William Cook Early-Career Research Fellowship and College Lectureship in Economics

William Cook Early-Career Research Fellowship and College Lectureship in Economics 2025

Thanks to a generous benefaction, Corpus Christi College, Cambridge (UK) seeks to appoint a William Cook Early-Career Research Fellow and College Lecturer in Economics from 1 January 2026 (or earlier if possible). Applications are invited from outstanding researchers in any area of economics. It is envisaged that the successful candidate will be a scholar in the early stages of their career for whom a short-term post would prove to be an attractive opportunity to enhance their research and academic profile. They will be elected a Fellow of the College and will carry the title of William Cook Early-Career Research Fellow/College Lecturer in Economics.

The appointment will be for a fixed term of up to four years, that is from 1 January 2026 (or earlier if possible) to 31 July 2029. The stipend for the post is based on point 44 (£40,497pa as of 1 March 2025). The appointee will also enjoy all the privileges of a College Fellowship, for example seven meals per week at High Table. An annual allowance for research expenses is available, and other privileges include free medical insurance (a taxable benefit) and a modest entertainment allowance.

An Early-Career Research Fellow is expected to pursue learning and research in their chosen field and publish the results. The College’s academic environment provides favourable conditions for research, which will be undertaken freely and without oversight on the part of the College. 

As a College Lecturer, the teaching requirement will be up to six hours per week during Full Term, normally comprised of small-group supervisions for the undergraduates of Corpus Christi College or, by exchange arrangements, of other Colleges.

For full details and a copy of the Further Particulars, please visit the College website by clicking the 'Apply' button above. 

Application deadline: noon on Wednesday 6 August 2025.

Applications should be submitted to the CASC Fellowship Application System (FAS) at the following link: https://app.casc.cam.ac.uk/fas_live/williamcook/

For further informal information please contact the Senior Tutor, Dr Marina Frasca-Spada, by email on mfs10@cam.ac.uk.

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