We are seeking applications for a Research Associate to work as part of our Natural History Humanities initiative for the period 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2027. This position is part of the University of Cambridge's Collections-Connections-Communities (CCC) Strategic Research Initiative, funded by the Isaac Newton Trust. The role offers an exciting opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary research inspired by the University's significant natural history collections, housed across its museums, libraries, archives, and Botanic Garden.
The successful candidate will join a vibrant research network, including two other Research Associates and a community of visiting research fellows. They will have the freedom to develop their own research project, using humanities methodologies to explore the natural history collections, with an emphasis on cross-collections research. Proposals including Cambridge's zoological and/or geological collections are especially encouraged.
We welcome applicants from all disciplines and nationalities who are postdoctoral scholars. As part of the programme, the Research Associate will actively contribute to the life and activities of CCC's Natural History Humanities programme, including research, public engagement, talks, seminars, and social media.
Please upload a statement outlining your research proposal (3 x A4 pages max) alongside your covering letter and CV as well as completing the online application form.
Interviews will be held online during the month of June 2025.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
For any questions relating to this recruitment please contact admin@botanic.cam.ac.uk
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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