Isaac Newton Fellowship in Economics: The Department of Land Economy and Queens’ College are pleased to announce the availability of the Isaac Newton Trust Academic Career Development Fellowship in Urban and Regional Economics. This fixed-term fellowship, beginning on 1 September 2024 and ending on 31 August 2027, offers an exceptional opportunity for early career academics to develop their teaching and research skills in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Isaac Newton Trust Academic Career Development Fellowship in Urban and Regional Economics (fixed-term)
Designation:
Isaac Newton Trust Academic Career Development Fellow
Research Area:
Urban and Regional Economics
Location:
Department of Land Economy, University of Cambridge, and Queens’ College
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in Urban and Regional Economics or related field, or near completion by the start date.
- Early career stage with typically less than three years of post-PhD experience, excluding career breaks.
- Teaching strengths in urban and regional economics, particularly with experience in quantitative methods such as econometric, machine learning, geocomputational, or advanced survey methods.
Job Description:
The Academic Career Development Fellow will:
- Conduct independent research within the Department of Land Economy.
- Teach undergraduate and/or Masters students in both Faculty and College settings.
- Act as a College Director of Studies for Land Economy students.
- Be mentored by Faculty members in teaching, research, publication, grant applications, and academic administration.
- Publish research and contribute to the academic community.
- Participate in the administrative duties of the Department and Queens’ College.
- Develop an independent research profile and contribute to teaching excellence.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should click the ‘Apply’ button on the recruitment system to register an account and submit their application online. Informal enquiries can be directed to Professor Martin Dixon, Head of Department, at hod@landecon.cam.ac.uk. For queries regarding the application process, contact the Schools HR Team at hr@hsps.cam.ac.uk. Please quote reference JP41863 in all correspondence.
Last Date for Apply:
30 June 2024
Additional Information:
- Salary: £36,024-£44,263 pro rata
- The University of Cambridge supports equality, diversity, and inclusion, and encourages applications from all sections of society.
- More information about the Department of Land Economy can be found here.
- More information about Queens’ College can be found here.
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