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Downing Professorship of the Laws of England

University of Cambridge - Faculty of Law

Location: Cambridge
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 23rd June 2025
Closes: 14th August 2025
Job Ref: JK46396

The Board of Electors to the Downing Professorship of the Laws of England invite applications for this Professorship from persons whose work falls within the field of private law to take up appointment on 1 October 2026.

Candidates will be internationally recognised as a research leader in the field of private law, with an outstanding record of world-class research and have the vision, leadership, experience and enthusiasm to build on current strengths in maintaining and developing a leading research presence. They are likely to hold a PhD or equivalent postgraduate qualification.

Standard professorial duties include research and research leadership, teaching, examining, supervision and administration. The Professor will be based in Cambridge. A competitive salary will be offered.

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

Further information is available via the above ‘Apply’ button or contact Human Resources, University Offices, The Old Schools, Cambridge, CB2 1TT, (email: professorships@admin.cam.ac.uk).

Applications, consisting of a letter of application, a statement of current and future research plans, a curriculum vitae and a publications list, along with details of three referees should be made online no later than 14 August 2025.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Louise Gullifer (Convenor of the Board of Electors): lg421@cam.ac.uk.

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