Research Fellows in Sciences 2027

Gonville & Caius College gives notice of its intention to elect two Research Fellows in Sciences in 2027.  Candidates should be postgraduate students or post-doctoral researchers who will either be in their final year of doctoral research, or not more advanced than two years since the first submission of their PhD. Research Fellowships are awarded to individuals of exceptionally strong academic record who have produced innovative doctoral research in any area of the Sciences including Mathematics, Engineering and Medicine. 

The Fellowships will be tenable for four years from 1 October 2027. Research Fellows have the full entitlement of Fellows; they are expected to spend the tenure of their Fellowship in Cambridge and to contribute to the life of the College. Permission may be granted for periods of research away from Cambridge. Periods of intermission spent working away from Cambridge up to a total of two years are not counted as part of the four years of a Research Fellowship.

A Research Fellowship at Caius is compatible with a simultaneous appointment to a salaried post-doctoral position in a Laboratory, Department or Faculty in Cambridge. Such a person appointed to a Research Fellowship would be entitled to all the benefits of a Research Fellow other than stipend. If the post-doctoral position comes to an end before the end of the four-year fellowship, the College’s usual stipend will apply for the remainder of the time.

The current stipend offered is either (a), £29,188 rising by three annual increments to £32,470 if living in College accommodation for a single person, which is free, or in College couples’ or family accommodation, if available, which is subsidised, or (b) £32,781 rising by 3 annual increments to £36,064 if not living in College accommodation. All stipends are subject to an annual cost of living review each summer. Other benefits include 10 free meals per week and the reimbursement of certain research expenses of up to £3,000 p.a. There are also opportunities for College teaching (up to six hours per week), which attracts extra payment.    

Applications open on Tuesday 1 September 2026 and must be completed by Wednesday 30 September 2026. Offers will be made on Monday 18 January 2027 or soon after and candidates should respond to any offers received by 4.00pm on Wednesday 20 January 2027.

The College is an equal opportunities employer and actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from all sections of society. Elections to Research Fellowships are made purely on the basis of intellectual and academic attainment and promise.

The College provides an allowance of up to £5,000 towards the cost of initial visa fees and UK Immigration Health Surcharge (HIS) for the main applicant (but not for family members or partners), if they require a visa to take up the offer.

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