Department of PsychologyWe are a large and vibrant Psychology Department guided by our University's founding principles of breaking new ground, of challenging existing expectations, and of making a meaningful difference in the world. To achieve these goals, we organise our research and our teaching under the broader theme of 'Understanding Our Place In The World'. We approach our work within this novel framework across three distinct areas of concentration: Thinking about the world, Interacting with the world, and Experiencing the world. This allows our staff to pursue their intellectual ambitions and to achieve research excellence, all while fostering an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach that utilises multiple methodologies. We occupy purpose-built facilities including state-of-the-art EEG/ERP, eye-tracking, psycho-physiology and computerised testing labs. Academics also have access to the Centre for Brain Science, which includes TMS, tDCS, fNIRS, virtual reality, pain and human sexuality testing facilities. We are internationally known for excellence in research, having been ranked 13th in the UK in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework, with 90% of our research rated as world-leading or internationally excellent. We also offer an excellent BPS-accredited education to our students, with undergraduate and post-graduate courses guided by the Department's overarching ethos.Our department is entering an exciting stage of planned growth and we are looking for ambitious, collaborative individuals who will enhance our reputation and further our mission of 'Understanding Our Place In The World'. As such, we welcome applicants from all fields of Psychology to build on our existing research strategy and who will complement our existing research strengths.The department is looking to make multiple appointments at the Lecturer level. Duties of the RoleYou will contribute to excellence in education through designing and delivering effective teaching and learning support at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and develop a research agenda which pursues individual and/or collaborative research objectives and proposals of high quality that will as a minimum meet the University's expectations for future Research Exercise Framework (REF) exercises. Additionally, you will generate external research funding and contribute to the administration and management of the School, and to the local, regional and international profile of the Department.A full list of key responsibilities and main duties (Education, Research and Leadership and Citizenship) can be found within the respective job packs below.Skills and Qualifications requiredThe successful candidate will have a relevant doctoral level research degree or equivalent professional experience or practice or be close to completion of PhD and will have Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy, or the ability to gain professional recognition at this or a higher level if appropriate.You will have proven experience in teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels, and of designing and planning learning activities. You will be able to demonstrate evidence of a clear publication plan for submission to future Research Excellence Framework (REF) programmes, and evidence of a research agenda, engagement in high-quality research activity and a developing research profile.These are permanent, full-time posts on ASER (teaching and research) contracts. At the University of Essex internationalism is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally-oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries and a university where you can find the world in one place.Please see the attached job pack, which contains a full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application. Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please telephone the Resourcing Team (01206 876559).*More information: Working at the University