Professor of Neuroscience

University of Reading - School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences

Location:ReadingSalary:Salary will be within the Professorial range (Grade 9)Hours:Full TimeContract Type:Permanent

Placed On: 14th April 2026

Closes: 29th May 2026

Job Ref: SRF50662

Job description

Full Time / Permanent

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 29 May 2026

By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences is seeking to appoint a full-time, permanent Professor to pursue an ambitious research programme in human neuroscience, using MRI technologies. We particularly encourage candidates with interdisciplinary research agendas in brain-body interaction, who have an interest in developing brain imaging or analysis methods, and/or whose research will benefit from the unique multimodal human neuroscience capabilities of the Centre for Integrative Neuroscience and Neurodynamics (CINN).

This position is available on a full-time (or part-time) permanent basis from 1st August 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a PhD in psychology, neuroscience or related discipline
• Be internationally recognised for their MRI-based human neuroscience research
• Have a track record of significant MRI-focused grant funding to support their research, and high-quality publications from their research
• Have ambitious plans to continue to grow their programme of research using MRI in CINN and to attract funding to support their research.
• Have research and leadership skills commensurate with a senior academic position.
• Have experience of delivery of excellent research-led Teaching & Learning at UG and PGT levels, impacting positively on the student experience/outcomes

Please see the job description and personal specification for further details, click the 'Apply' button above.

Interviews will be held: Between 15th – 26th June 2026

For more information, please contact:

Contact Name: Professor Carien van Reekum

Contact Job Title: Academic Director of the Centre for Neuroscience and Neurodynamics (CINN)

Contact Email address: c.vanreekum@reading.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name: Professor Carmel Houston-Price

Alternative Contact Job Title: Head of School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences

Alternative Contact Email address: carmel.houston-price@reading.ac.uk