We are seeking applications from individuals whose expertise will help us deliver excellence in education across our undergraduate and postgraduate portfolio of programmes, and whose research interests and expertise is aligned with our four research centres (https://www.southampton.ac.uk/research/areas/psychology). We particularly welcome applications from candidates with previous teaching experience in Psychology at either undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, and whose research can contribute to one or more of our cross-centre thematic priorities in adult and child mental health (e.g., mood/anxiety disorders, neurodevelopmental conditions, psychosis), digital interventions and health technologies, and individual, relational, and collective self (e.g., personality and wellbeing, relationship processes and sexual behaviour, culture and intergroup relations). We will consider candidates applying for full-time and part-time roles.

You will hold a doctorate in psychology (or be about to submit your PhD in Psychology) or have equivalent professional qualifications and experience, be able to evidence excellence in teaching and research in the areas highlighted above commensurate with your level, and share our ambition to deliver high-quality education, research, and training in psychological science.

Successful applicants will benefit from working in a vibrant, world-leading, research intensive Russell Group university. Our BPS/HCPC accredited education provision spans both single and joint-honours UG and a range of PGT (including MSc Health, Psychology and Clinical Psychology) and CPD courses. We also offer professional doctoral training programmes in Clinical (DClinPsy) and Educational DEdPsy) Psychology.

The school provides an excellent environment for career development allowing for 20% research time for colleagues on education pathway contracts, and state-of-the-art research facilities that include purpose-built laboratories for psychometric testing, social interaction and behavioural observation, quantitative sensory testing, therapeutic intervention, psychopharmacology, and child/family studies. Our strategic partnerships with schools, NHS Trusts, Government, charities and industry deliver world leading impact (REF2021) and attract significant grant income from all major research funders.

We are an ambitious, successful and growing School (Top 10 nationally; Guardian League Table 2025) providing a friendly, supportive and inclusive working environment located on the beautiful Highfield Campus at the University of Southampton. We strongly encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, people who identify as LGBTQ+ and people with disabilities. We recognise that employees may wish to have working patterns that fit with their caring responsibilities or work-life balance, including flexible and part-time working. Due consideration will be given to applicants who have had career breaks for reasons including maternity, paternity or adoption leave, disability or illness. The University of Southampton holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award.

For further details about the posts, you are invited to contact Professor Charles Leek (Head of Psychology: Charles.Leek@soton.ac.uk) or Professor Lyn Ellett (Deputy Head of School Education: l.a.ellett@soton.ac.uk). We are hoping to hold interviews in the week commencing 7th of September 2026.

Closing Date: 04 Sep 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 12 months

The project brings together social neuroscience, leadership research, and strategic management to examine how leaders detect errors, respond to feedback, adapt their behaviour, and coordinate with others during strategic interaction. The project will use EEG and hyperscanning methods alongside behavioural and naturalistic measures of social interaction.

The Research Fellow will support the development and piloting of EEG and hyperscanning paradigms for the project. Key activities will include developing and refining experimental tasks, preparing EEG protocols, supporting EEG data collection, developing preprocessing and analysis pipelines using MNE-Python, and contributing to the analysis of pilot EEG data. The post-holder will also support the development of behavioural coding approaches for social interaction and strategic decision-making. The role will additionally involve conducting literature reviews and contributing to a systematic review of hyperscanning and social interaction relevant to leadership and organisational settings. 

Applicants should have a MSc degree or PhD in psychology, neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, or a closely related discipline. Previous experience collecting and analysing EEG data is essential, as is experience using MNE-Python for EEG preprocessing and analysis. Applicants should also have experience using Python for experimental task programming and development, alongside experience with human experimental research and quantitative data analysis.

Experience with EEG hyperscanning, social neuroscience, social interaction paradigms, behavioural coding, or systematic reviews would be advantageous. Knowledge of leadership, organisational psychology, or strategic decision-making would also be desirable.

The post-holder will work with Dr Nicholas J. Kelley, School of Psychology, and Professor Ajit Nayak, Southampton Business School. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to a developing interdisciplinary programme at the intersection of social neuroscience, leadership, and organisational behaviour.

For informal enquiries please contact Dr Nicholas J. Kelley: n.j.kelley@soton.ac.uk

Closing Date: 03 Sep 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 Per Annum, Pro Rata (0.42FTE of Full Time Hours)
Part Time Fixed Term for 6 months (15 hours per week)