Lecturer in Psychology

Birkbeck, University of London, is seeking a Lecturer in Psychology with research and teaching expertise in Educational Neuroscience, Neuroimaging or Developmental Psychology to join our vibrant School of Psychological Sciences.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the intellectual development of our students and contribute to cutting-edge research. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a bold and ambitious Psychology subject group, situated in the heart of London’s historic Bloomsbury area.

This post is offered on a three year, fixed-term contract at Birkbeck, full time at 35 hours per week, with a salary of £44,247 rising to £60,858 per year. 

As Lecturer in Psychology, your main responsibilities will be to:

• Teach and inspire students across diverse settings, from small tutorials to large lectures, with a focus on cognitive development, learning, and brain-behaviour relationships.
• Develop and deliver engaging teaching materials and methods for undergraduate and postgraduate modules in educational neuroscience, neuroimaging, and developmental psychology.
• Supervise student projects, dissertations, and research placements, providing academic guidance and mentorship.
• Engage in high-quality research and contribute to the School's research objectives, with the potential to attract external funding.
• Participate in outreach and engagement activities to enhance public understanding of educational neuroscience and psychology, as well as contribute to School administration.

As Lecturer you will:

• Hold a PhD in psychology, educational neuroscience, developmental psychology, cognitive neuroscience, or a closely related field.
• Have expertise in neuroimaging methods (e.g., fMRI, EEG, MEG) and/or developmental research techniques.
• Have experience of teaching and curriculum development at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in psychology, neuroscience, or education.
• Demonstrate strong research skills with a record of publications and potential to secure external funding.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to engaging and supporting students from diverse backgrounds.

Desirable:

• Experience conducting interdisciplinary research bridging psychology, neuroscience, and education.
• Ability to teach modules in cognitive development, learning sciences, brain imaging, or related areas.
• Experience mentoring research students and contributing to collaborative research environments.

This is your chance to join a world-class centre of excellence, situated in the heart of Bloomsbury, Euston, London and to contribute to pioneering research and teaching in educational neuroscience.

Apply now and take the next step in your academic career at Birkbeck, University of London.

Remuneration

£44,247 rising to £60,858 per annum. The salary is Grade LLEC on the College's London Pay Scale which includes a consolidated Weighting/Allowance which applies only to staff whose normal contractual place of work is in the London area.

Benefits of working at Birkbeck: a competitive salary and pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements, generous benefits in the HE sector, and being located in Euston, London.

Terms and Conditions

Fixed-term contract for three years, full-time (35 hours per week, Mon-Fri). Please submit a CV and statement for consideration. Closing date: Sunday 8 February 2026, Interview date: from Monday 23 February 2026. This post is open for Visa sponsorship. 

Enquiries

If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Professor Elisa Ferre, Head of School, at elisa.ferre@bbk.ac.uk.

If you have technical issues or difficulties using the recruitment portal please contact jobs@bbk.ac.uk, providing your name and the job reference number of the position. While we are happy to respond to all informal enquiries, only formal applications through the online system at www.birkbeck.ac.uk/jobs will be considered.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding an Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.