Job Description

Applications are invited for the role of Postgraduate Co-ordinator at the Centre for the Study of Existential Risk (CSER). An exciting opportunity has arisen to support the development and smooth running of the new postgraduate programme within CSER, working as part of the core administrative team within the Institute for Technology and Humanity (ITH).


Reporting to the Centre Co-ordinator, this varied role will include acting as a first point of contact for all postgraduate enquiries, working with the Centre Director, Course Leaders and colleagues in the ITH postgraduate team and School of Arts and Humanities to ensure the efficient operation of CSERs new MPhil and future postgraduate opportunities. This is a diverse and dynamic role, and the role holder may be asked to undertake other duties as appropriate.


The post holder is expected to take a proactive and flexible approach to their work and will have administrative experience in a Higher Education setting, alongside experience of similar processes and tasks relating to administering education programmes. You will have strong organisational skills and be able to prioritise effectively, working to tight deadlines, and have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain good working relationships with a wide range of people.


More information about the Centre for the Study of Existential Risk can be found here: https://www.cser.ac.uk


Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.


If you have any questions about this vacancy you can contact the Schools HR team on SAHHR@admin.cam.ac.uk.


The closing date for applications is midnight (GMT) on Wednesday 5 November 2025. Interviews are planned after 12 November 2025.



Please quote reference GO47575 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

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Department/location

Cambridge Institute for Technology and Humanity

Salary

31,236-35,608

Reference

GO47575

Category

Assistant staff

Date published

14 October 2025

Closing date

5 November 2025