Academic Vacancies

Junior Research Fellowship

The Governing Body of Magdalene College expects to elect a stipendiary (Junior) Research Fellow with tenure for three years from 1 October 2024 for the following: The Armstrong T. S. Eliot Research Fellowship

The Armstrong T. S. Eliot Research Fellowship is an early career appointment lasting three years. It is not renewable. The holder is expected to conduct research into the writings of T. S. Eliot (Honorary Fellow of Magdalene College) and his contemporaries. The Research Fellow will have access to archival and other written materials in the College collections and is expected to contribute to the scholarly understanding of these materials. There will be an expense allowance for the Research Fellow to visit other archives. Candidates are advised to read the Job Description document before formulating their research proposal.

Candidates, who are expected to have completed a PhD or equivalent within 6 years of taking up the post, are asked to apply via the Cambridge University Fellowship Application System (FAS).

The current (2023-24) gross stipend for a Research Fellows post is £26,315p.a. The Junior Research Fellow 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.

Apply for The Armstrong T. S. Eliot Research Fellowship

Applications and references deadline: 12 noon (BST), Friday 31 May 2024

Late or incomplete applications without two references will not be considered.