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Associate Professor in Psychiatry of Older Age
| Posting date: | 01 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £105,504 to £139,882 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 July 2025 |
| Location: | Southampton, Hampshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Southampton |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3149625FC |
Summary
The Faculty of Medicine School of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, supported by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (HIOWH), wishes to appoint an Associate Professor of Psychiatry of Older Age. The successful candidate will have previously won external funding, have demonstrable potential to acquire further independent funding, have a strong record of research and publication, and be expected to develop a programme of research with support from clinical and laboratory-based colleagues. They will contribute to academic leadership within the Faculty and Trust and enhance the quality of research, enterprise and teaching. Clinical duties will enhance the practice of psychiatry (mental health services for the elderly) within HIOW.
The University of Southampton is research-intensive, a member of the Russell Group, and one of the top 100 universities worldwide. It delivers excellent educational experience, world-leading research and successful commercialisation of research through enterprise. HIOW Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health, adult and child community health, and learning disabilities. It has a strong culture of research and hosts the Memory Assessment Research Centre (MARC).
The successful candidate would be recognised as an emerging leader in their field. They would undertake clinical and basic research in psychiatry, aligned with the research strategy of the Faculty, School and Trust, teach at undergraduate and postgraduate level, and undertake leadership, management and engagement activities across the two organisations. They would be able to make strategic judgements and contribute to the external profile of both the University and the Trust. The successful candidate will hold a primary medical qualification and full registration with the GMC or equivalent organisation, have MRCPsych or an equivalent recognised qualification, a certificate of completed specialist training (or equivalent) in psychiatry of older age, and a PhD or DM or equivalent relevant higher degree.
The University Department of Psychiatry pursues research in affective disorders, alcohol use disorders, behavioural addictions, dementia, psychopharmacology, neuroimaging and psychoneuroimmunology. There are vibrant partnerships with the School of Psychology on the Highfield Campus. There is an Academy of Research & Improvement at the Trust, within which sits the MARC. The Academy drives a culture of research and innovation, supporting professional development and growth of a locally relevant evidence base for community based care. Address informal enquiries to Professor Baldwin, Section Head, Clinical Neuroscience D.S.Baldwin@soton.ac.uk
The Faculty of Medicine holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The Faculty recognises that applicants may seek flexible working patterns which will be considered as part of the recruitment process. For further information including key benefits designed to help maintain and support employees' well-being and work-life balance, please see our working with us website pages. Benefits explained - Recruitment at the University of Southampton
Application Procedure
Please submit details for three referees and include your CV and Cover Letter, and Publication List. The reference system is automated, so ensure you provide the correct email address and allow time for these to be received prior to the close date, to assist with shortlisting.
The University of Southampton is research-intensive, a member of the Russell Group, and one of the top 100 universities worldwide. It delivers excellent educational experience, world-leading research and successful commercialisation of research through enterprise. HIOW Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health, adult and child community health, and learning disabilities. It has a strong culture of research and hosts the Memory Assessment Research Centre (MARC).
The successful candidate would be recognised as an emerging leader in their field. They would undertake clinical and basic research in psychiatry, aligned with the research strategy of the Faculty, School and Trust, teach at undergraduate and postgraduate level, and undertake leadership, management and engagement activities across the two organisations. They would be able to make strategic judgements and contribute to the external profile of both the University and the Trust. The successful candidate will hold a primary medical qualification and full registration with the GMC or equivalent organisation, have MRCPsych or an equivalent recognised qualification, a certificate of completed specialist training (or equivalent) in psychiatry of older age, and a PhD or DM or equivalent relevant higher degree.
The University Department of Psychiatry pursues research in affective disorders, alcohol use disorders, behavioural addictions, dementia, psychopharmacology, neuroimaging and psychoneuroimmunology. There are vibrant partnerships with the School of Psychology on the Highfield Campus. There is an Academy of Research & Improvement at the Trust, within which sits the MARC. The Academy drives a culture of research and innovation, supporting professional development and growth of a locally relevant evidence base for community based care. Address informal enquiries to Professor Baldwin, Section Head, Clinical Neuroscience D.S.Baldwin@soton.ac.uk
The Faculty of Medicine holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The Faculty recognises that applicants may seek flexible working patterns which will be considered as part of the recruitment process. For further information including key benefits designed to help maintain and support employees' well-being and work-life balance, please see our working with us website pages. Benefits explained - Recruitment at the University of Southampton
Application Procedure
Please submit details for three referees and include your CV and Cover Letter, and Publication List. The reference system is automated, so ensure you provide the correct email address and allow time for these to be received prior to the close date, to assist with shortlisting.
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