"Janeway Institute Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (Research Assistant or Research Associate) (Fixed Term)"

Fixed-term: The Fellowship is for a period of 3 years.

The Janeway Institute at the Faculty of Economics, Cambridge University has a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship available for candidates working on areas of economics related to networks, crowds and markets. Eligible candidates include those who have recently been awarded a doctoral degree or expect to receive their degree by September 2026. The Fellowship is for a period of 3 years.

The Fellowship will be based at the Janeway Institute. The Janeway Institute was created to develop new fundamental ideas, methods and research which push the frontier of economics.

We welcome applications from researchers working on areas of economics related networks, crowds and markets. This includes but is not limited to research into the dynamics of networks, the relationship between markets, states and community networks; how traditional communities shape the behaviour of individuals and groups in a modern economy and the bargaining, production and exchange in networks, with implications for industrial policy and the regulation of markets.

For more information please see links here: https://www.janeway.econ.cam.ac.uk/research-themes/networks and https://www.janeway.econ.cam.ac.uk/.

Successful candidates should demonstrate an ability to develop their own research ideas and indicate how they can contribute to the networks, crowds, and markets research group in Cambridge. It is expected that successful candidates work will be at the cutting edge of the research frontier with a view to future publications in world leading journals.

Successful candidates who have not yet received their PhD by September 2026 will be appointed on University Grade 5 as Research Assistants, starting at Grade 5, spine point 38 (£34,610 per annum). Upon award of the PhD, their salary will be upgraded to Grade 7 as Research Associates (Fellowships), starting at Grade 7, spine point 41 (£37,694 per annum) in the first year. In the second year, the salary will rise to spine point 42 (£38,784), and in the third year to spine point 43 (£39,906).

Limited teaching opportunities through the Janeway Teaching Fellowships are potentially available for those interested in gaining valuable experience and contributing to the learning environment. These opportunities are contingent on the Faculty's needs and the candidate being suitably qualified and eligible for the fellowship scheme. Further details, including additional remuneration for these teaching responsibilities, can be discussed during the interview process. Fellows would also have the possibility of joining a college.

Applications should consist of: A curriculum vitae; expression of interest cover letter outlining how you would be able to contribute to the Janeway Institute in light of your research interests; a job market paper; supplementary material such as other available research papers.

Three references will be sought upon receipt of application.

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

Queries may be directed to Marion Reusch, Janeway Institute Administrator, ji@econ.cam.ac.uk

Closing Date: 30th January 2026.

Interviews will be held in February 2026.

Please quote reference JH47890 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.