Job Description

The post is an exciting opportunity for a senior clinical academic with established research and clinical expertise to contribute to the understanding and treatment of mental health problems. This is a new post for a clinical and experimental researcher who can complement the work in the Psychology Department and across the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, particularly in relation to the treatment of disorders involving anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. It is an opportunity to build on our strengths in digital therapies through clinical experimental studies and building theoretically driven models of the mechanisms and potential impact of those therapies. It also offers opportunities to work with clinical neuroscientists to provide more input on cognitive effects in mental health from a neuroscience perspective.

The post holder will be expected to continue to demonstrate high standing at national & international level in their field as established by outstanding contributions to its development through publications, creative work, record of grant funding and other appropriate forms of scholarship. This will include developing a research team and establish collaborations across IoPPN and KCL and where appropriate with clinical services within King’s Health Partners and the wider community. 

The post is based in the Psychology Department, part of the School of Mental Health and Psychological Sciences (MHaPS). The postholder will not only contribute to our research but will also be active in education, specifically our BSc Psychology and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and will have access to PhD funding opportunities. 

This post will be offered on an indefinite contract 

This is a full-time  post - 100% full time equivalent

Key responsibilities

• To build a grant-funded research portfolio, consistent with the IoPPN, KCL and MHaPS strategies as Principal Investigator, in a relevant aspect of Clinical or Experimental Psychology  
• To provide Co-investigator expertise on other grant funded projects at KCL and external organisations.  
• To enhance the research profile of the Department, through maintaining a consistent high-level output of publications of internationally excellent quality 
• To maintain a national and international profile within their field through regular attendance and presentation at academic meetings, and take a leadership role within appropriate scientific and professional bodies and organisations  
• To contribute research-led teaching in their specialist area of psychological and applied clinical research on the IoPPN programmes 
• To supervise undergraduate and PGT research projects on the IoPPN programmes. 
• To supervise and train doctoral (PhD and DClinPsy) and postdoctoral research staff to ensure their effective development. 
• To contribute to the pastoral care of students through the personal tutor system 
• To act in a senior role within the department in administrative and other activities as directed by the Head of Department, including mentoring of junior staff, in accordance with the departmental programme and workload model.  
• To contribute to the performance and development review processes as appropriate in accordance with the School and College’s strategy. 
• To lead/contribute to service activities within the Department, School and College. 
• To actively engage in Knowledge Dissemination with established impact of ones work beyond academic 

The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.

Skills, knowledge, and experience 

Essential criteria

1. Doctoral level professional qualification in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy or equivalent) and PhD in Psychology or closely related discipline     
2. Established record in attracting research grants and publishing internationally excellent peer reviewed outputs. 
3. Capacity to build & maintain relationships at all levels of organisations & the skills to work effectively. 
4. Ability to deliver excellent quality teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels within their specialist area 
5. Ability to successfully supervise undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral level student to completion.  
6. Experience in leading and managing a research team and supporting others effectively. 
7. Ability to value, relate to and support colleagues, other staff, visitors, and students and to contribute to a healthy and cooperative team ethos. 
8. Flexible and constructive in day-to-day work and in interpretation and implementation of regulations 
9. Ability to disseminate own work beyond academia 

Desirable criteria 

1. Fellow (or higher) of the Higher Education Academy (or equivalent) or eligible for membership  
2. Organized and systematic approach to work on multiple areas of commitment 
3. Commitment to continuing professional development and partnership working 

Further Information

We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.

We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's.

We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.

To find out how our managers review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages.

This role does meet the requirements of the Home Office and therefore we are able to offer sponsorship for candidates who require the right to work in the UK.

This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.

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