Gonville and Caius College wishes to appoint a number of Postdoctoral Research Associates (PDRAs) to join the College community from 1 October 2024. This scheme started in October 2023, and offers early-career researchers the opportunity to share in a community that spans many disciplines. This year we hope to increase the current PDRA cohort of 8 to approximately 12 individuals.

Eligibility

Applicants must have, or be in possession of an offer of, a full-time Post-Doctoral Research appointment in the University of Cambridge or a partner institute, and to have been awarded their PhD no more than five years before taking up a PDRA at the College. Allowance will be made for career breaks or periods of less than full-time equivalent working. We welcome applications from individuals working in any academic discipline.

Details

Postdoctoral Research Associateships are tenable for two years OR the duration of a candidate’s Post-Doctoral Research contract in the University or partner institute, whichever finishes sooner. If a Post-Doctoral Research contract extends beyond two years, a one-year extension to the PDRA may be considered. 

PDRAs are members of the Senior Combination Room and it is expected that they contribute to the academic and social life of the College. They may take four free meals a week (either lunch or dinner) and may attend the termly Domestic Evenings; they are also invited to one College feast each year. PDRAs have access to a shared day room in College. Undergraduate teaching is not a requirement but teaching opportunities may become available.

PDRAs do not receive a stipend, research allowance, or College residential accommodation.

Application Process

To apply, please follow this link: [Gonville & Caius College (cloudonlinerecruitment.co.uk)]

Applications will close at 12 noon BST on Tuesday 7 May 2024

Applicants should enter the following information on Cascade (the College’s online application platform):

• Personal details
• A short personal statement covering current and future research plans, including what the applicant hopes to gain from and contribute to the intellectual and social life of the College.
• An up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV)
• The name of one referee who is able to support the application. They should also arrange for this referee to send a reference directly to Debbie Hogg, HR Administrator, at careers@cai.cam.ac.uk, to arrive no later than 12 noon BST on Tuesday 7 May 2024. References will not be accepted if they are received directly from candidates.
• They should also enter the name of a second referee on whom the College can call, if necessary. There is no need for this referee to send a reference at the application stage.

Selection Process

Appointments will be made on the recommendation of the Post-Doctoral Research Associates Sub-Committee. Interviews are not normally required, but an invitation to interview may be extended at the discretion of the Sub-Committee.

The position will be subject to the College receiving satisfactory references. Where applicable, it will also be subject to the ATAS requirements. 

Further Information

• Equality of opportunity: the College actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and we encourage applications from all sections of society.
• During the applications process, candidates are requested to complete the Equality & Diversity form on Cascade as part of our Equal Opportunities Policy and monitoring process. This information will not be disclosed to the Sub-Committee; and all applicant data is managed in accordance with our Data Protection statement for Post Doc applicants: Data Protection: Post doc applicants | Gonville & Caius (cam.ac.uk)
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