Clare College intends to appoint two Junior Research Fellows in the areas of Archaeology, History, Politics & International Relations, Sociology, Economics, Law, Social Anthropology or Education.
These will be tenable for three years from 1 October 2027.
The Junior Research Fellowship is a stipendiary position. Candidates are expected to have a PhD (or equivalent research experience) by the commencement of the Fellowship on 1st October 2027. The successful candidate will be selected on the basis of their excellent record of research in their chosen subject and the potential to pursue that research at the highest level. The Fellowship is intended to be a first post-doctoral position, appropriate to the start of an academic career. Applications are invited from candidates who have completed less than five years' full-time research, or part-time equivalent, by 1 October 2026. Candidates are advised that they are responsible for checking their eligibility to take up the post under UK immigration rules.
Salary and Benefits
Stipends are payable on the University's salary scale, starting at spine point 39 (currently £36,498). The stipend will increase by one spine point each year. The College offers additional benefits including ten free meals per week, the reimbursement of some research expenses and membership of the University Superannuation Scheme. The fellowship is tenable for three years.
Research Fellows are members of the Governing Body and are expected to participate in the governance and social life of the College.
This website has details of the application process. In addition to specifying the subject of your research, you should decide which department at the University of Cambridge will be the best academic base for your work.
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