Lecturer in Psychology; CHS

The School of Psychology, Sport Science & Wellbeing at the University of Lincoln is among the Top 40 in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework and 99% of our Psychology research was judged to be of international significance, with all of our work having internationally excellent real‑world impact. We are an expanding school within a university that has established a reputation as one of the most dynamic and fastest growing in the UK.

We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Psychological Health & Wellbeing to join our thriving research community. You will contribute to our well‑established Psychological Health and Wellbeing Research Group, which focuses on mental health research, intervention development, implementation science, and service improvement, particularly in rural and coastal communities, suicide prevention, and digital mental health.

• Mental health service access and delivery, including rural and coastal health inequalities
• Psychological processes underlying mental health outcomes, such as resilience, psychological flexibility, or trauma‑informed care
• Suicide prevention and crisis response, particularly for underserved populations
• Co‑production, participatory research, and citizen science approaches in mental health
• Digital and remote mental health interventions, including predictive technologies and implementation research

You must also hold a PhD in a relevant field and be willing to contribute to a thriving research culture in Psychology at the University of Lincoln. You should also possess the broad range of skills required to teach effectively at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

You will be an excellent team player as well as capable of developing and leading your own research agenda in line with the University research strategy. You will be able to demonstrate how you will be ready for future  through a publication record and research trajectory that demonstrates high quality. There will be opportunities to develop your knowledge and expertise through staff development, courses and events.

The School of Psychology, Sport Science & Wellbeing is housed in two purpose‑built buildings with an extensive range of research equipment. Based at the heart of the beautiful historic city of Lincoln, you will join a friendly and thriving school with an outstanding reputation for student experience and a reputation for excellence in research.

Closing Date: 04 Mar 2026

Department:
Academic

Salary: £38,784 per annum

Please note, this post is permanent and full-time at 1 FTE.