Assistant Professor in Behavioural Science

LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university

As an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to diversity and inclusion, we encourage applications from women and those of Minority Ethnic backgrounds as they are currently under-represented at this level in this area.

All appointments will be made on merit or skill and experience relative to the role.

Salary is no less than £64,552 per annum and the salary scale can be found on the LSE website 

The Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science is a growing community of researchers, intellectuals, and students who investigate the human mind and behaviour in a societal context. Our department conducts cutting-edge psychological and behavioural research that is both based in and applied to the real world. We are looking for an outstanding researcher and inspirational teacher at executive and graduate level who will be a core part of the team of the Executive MSc (EMSc) in Behavioural Science that positions our Department as a leading global player in the field.

Candidates should have expertise and research interests in behavioural science, a track record or trajectory of publishing internationally excellent publications, and the ability to teach behavioural science and quantitative and experimental research methods at executive and postgraduate level.

The other criteria that will be used when shortlisting for this post can be found on the person specification, which is attached to this vacancy on the LSE’s online recruitment system.

In addition to a competitive salary the benefits that come with this job include an occupational pension scheme, a research grants policy with personal reward options, generous research leave (sabbatical) entitlement, a collegial faculty environment and excellent support, training and development opportunities.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.

To apply for this post, please click the 'Apply' button, above.

If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email Professor Liam l.d.delaney@lse.ac.uk.

The closing date for receipt of applications Sunday 09 February 2025  (23.59 UK time).

We are unable to accept any late applications.

The presentations will take place either on 25 or 26 March 2025. 

The interviews will take place on 28 March 2025.

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