Research Associate (Part Time, Fixed Term)

The Centre for Geopolitics invites applicants for a 0.25fte three-year, fixed-term post-doctoral Research Associate role.

This role is part-time (9.25 hours per week) and fixed term for 3 years. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting research on the geopolitics of the Baltic Sea Region, past and present, with a special reference to Britain's role in the region; for teaching an MPhil course on a relevant topic; and assisting with the running of the Baltic Geopolitics Programme. 

The post holder will also support the Centre's broader objectives through organising and curating events, publications and outreach initiatives. The postholder will report directly to the Director.

This is a demanding position working in a fast-paced environment requiring a pro-active approach to research as well as to the organisation of events and liaising with partners both within and without the University.

The Centre for Geopolitics is a research centre within the Centre for Research in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities (CRASSH). The Centre's mission is to confront the major problems of world order, past, present and future. By applying historical analysis, political science and the experience of practitioners to the world's most pressing geopolitical challenges, we offer a deeper understanding of where these challenges have come from, how they may develop, and how they might be resolved.

We are based in Fitzwilliam House on Trumpington Street, and the advertised role is primarily office-based, although occasional remote working can be agreed, as appropriate. 

The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.

Informal enquiries about the role are welcomed and should be direct to Charis Whitcombe (cw827@cam.ac.uk) at Centre for Geopolitics. For questions, on the application process, please contact the School's HR Team on sahhr@admin.cam.ac.uk.

The closing date for applications is midnight (BST) on Sunday 7 September 2025. Interviews are planned for the week starting 15 September 2025, subject to change.

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

Please quote reference VM47030 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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