Janeway Institute Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (Research Assistant or Research Associate) (Fixed Term)

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years.

The Janeway Institute at the Faculty of Economics, Cambridge University has a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship available for candidates working in Micro Behaviour and Incentives, Information and Uncertainty who have recently been awarded a doctoral degree or expect to receive their degree by September 2025. The Fellowship is for a period of 3 years.

The Fellowship will be based at the Janeway Institute. The Janeway Institute was created to develop new fundamental ideas, methods and research which push the frontier of economics.

We welcome applications from researchers working on areas related to the below theme of the Institute (a non-exclusive list of topics of interest is in parenthesis)

• Micro Behaviour and Incentives, Information and Uncertainty (including game theory and behavioural economics; the theme is mainly concerned with theoretical issues; however, applications of economic theory are also welcomed.)

Successful candidates should demonstrate an ability to develop their own research ideas and indicate how they can contribute to the information, uncertainty and incentives research group in Cambridge. It is expected that successful candidates' work will be at the cutting edge of the research frontier with a view to future publications in world leading journals. 

Successful candidates who have not yet received their PhD by September 2025 will be employed on University Grade 5 as Research Assistants, starting at £31,396 per annum. Upon being awarded their PhD, their salary will be upgraded to Grade 7 as Research Associates (Fellowships), starting at £36,024 per annum in the first year. In the second year, the salary will rise to £37,099, and in the third year, it will be £38,205.

Limited teaching opportunities through the Janeway Teaching Fellowships are potentially available for those interested in gaining valuable experience and contributing to the learning environment. These opportunities are contingent on the Faculty's needs and the candidate being suitably qualified and eligible for the fellowship scheme. Further details, including additional remuneration for these teaching responsibilities, can be discussed during the interview process. Fellows would also have the possibility of joining a college.

Applications should consist of:

•  a curriculum vitae;
•  expression of interest cover letter outlining how you would be able to contribute to the Janeway Institute in light of your research interests;
•  job market paper;
•  supplementary material containing other available research papers.

Three references will be sought upon receipt of application.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the apply button above

Queries may be directed to Marion Reusch, Janeway Institute Administrator, ji@econ.cam.ac.uk

Closing Date: 15th November 2024

Interviews will be held in early December.

Please quote reference JH43784 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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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