Research Fellowships - The Nevile Fellowship / The Lumley Fellowship

Stipendiary Research Fellowship Competition for October 2025 start

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, will be in the Sciences.
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 and Philosophy of Science, Philosophy, Archaeology, Theology and Religious Studies, Music, Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, North and Latin American/Caribbean Indigenous Studies

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 2023-4 round are not eligible for this competition.

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 been awarded their PhD degree.

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.

The deadline for complete applications is: 9AM GMT, Monday 30^th 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. Please visit the Magdalene College website (via the ‘Apply’ button above) for additional information including the job description and application details.

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