Assistant/Associate Professor (equivalent) in Neuroscience

 

We are seeking to appoint a new academic member of staff in Neuroscience in the School of Psychology & Neuroscience at either Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, or Reader level.

 

A successful candidate at lecturer level would be a scholar with a growing international research reputation in Neuroscience and commitment to delivering high quality teaching within the broad field of Neuroscience. The successful candidate would be expected to have a range of interests and to be active in research publication that strengthens or complements other research in the School. They should also have some familiarity with grant seeking processes in relation to research councils and other sources.

 

A successful candidate at senior lecturer/reader level would be a scholar with an international research reputation in Neuroscience and commitment to delivering high quality teaching within the broad field of Neuroscience.  The successful candidate would be expected to have a range of interests and to be highly active in research publication that strengthens or complements other research in the School. You would have a proven track record of securing significant grant funding and leading high quality externally funded research projects.

 

Candidates at both levels should hold a PhD in a cognate discipline and would be expected to establish an internationally recognised research group with links to other researchers across our School’s four major research themes (see: here) and with other Schools at the University. Excellent teaching skills and an interest in promoting knowledge exchange are essential as the successful candidate would contribute to the development and delivery of teaching at all levels and fulfil administrative roles within and beyond the School of Psychology & Neuroscience. They should also be capable of teaching the subject to undergraduate and taught postgraduate students from a wide range of backgrounds.

 

*Appointment at Grade 8 Senior Lecturer/Reader level (salary range: £57,696 – £64,914) will be considered for candidates with more experience/knowledge of the area with the job description to be amended accordingly.

 

This is a standard appointment, with a start date of 3 January 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter.

• Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:
• Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays
• Financial contribution to relocation
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family-friendly policies
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
• A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of Peppy, a health application that connects staff to expert practitioners and personalized support on health matters

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Jamie Ainge, Head of School, email: psyhos@st-andrews.ac.uk or Professor Karen Spencer email: (kas21@st-andrews.ac.uk).

 

Applications are particularly welcome from people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in academic posts at the University.

 

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience.  We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter and Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network.  Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

 

Candidates should state clearly in their cover letter at which level they are applying (Lecturer Grade 7 or Senior Lecturer/Reader Grade 8), although the committee will not be bound by this indication.  

 

Closing Date: 12 July 2024                                         Interview Date: 29 August 2024

 

Please quote ref: AC2477NB

 

Further Particulars: AC2477NB FPs.doc