University Assistant/Associate Professor in Materials Science

The Department of Materials Science & Metallurgy invite applications for a University Assistant/Associate Professorship position. The successful candidate will have an outstanding research record in a Materials Science related field and strong commitment to teaching. The post is available from 1 July 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The Department offers a world class research and teaching environment (www.msm.cam.ac.uk). The successful candidate will present a strong vision for a long-term research programme, building on the Departmental existing capabilities and taking advantage of the unique research environment in Cambridge to build collaborations and deliver new science and applications.

The successful applicant will strengthen and complement existing research fields in the Department.

Applicants must have a PhD in a relevant subject area and show evidence of being able to lead a successful research programme as well as evidence of research leadership (or potential to develop it) and the ability to attract research funding. They must show evidence of enthusiasm and ability to teach a wide range of courses in Materials Science successfully at undergraduate and masters levels.

The starting salary is dependent on the level of appointment being made. Assistant Professorships will start in the range of £47,389 - £59,966 per annum; Associate Professorships will start in the range of £63,606 - £67,468 per annum.

Applicants should submit the following documents with their application:

• a) Curriculum Vitae.
• b) A full list of publications to which a significant contribution has been made by the applicant. Please highlight up to 5 papers where you have made the most significant personal contributions, with up to 4 lines of text for each such paper.
• c) A 3-page research proposal, including a brief description, of not more than half a page, on how your research plans might fit with existing activities in the Department of Materials Science & Metallurgy and the wider University.
• d) A two-page statement on your approach to teaching and how you believe you can contribute to the Department's teaching programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• e) The contact details of three referees.
• f) A one-page statement focusing on your contributions to and/or vision for improving research culture and community in the Department and the wider university.

We particularly welcome applications from women and /or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level this level within our University. Appointment will be based on merit alone. As a signatory of DORA (<https://sfdora.org>), the University is committed to assessing research on its own merits rather than on the basis of the journal in which it is published.

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

The deadline for applications is the 15th March 2026. We expect to contact shortlisted applicants by the end of April 2026.

They will then be invited to visit Cambridge for informal discussions with faculty, to give public research and public teaching presentations, as well as to attend a formal interview.

For informal enquiries, prospective candidates are invited to contact the Head of Department, Prof Jason Robinson, by emailing hod@msm.cam.ac.uk

Enquiries regarding the application process may be directed to hrmsm@msm.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference LJ48238 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.

Key information

Department/location

Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy

Salary

£47,389 - £59,966 or £63,606 - £67,468

Reference

LJ48238

Category

Academic

Date published

15 December 2025

Closing date

15 March 2026

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