"Research Assistant (Part Time, Fixed Term)"

University of Cambridge - Department of Computer Science and Technology, West Cambridge

Location:	Cambridge
Salary:	£33,002 to £35,608 pro rata
Hours:	Part Time
Contract Type:	Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 3rd February 2026

Closes: 12th February 2026

Job Ref: NR48728

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 months.

The Department of Computer Science and Technology is an academic department that encompasses Computer Science along with many aspects of Engineering, Technology and Mathematics. We have a worldwide reputation for academic research with consistent top research ratings. The Department has an open and collaborative culture, supporting revolutionary fundamental computer science research, strong cross-cutting collaborations internally and externally, and ideas which transform computing outside the University.

Please follow the link at: https://www.cst.cam.ac.uk to find out more about our department.

This project involves working with Professor Jamie Vicary's group on research applying categorical methods to the foundations of computer science. Due to the short-term nature of the role, the following skills are essential

• Expertise with the type theory Catt for directed globular infinity categories
• Excellent working knowledge of the combinatorics of higher natural transformations and their composites

Applicants should contact Professor J Vicary for further information - jv258@cam.ac.uk

In addition to the base salary stated above, the successful candidate for this post will receive an additional 2.5% supplement to their pay.

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