Grade 8 or Grade 9 (dependent on experience) Centre for Psychological Research, Oxford Brookes University
Applications are invited for a Psychology Research Fellow (Grade 8 or Grade 9, depending on experience) within the at Oxford Brookes University.
This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding early-career researcher to establish and develop a sustainable, independent research programme through a three-year Research Fellowship. We are seeking driven researchers with a strong and growing track record who will enhance and extend the Centre’s existing research strengths.
Applicants’ research should complement our current portfolio while also offering clear opportunities to expand our expertise, foster new collaborations, and contribute to the Centre’s strategic priorities.
We particularly welcome applications aligned with one or more of our research groups:
* Developmental Psychology
* Health Behaviour and Wellbeing
* Applied Social and Cultural Psychology
* Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience
The Fellowship provides long-term, flexible support to enable the transition to research independence. Fellows benefit from:
* Protected time to develop an independent research programme
* High-quality professional development and mentoring
* Networking opportunities within and beyond the University
* Competitive internal pump-priming and research funding
Research within the Centre for Psychological Research is supported by centralised research governance and commercialisation services, and the Centre plays an active role in cross-departmental and interdisciplinary research networks across the University.
How to apply
Please submit your application via 'Apply for Job' button below including:
* A cover letter
* A full academic CV
* A three-year research plan outlining your strategy for developing a successful independent research programme
For questions about the role please contact Dr Nayeli Gonzalez-Gomez (ngonzalez-gomez@brookes.ac.uk)
Benefits
As an Oxford Brookes employee, you will enjoy a total of 25 days' holiday (Grade 8 Research staff) or 35 days’ holiday (Grade 9 Research staff), plus 8 bank holidays and additional university concessionary days (normally 5 per year).
We encourage and support hybrid working where the role allows and ensure that you have the necessary equipment to allow you to work flexibly.
We prioritise the wellbeing of our employees - physically, mentally and financially - and we provide a diverse and comprehensive benefits package to support our team.
In addition, all employees have access to:
* Discounted rates for the university sports and gym facilities
* An on-site nursery (at Headington Campus; waiting lists for some ages).
* Discounted travel options
* TOTUM card discount scheme
* Relocation scheme (for moves over 30 miles, subject to terms of the scheme)
* Training and development opportunities
* A connected community - Brookes have a wide variety of staff networks, which instil a sense of community and offer employees a space for support, guidance and friendship, making Brookes a vibrant and inclusive place to work.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.
As a Disability Confident Employer we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.