4-Year PhD / Associate Lecturer in Psychology & Neuroscience University of St Andrews in United Kingdom

[£25,209 per annum salary for 4 years; financial contribution to relocation (subject to eligibility); hybrid working environment; staff discounts; subsidised sports membership; reduced tuition fees for staff; access to training and development opportunities; 30 days annual leave plus 5 public holidays.]

The University of St Andrews is offering four 4-year PhD / Associate Lecturer positions within its renowned School of Psychology & Neuroscience. This unique opportunity allows successful candidates to combine doctoral research in Psychology or Neuroscience (0.75 FTE) with undergraduate teaching responsibilities (0.25 FTE), including supervision of final year Psychology dissertations and involvement in teaching and marking across a range of modules. The positions are fully funded for four years, with the possibility of up to two additional years (unfunded) for PhD completion and writing up.

The School of Psychology & Neuroscience is home to approximately 40 academic staff and 60 PhD students, organized into four research groupings: Cellular and Behavioural Neuroscience, Perception Cognition and Action, Origins of Mind, and Social and Group Processes. Candidates may pursue their PhD in any of these areas, benefiting from a research environment recognized as top in the UK by the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF), with 85% of research rated as world-leading or internationally excellent. The School holds an Athena SWAN gold award and is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Applicants should be enthusiastic about combining teaching and research, particularly in supervising undergraduate research projects. Minimum requirements include an undergraduate degree in psychology or a related discipline, a passion for education, and eligibility to live and work in the UK without restrictions. The application package must include a CV, a research proposal (maximum 500 words), a cover letter detailing teaching experience and philosophy, contact details for two referees, and academic transcripts (interim transcripts accepted).

The compensation package includes a salary of £25,209 per annum, financial support for relocation (subject to eligibility), hybrid working options, staff discounts, subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees for staff, access to training and development opportunities, and generous annual leave. The School fosters a supportive and inclusive workplace, welcoming applications from diverse backgrounds, including Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religions, LGBTQ+, and disabled candidates.

To apply, candidates must first identify and contact a potential supervisor from the School's staff page to discuss research topics and confirm their willingness to supervise. Applications should be sent to the Head of School at [email protected] by 13 April 2026. For further information on research groups, visit the School's research group page.