The Dawson Professorship of Young People's Mental Health

The Board of Electors to the Dawson Professorship of Young People's Mental Health invite applications for this Professorship from persons whose work falls within the general field of the Professorship to take up appointment on 1 October 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Candidates will have an outstanding research record of international stature in young people's mental health and the vision, leadership, experience and enthusiasm to lead on mental health science for young people in Cambridge, foster collaboration and promote innovative thinking and practice.  They will hold a PhD or equivalent postgraduate qualification.

Standard professorial duties include teaching and research, examining, supervision and administration. The Professor will be based in Cambridge. A competitive salary will be offered.

The post is accompanied by the expectation of accepting a Professorial Fellowship at St Catharine's College.

Further information is available at: http://www.hr.admin.cam.ac.uk/professorships or contact the Human Resources, University Offices, The Old Schools, Cambridge, CB2 1TT, (email: professorships@admin.cam.ac.uk).

Applications, consisting of a letter of application, a statement of current and future research plans, a curriculum vitae and a publications list, along with details of three referees should be made online no later than 3 March 2025.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Mark Johnson (Head of Department of Psychology and Convenor of Board of Electors): mj492@cam.ac.uk / hodsecretary@psychol.cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference PJ44770 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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