School of Psychology & Neuroscience Recruitment
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The School of Psychology & Neuroscience at the University of Glasgow is expanding its academic programmes in cognitive/behavioural neuroscience and psychology. We seek to make the following appointments on the Research & Teaching (R&T) track ranging from Grade 7-9 (Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in the UK; assistant/associate professor in the US) to Grade 10 (full Professor). Post-holders will develop their own research programmes and assist with development and/or enhancement of our teaching programmes in cognitive and behavioural neuroscience.
The posts are as follows:
THREE appointments in cognitive neuroscience/psychology. The term is broadly defined, but implies the use of brain investigative methods, for which we have a particularly supportive research environment. Our research in this area is internationally recognized, and facilities include 3T MRI/fMRI (for humans), 7T MRI/fMRI (for humans or animals), 7T MRI/fMRI (preclinical and clinical human studies), MEG, TMS and animal/human PET imaging. Within the above scope, we have particular strategic needs in MEG, and strongly encourage applicants with MEG expertise and a collaborative mindset.
ONE appointment in psychology. We have a strategic ambition to develop our psychology research programme, with current strengths in social interaction, learning & memory and computation, and seek an excellent researcher in these or other areas
ONE appointment in animal behavioural neuroscience with a particular emphasis on teaching. We are developing a new academic programme in this area (also called “systems neuroscience”) comprising both research and teaching, incorporating the planned development of a new postgraduate curriculum alongside expansion of our undergraduate teaching programme and our animal neuroscience research programme. We thus seek a researcher with a passion for teaching and knowledge exchange to enhance our top-ranked teaching with cutting-edge research.
Our School
The School of Psychology and Neuroscience is a world-class research and teaching unit situated within the College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences. It has recently been rated 4th in the UK and 1st in Scotland, REF 2021 research output in Times Higher Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience category.
The University of Glasgow is one of the world’s top 100 universities and a member of the UK’s research-intensive Russell Group. As well as housing a vibrant and growing academic community, the university is also located in a beautiful setting beside a park, with many local cafes, shops, pubs and restaurants.
There is a thriving cultural scene in the city. Scotland’s famously stunning lochs and mountains are nearby, and easily accessible by car or public transport.
Visit our website for further information on The University of Glasgow’s, School of Psychology & Neuroscience at https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/psychologyneuroscience/
More information about our research is available here.
Current Vacancies
Please find below a list of our current vacancies - click the links below to view a copy of the Job Description and apply:
All of the above vacancies are full time (35 hours per week) and open-ended (permanent).
Should you have any questions on the above vacancies, informal enquiries can be made to Professor Kate Jeffery, Head of School, Kate.Jeffery@glasgow.ac.uk in the first instance
The closing date for applications is 23:45 on 12th May 2025
Terms and Conditions
As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
- A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
- An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension, benefits and discount packages.
- A flexible approach to working.
- A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University .
We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. We strongly encourage applications from across our community and in particular, those prospective colleagues who are from ethnically diverse/minority backgrounds, have a disability or long-term health condition, and/or the LGBTQ+ community. Inclusion, Equality, and Diversity are at the core of the University of Glasgow experience, and at the heart of the School of Psychology & Neuroscience. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive culture through our commitment to diversity awards including the Athena Swan Award and The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Times Higher Education Award. Glasgow is a Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident employer and hosts supporting networks including the LGBT+ Equality, Disability Equality, Neurodiversity and Race Equality groups. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community here.
Within the School of Psychology & Neuroscience, we celebrate diversity and intersectionality by promoting profiles of LGBTQ+, ethnic minority, and neurodiverse staff and engage in work to decolonise and diversify our curriculum. Our school hosts an LGBTQ+ reading group alongside Rainbow Office Hours, a Race and Equality Network and a Neurodiversity Network open to all staff and students within our school. We endorse the principles of Athena SWAN and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University and a silver award within the School.
We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.
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We have delivered one of the most significant expansions of a UK university city campus for over a century.
Over the last decade, the University of Glasgow has invested in its estate to expand its world-class campus and facilities.
An area covering 14 acres of land next to our magnificent Gilmorehill campus has been redeveloped to build a mix of modern research, teaching and public spaces.
Our new buildings will mean the University remains a centre for world-changing research, as well as a vibrant community hub and centre for public engagement.
The development will transform our teaching, learning and research spaces. It will allow us to bring together the best minds of today and tomorrow within world-class interdisciplinary research spaces that offer flexibility and stimulate collaboration, and modern study spaces that will combine study and social learning space with technology enabled teaching.
- The Mazumdar-Shaw Advanced Research Centre (ARC) is changing the way research is conducted at Glasgow. The ARC is the creative and collaborative heart of research at the University of Glasgow, bridging the boundaries between research, cross-subject collaboration and true societal impact . The ARC brings more than 500 world-leading researchers from a range of disciplines together in a building specifically designed to break down organisational structure and facilitate collaboration and interdisciplinary work.
- The James McCune Smith Learning Hub is an inspirational and diverse learning space. The flagship building was the first to be completed as part of our campus development, and provides a creative environment, combining flexible study and social learning space with multi-styled and technology-enabled teaching. It can accommodate more than 2,500 students, and includes a lecture theatre with capacity for 500 students. State-of-the-art teaching facilities, with flexible study spaces and interactive teaching for students, help to create a more immersive learning experience.
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Living in Glasgow
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Music
The city hosts an average of 130 music events a week catering for every taste; from rock to rap, and classical to country. Glasgow also has a world class club scene playing host to some of the world’s top DJs.
Shopping
Outside of London’s West End, Glasgow is frequently voted the best place for shopping in the UK. A must-visit destination for any shop-a-holic, it houses high street chains, international designers, and independent retailers. The West End, home to the University of Glasgow, is bustling with vintage fashion, vinyl stores, and second-hand bookshops.
Arts and Culture
Glasgow’s arts scene has gone from strength to strength, and is the base for five internationally renowned performing arts companies including the National Theatre of Scotland and Scottish Ballet. The city has several world-class museums, which are free to the public, and the city’s architecture is a work of art in itself.
Food and drink
You can be in Glasgow and taste the world with its many diverse restaurants, cafes, and bars. And if you’ve yet to sample the delights of haggis and whisky, Glasgow is the place to be.
The City and Beyond
Glasgow has all the opportunities and excitement of a big city but its compact size means you can quickly travel from one vibrant district to the next. You could be relaxing in one of its many parks, before shopping in the quirky West End, and then dancing until the wee small hours in the Merchant City.
And when you fancy getting out of the city you can reach the stunning Loch Lomond in just 30 minutes, climb one of our many breath-taking Munros, play golf at one of Scotland’s many world-class courses, visit one of our ancient castles, or go further North and search for Nessie! Scotland has also just been named the world’s most beautiful country by Rough Guides.
Relocating to Glasgow
Choosing to relocate to Glasgow is a big decision. There are numerous things to be considered, such as the costs of moving, the cost of living, and where exactly to relocate to. We have created two guides to aide you in the decision making process.
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WORLD CHANGING GLASGOW 2025
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The key to our success is our talented staff and students pushing back at the boundaries of knowledge and understanding together.
Our World Changers Together strategy recognises the fundamental importance of a culture of open cooperation: not just as colleagues and mentors or students and teachers, but as a community of discovery that reaches beyond its walls and draws inspiration and strength from its connections and partnerships worldwide: excellence that's part of something bigger. The strategy is articulated across three themes:
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Ambition and Excellence
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- We advocate for diversity and believe in variety as a vital part of a healthy university
- We champion education as an engine for social progress
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