Post-doctoral Research Associate in Social Anthropology - Multispecies Succession (Fixed Term)

The Department of Social Anthropology is seeking to appoint a Post-doctoral Research Associate to work alongside the William Wyse Professor of Social Anthropology, Prof. Rebecca Cassidy.

The Research Associate will support a range of activities on the theme of succession, defined as the process by which the species and habitat in an area change over time.

The postholder will have an opportunity to:

• conduct their own research on themes relevant to multispecies succession
• work closely with Prof. Rebecca Cassidy to plan and deliver an international conference, assist with a film screening series and to produce an edited collection on multispecies succession
• be embedded in a Department research and teaching culture
• contribute to the Department's activities in public engagement, Open Research, policy work, and REF Impact
• be mentored by Department members in academic skills (teaching, research, publication, grant applications, academic administration).

Eligible candidates will be at an early stage of their career and the role would suit newly qualified researchers. You will have a proven interest in topics related to the study of social anthropology with relevance for the Multispecies Succession project, for example multispecies anthropology, kinship, and/or the study of the natural sciences.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2028.

Informal queries about this position may be directed to da@socanth.cam.ac.uk

Enquiries about the application process should be directed to the HSPS Faculty HR Team: hr@hsps.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference JF45416 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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

Please upload the following:

curriculum Vitae including a list of publications

covering letter including a statement of your research, not more than 1500 words

the contact details of two referees

If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

After shortlisting, where you have given permission, your nominated referees will be asked to provide a reference via the on-line system.

The closing date for applications is 28 April 2025.

Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date for applications.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.  We particularly welcome applications from candidates from a BAME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our department.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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