Junior Researcher – Psychological and Learning Sciences

Organisation/Company European Research University Department ERC London Research Field Psychological sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Postdoc Positions Final date to receive applications 28 Feb 2026 - 12:00 (Europe/London) Country United Kingdom Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

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• Focus areas may include cognitive and behavioural aspects of decision‑making, well‑being, or education
• The post is suitable for early‑career scholars seeking to build a publication record and join collaborative European projects

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Research Field Psychological sciences Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• Research may address economic transformation, institutional dynamics, or the comparative analysis of policy systems
• Applicants should be eager to collaborate across disciplines, linking economic research with law, politics, and other sciences within ERUNI’s international network

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Academic freedom and European context

ERC combine intellectual independence with close ties to European universities, research networks, and public institutions.

Transatlantic collaboration

We actively welcome researchers from the United States and beyond who seek meaningful engagement with European academic and policy debates.

Support for funding and growth

ERC particularly welcomes candidates who are ready to explore additional research funding opportunities, including Horizon Europe, the European Research Council, and other international grant schemes.

Successful applicants will receive institutional support in developing competitive project proposals.

Scholarly community

Each College maintains a collegial research culture, characterized by shared seminars, visiting fellowships, and collaboration across disciplines and locations.

European Research College offers a setting where scholarly excellence meets policy relevance — bringing together researchers committed to advancing knowledge and shaping Europe’s future.

Applications should include:

• A short letter of motivation indicating your research field and interest
• 1–3 representative publications (published papers, working papers, or forthcoming articles)
• A professional CV including a list of publications (APA style with DOIs where possible)
• A proposed research plan outlining your intended programme of work (max. 2–3 pages)

Please send materials to vit.simral with the subject line: “ERC Application 2025 – [Field / City]”.