Junior Research Fellow

Clare College, Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals (10 per week)

Research expense reimbursement

University Superannuation Scheme

Job summary

Clare College, Cambridge invites applications for two Junior Research Fellows across Archaeology, History, Politics & International Relations, Sociology, Economics, Law, Social Anthropology, or Education. Appointments are for three years from 1 October 2027 and are stipendiary.

A PhD or equivalent research experience is required by 1 October 2027, with eligibility checks under UK immigration rules. The stipend aligns with the University's salary scale, starting at spine point 39 (£36,498) with

Qualifications

• PhD (or equivalent research experience) by 1 October 2027.
• Applicants may have completed less than five years of full-time research by 1 October 2026.

Responsibilities

• Pursue high-quality research in the nominated subject area.
• Participate in the governance and social life of Clare College as a Governing Body member.
• Align research with the department at the University of Cambridge that best fits the work.

Education

PhD or equivalent research experience by 1 October 2027

Job description

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.