The School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences is seeking to appoint a full-time, permanent Professor to pursue an ambitious research programme in affective, cognitive, developmental, clinical or applied neuroscience. We particularly welcome candidates whose research area will complement our research strengths in mental health and wellbeing across the lifespan, in areas such as: healthy and pathological ageing; child and adolescent development and psychopathology; nutrition, diet and physical activity; chronic, neurodevelopmental, and neurodegenerative health conditions. We also encourage candidates with interdisciplinary research agendas, who have an interest in developing brain imaging or analysis methods 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 September 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter.

The successful candidate will:
1. Have a PhD in psychology, neuroscience or related discipline
2. Be internationally recognised for their neuroscience research in affective, cognitive, developmental, clinical or applied neuroscience and will have a track record of significant grant funding (particularly that supporting MRI/fMRI research) with high-quality publications and ambitious plans to continue to grow their programme of research.
3. Have research and leadership skills commensurate with a senior academic position.
4. Have extensive experience of delivery of excellent research-led Teaching & Learning at UG and PG levels, impacting positively on the student experience/outcomes

Please see the job description and personal specification for further details.

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 16th May 2025

Interview date - 18th June 2025

For more information, please contact:

Contact Name: Prof Carmel Houston-Price

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

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

Alternative Contact Name: Professor Carien van Reekum

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

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

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 University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.