Research Associate in Christian Theology (Fixed Term)

The Faculty of Divinity invites applications for the position of Research Associate in Christian Theology. This is a fixed-term position for four years, starting 1 October 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter, and is funded by the McDonald Agape Foundation.

The primary duty of the postholder will be to provide research assistance to Professor Simeon Zahl on his project: The Seen and the Unseen: Theology and the Frontiers of Experience. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work and produce high quality research of your own, in one or more areas in the field of Christian Theology. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to teaching and supervision within the Faculty of Divinity.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 4 years in the first instance.

The successful candidate will be expected to have:

• PhD in Christian Theology
• A Research specialism in the field of Christian Theology
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

In order for your application to be considered, please upload the following:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV), including publications and academic activities
• A covering Letter
• A short summary of your current and future research (up to 2x A4 pages)
• A sample of your research-related writing (up to 10,000 words). The writing sample might be a published research article, a chapter from a research monograph (already published or intended for publication), or a chapter of your doctoral dissertation
• Names and contact details of two referees who are familiar with your work

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

Click the 'Apply' button above to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Informal enquiries about the role are welcomed and should be directed to Professor Simeon Zahl on smz21@cam.ac.uk. Questions on the application process should be directed to the School's HR Team on sahhr@admin.cam.ac.uk.

The closing date for applications is midnight (GMT) on Thursday 5 March 2026. Interviews are planned for Tuesday 21 April 2026, 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 GF48706 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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