Research Associate (Fixed Term)

The Faculty of Divinity invites applications for a full time Research Associate in Literary Platonism: 1500 to the present. This is a fixed-term position for 36 months owing to limited funding. The expected start date is 01 September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The role holder should have a research specialism in any field relevant to the intersection of Platonism and the English literary tradition (for instance, applicants with a relevant disciplinary background in theology, philosophy, history or English literature are welcome). Candidates must have a PhD in Theology, literature, intellectual history or philosophy (or be close to completing i.e. to have submitted their thesis at time of application).

The successful candidate will be expected to engage in independent research and plan and convene interdisciplinary workshops on Literary Platonism.

Further information about the role can be found in the further particulars document listed on the right hand side of this advert. More information about the Faculty can be found on the faculty website: https://www.divinity.cam.ac.uk/.

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

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• A Covering Letter
• A short statement about your current and future research (up to 2 A4 pages, in Arial 12-point font)
• 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.

Informal enquiries about the role are welcomed and should be directed Professor Douglas Hedley on rdh26@cam.ac.uk. 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 Thursday 30 July 2026. Interviews are planned for late August 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 GF50267 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.

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