Overview
The Kavli Institute for Cosmology, Cambridge, is offering one or more Fellowships or Senior Fellowships in the areas of Cosmology and Astrophysics. Applicants must have a PhD in Astrophysics, or a related field, or have submitted their PhD thesis by the start date of the fellowship. Applications welcome from observers, instrumentalists and theorists with interests relevant to the scientific themes of the Kavli Institute (see http://www.kicc.cam.ac.uk): the cosmic microwave background and the early Universe; the formation and evolution of galaxies and of supermassive black holes; the epoch of cosmic reionization; evolution of the intergalactic medium; the nature of dark matter; large-scale structure and precision cosmology; and gravitational waves.
Responsibilities
* Build an independent research program with opportunities for collaborative work with Kavli Institute members.
* Disseminate research findings through publications and presentations.
* Contribute to the Institute's public-engagement activities.
* Assist with supervision of graduate students where applicable.
Qualifications
* PhD in Astrophysics or a related field by the start date of the fellowship, or have submitted the PhD thesis by that date.
* Interests relevant to one or more of the scientific themes listed above.
Salary and Benefits
* Salary on the Research Associate scale (grade 7 £37,694 to £46,049) if appointed as Kavli Institute Fellow.
* Salary on the Assistant Research Professor scale (grade 9 £47,389 to £59,966) if appointed as Kavli Institute Senior Fellow (for exceptional and established researchers).
* Research allowance of £10,000 per annum.
* Relocation package and University employment benefits as outlined at http://www.induction.admin.cam.ac.uk/.
Term and Eligibility
* Fixed-term: 3 years in the first instance, with the possibility of extending the term for two additional years (depending on funding) if appointed as Kavli Institute Senior Fellow.
* Appointments may be made with a start date in October 2026, with some flexibility.
* Eligible to live and work in the UK.
Application and Selection
* Applications will be reviewed after the closing date; short-listed candidates interviewed in December 2025.
* Start date ideally October 2026; alternative dates can be arranged.
* Submit CV, cover letter, publications list, and a research statement (three A4 pages maximum, including references, in 11pt font) in the online application; include names and contact details of three academic referees.
* Referees will be contacted automatically; provide referees contact details by 26 October. In your cover letter, indicate whether you wish to be considered for a Kavli Institute Fellowship or a Kavli Institute Senior Fellowship.
* Reference: KA47225 in your application and any correspondence.
How to Apply
Click the 'Apply online' link in the advert on the University's Job Opportunities pages. Upload CV, cover letter, publications list, and research statement in the Upload section.
Context and Equality
The University of Cambridge values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University supports family-friendly policies and initiatives. The Kavli Institute provides extension to contracts if parental leave is needed during employment. The University requires that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. Informal enquiries: kavlisec@ast.cam.ac.uk.
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