Academic Vacancies at Magdalene College Cambridge

Academic Vacancies

Junior Research Fellowships

The Governing Body of Magdalene College expects to elect two stipendiary (Junior) Research Fellows with tenure for three years from 1 October 2025.

1) The Nevile Fellowship 

Endowed through the generosity of Trinity College, Cambridge, the Nevile Research Fellowship will be in the Sciences.

2) The Lumley Fellowship

Endowed through the generosity of the late H R L Lumley, the Lumley Research Fellowship will be in one of the following subject areas:

  • History and Philosophy of Science
  • Philosophy
  • Archaeology
  • Theology and Religious Studies
  • Music
  • Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
  • North and Latin American/Caribbean Indigenous Studies

Information for Candidates

Candidates will be expected to present original research. Details can be found in the below in the further particulars document:

Junior Research Fellowships - Further Particulars (164.33 KB)

Applications are invited from graduates from any university. This is an early career appointment. Candidates should be either graduate students in the final stages of their research and writing leading to a PhD, or post-doctoral researchers who have recently been awarded their PhD degree. Please note that candidates who applied in the 2023-4 round are not eligible for this competition.

The current gross stipend (2024-25) for a Lumley and Nevile Research Fellow is £26,919 p.a. The (Junior) Research Fellows may take advantage of single accommodation in College and will receive dining privileges. There is no payment in lieu of accommodation or meals not taken.

Applying

The deadline for completing applications is: 9am GMT, Monday 30 September 2024.
Late or incomplete applications without two references will not be considered. Applications for the Lumley and Nevile Fellowships must be made through the CASC FAS online application system, including the submission of references.

Should you need any assistance with the online application please contact the President’s Secretary via email: research-fellows@magd.cam.ac.uk