University of Cambridge - Assistant Professor in History of Knowledge Pre-1400
Department of History and Philosophy of Science
Applications are invited for the position of Assistant Professor in History of Knowledge Pre-1400, in the Department of History and Philosophy of Science at the University of Cambridge. Please note that, owing to the terms of the donation underpinning the funding for this post, candidates whose main area of research is the history of medicine are excluded from consideration. The duties of this post will include lectures, supervisions, and administrative duties for both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, as well as conducting and leading research activities at the highest level.
The position will start on 1 September 2026. The completion of a PhD (or equivalent) is required before the start date. This is a permanent post, subject to the successful completion of a 5‑year probationary period. The post‑holder will have standard opportunities for promotion through the University\'s Academic Career Pathways scheme.
For information on the Department of History and Philosophy of Science, see www.hps.cam.ac.uk . For more information on the University of Cambridge, see www.cam.ac.uk .
1) Cover letter (up to three pages, including research plans), curriculum vitae and full list of publications, combined into one document;
2) Two samples of original written work (articles or book/dissertation chapters, up to a total of 30,000 words). If you are unable to upload your work samples, please e‑mail these as attachments to hr@hps.cam.ac.uk , ensuring that you include your surname in the e‑mail subject line and the filenames.
References: Please provide the names and contact details of three referees on the online form. We will contact the referees of longlisted candidates directly. Referees will be asked to comment specifically on the candidate\'s suitability for this particular role.
Schedule
Longlisting by 15 January 2026
Shortlisting by 2 February 2026
Interviews by early March 2026
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to give a presentation on their research and attend an interview, in person if possible.
Terms and conditions
The appointment is permanent, subject to completion of a probationary period of 5 years. The range of starting salary is £47,389 - £59,966 per year (Grade 9). The person appointed will be eligible for membership of the USS Pension Scheme.
Please quote reference JN47745 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
Contact Information
Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to:
Professor Hasok Chang, Head of Department, hc372@cam.ac.uk.
If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact hr@hps.cam.ac.uk.
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