further information about the School of Psychology can be found at: <https://www.surrey.ac.uk/school-psychology>

Further details

For more information and to apply online, please download the further details and click on the 'apply' button above.

In return we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate, flexible working options including job share & blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes & supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

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The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all.