Magdalene academic vacancies
Academic Vacancies
Welcome to our Academic Vacancies page.
Here you’ll find current opportunities to join Magdalene College’s academic community. We are committed to excellence in teaching and research across all disciplines, and we welcome applicants who will contribute to the academic life of the College and support our students in reaching their full potential.
Research Fellowships
The Governing Body of Magdalene College expects to elect two stipendiary (Junior) Research Fellows with tenure for three years from 1 October 2027.
1. The Nevile Fellowship, endowed through the generosity of Trinity College, Cambridge, will be in one of the following subject areas: Biology, Biochemistry, Medical Sciences, Psychology.
2. The Lumley Fellowship, endowed through the generosity of the late H R L Lumley, will be in one of the following subject areas: History, History of Art, Classics.
The candidates will be expected to present original research. Details can be found in the further particulars document. Please note that candidates who applied in the 2025-26 round are not eligible for this competition.
Applications are invited from graduates from any university. This is an early career appointment. Candidates must be either graduate students close to completion of their research and writing leading to a PhD, or post-doctoral researchers who have recently been awarded their PhD degree.
The current gross stipend (2026-27) for a Lumley and Nevile Research Fellow is £31,180 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.
The deadline for complete applications is: 9 am GMT, Tuesday 29 September 2026.
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.
Further Particulars
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