Research Fellowship in Science

The competition involves assessment of candidates’ submitted work and interview. Potential applicants should note that the standard needed to progress to the later stages of the competition is extremely high.

The appointed Research Fellow is required to provide the equivalent of between four and six hours of paid supervision teaching per week during the twenty weeks of the teaching year; in some circumstances, this requirement may be reduced in the first year of Fellowship. Of these hours, four per week will be at an enhanced rate of pay under a Category Aa Lectureship contract; additional hours up to the permitted maximum will be paid at the standard inter-collegiate rate.

The present post-doctoral salary scale (from 1 August 2023) is £24,533 to £27,181, and the scale for pre-award of PhD is £23,700 to £25,742. The remuneration of the Fellowship is reviewed annually, is paid monthly in arrears by bank transfer and is pensionable under the Universities Superannuation Scheme. Research Fellows may claim research expenses up to a total of £3,000 over the three years.

Accommodation may be available, if required, and further details can be obtained on request. All accommodation provided will be treated as a taxable benefit by the HMRC.

All Research Fellows are entitled to free Commons (i.e., meals) except when the College kitchens are closed.

Applications should be made online using the Fellowship Application System: https://app.casc.cam.ac.uk/fas_live/g_sci.aspx

• The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 15 January 2024.

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• Longlisted candidates will be invited to submit work by Wednesday 31 January 2024
• Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held on Wednesday 13 March 2024.

Candidates who have been invited to attend an interview and are travelling to the College from overseas should note that the College cannot pay for international travel. We shall, however, cover the costs of travel within the UK and offer overnight accommodation at Girton. Overseas candidates may be interviewed online.

Please note that the College has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

The College is an Inclusive and Equal Opportunities employer and cares for and looks after its employees, ensuring fair and equal treatment. Any necessary adjustments will be considered to the above in keeping with the requirements of the Equalities Act 2010. Applications are welcome from candidates of all backgrounds particularly from those belonging to groups that are underrepresented among Cambridge Colleges.