Organisation/Company UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE Research Field Language sciences Literature Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Country United Kingdom Application Deadline 7 Aug 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) 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? No
Offer Description
Department/Location: Faculty of Classics
Reference: GE46222
Closing date: 8 September 2025
The Board of Electors to the Kennedy Professorship of Latin invites applications for this Professorship from people whose work falls within the general field of the Professorship to take up an appointment on 1 September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Candidates will have an outstanding research record of international stature in Latin literature and the vision, leadership, experience and enthusiasm to build on current strengths in maintaining and developing a leading research presence. The Kennedy Professorship is one of the world\'s most prestigious Latin professorships. The holder is expected to take a leading role in advancing both research and pedagogy in Latin Studies in Cambridge, and in promoting the field of Classics as a whole within the UK and internationally. 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.
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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 8 September 2025.
Informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Emily Gowers, Chair, Faculty of Classics, email: eg235@cam.ac.uk
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