Research Coordinator (Part Time, Fixed Term)

The Centre for Geopolitics invites applications for a part-time (0.25 FTE) Research Coordinator to support 'Beyond the Downing Street Accord: Assessing the Strengths and Limitation of UK-Republic of Korea Partnership in addressing Global and Regional Geopolitical Challenges', a one-year policy-oriented research grant funded by The Korea Foundation, led by Professor John Nilsson-Wright.

This role is fixed term until 30 June 2027 due to limited funding with a preferred start date of August or early September.

The role will primarily involve close liaison with the lead academic and the administrative staff of the Centre for Geopolitics to organise a series of events, conferences and podcasts, and to support the production of a policy report and associate publications.

The role requires a working knowledge of Korean language and culture. The successful candidate will be able to work independently, show initiative, demonstrate excellent attention to detail, and remain calm under pressure.

Financial responsibilities will include monitoring expenditure against budgets, and processing expense claims, invoices and orders in line with University protocol and in close liaison with the administrative team.

Events responsibilities will include booking venues and accommodation, liaising with speakers and visitors, supporting event promotion, and assisting with events on the day or evening.

General administrative duties might also include taking minutes in meetings.

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 major problems of world order - past, present and future. By bringing together historical analysis, political science and practitioner expertise, it seeks to deepen understanding of today's most pressing geopolitical challenges and how they might be resolved.

Founded in 2016, the Centre has grown rapidly and continues to expand. We are based in Fitzwilliam House, Trumpington Street, directly opposite the Fitzwilliam Museum. The role is primarily office-based, although occasional remote working may be agreed where appropriate.

The working pattern is to be determined but is flexible and will include occasional evening work when events take place.

The closing date for applications is midnight (BST) on Tuesday 14 July 2026. Interviews are planned to take place in the week commencing Monday 20 July 2026, subject to change.

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

Informal enquiries about the role are welcomed and should be directed to hr@crassh.cam.ac.uk. For queries on the application process, please contact the School's HR team on sahhr@admin.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference VM50142 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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