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University of Cambridge - Lucy Cavendish College

Junior Research Fellowship

LocationCambridge
LevelEntry
Posted1w ago
Research & Evaluation

Quick answer

University of Cambridge - Lucy Cavendish College is hiring a Junior Research Fellowship in Cambridge, UK, paying £36,498 p.a., for 3 years, with a focus on research and its dissemination.

Role
Junior Research Fellowship
Organization
University of Cambridge - Lucy Cavendish College
Location
Cambridge
Level
Entry
Compensation
£36,498 p.a.
Category
Research & Evaluation

The role

The University of Cambridge - Lucy Cavendish College is seeking applications for a Junior Research Fellowship in one of the specified subject areas, with a focus on research and its dissemination.

What you'll do

  • Engage in research and its dissemination
  • Participate fully in college life
  • Opportunities for limited hours of small group teaching (additional payment for teaching)

What it takes

  • Early career researcher with a PhD (no more than 18 months post PhD)
  • Not held a stipendiary research fellowship at another institution in the UK
  • Submit a CV, 1000-word description of research and contribution to college life, and contact details for two referees
  • Provide a piece of written work (up to 10,000 words) for long-listed candidates

What you'll bring

Research in English (Medieval or Early Modern Periods or African or Indian literature)Research in History (Modern Global HistoryAfrican or Indian History)Research in Physical or Environmental Geography (Climate ChangeQuantitative Approaches to Environmental ChangeNatural Hazards)

How we treat you

£4500 allowance for research activities, generous meal allowance, participation in college life

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

Cambridge, UK

What is the compensation?

£36,498 p.a.

What are the key qualifications required?

Early career researcher with a PhD (no more than 18 months post PhD), not held a stipendiary research fellowship at another institution in the UK

How do I apply?

Submit an application consisting of a CV, 1000-word description of research and contribution to college life, and contact details for two referees by 5pm (GMT) on Friday 30 October 2026.

How to apply

Apply directly on University of Cambridge - Lucy Cavendish College's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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