"Research Assistant/Associate in Theoretical Finance (Fixed Term) - Cambridge Endowment for Research in Finance"

University of Cambridge - Judge Business School

Location: Cambridge
Salary: £33,827 to £51,753
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 21st January 2026
Closes: 9th February 2026
Job Ref: NS48020

Location: Central Cambridge

Cambridge Judge Business School leverages the power of academia for real world impact to transform individuals, organisations and society. Since 1990, Cambridge Judge has forged a reputation as a centre of rigorous thinking and high-impact transformative education, situated within one of the world's most prestigious research universities, and in the heart of the Cambridge Cluster, the most successful technology entrepreneurship cluster in Europe.

We are looking to recruit a Research Assistant/Associate to work at the Cambridge Endowment for Research in Finance (CERF) based in Central Cambridge at the University of Cambridge Judge Business School. CERF was founded in 2001 as an independent endowment in the University of Cambridge. The formal objective of CERF is to promote research within the University into all aspects of finance, financial institutions and financial markets, and their relationship with economic behaviour and performance.

You will be expected to conduct theoretical finance research in areas such as corporate finance, asset pricing, banking, market microstructure, asset management, behavioural or alternative finance. This will include developing research objectives and proposals, conducting individual and collaborative research projects, presenting your research to members of the Cambridge Finance research community and publishing your research in journals of the highest international standard. In addition, you will liaise with colleagues across the Cambridge Finance community, attend weekly CERF meetings and regular seminars and build a network of contacts.

You should have a PhD in finance, or a closely relevant field, and should be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to research and publications in refereed academic journals. Good time management and planning skills with a commitment to delivery are a pre-requisite of this role. In addition, you should be an enthusiastic team member who is driven and committed.

Please submit your online application form along with a cover letter, your CV, a statement covering your research (including research proposal for the next couple of years), your teaching expertise, a job market paper, and the names and contact details of three referees. Three references will be requested for candidates who are shortlisted for an interview.

Salary is competitive, at a starting salary to be confirmed on offer of appointment. Salary scale is Grade 5 £33,827 - £36,498 (inclusive of the University 2.5% uplift) before PhD is awarded and Grade 7 £36,498 - £51,753 (inclusive of the University 2.5% uplift) after your PhD award. There is additional research funding of up to £10,000 over the two-year term. Case for the higher salary range may be submitted for exceptional candidates where there is proof of offer(s) from other employers.

Subsidised accommodation and other benefits are available.

This is a fixed-term appointment for two years. The starting date is negotiable, but should be no later than 1 October 2026.

Interviews are planned for 24 and 25 February 2026 via MS Teams.

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

Informal queries may be directed to hrsupport@jbs.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference NS48020 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.