Job Description

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.


The Department of Land Economy is looking to appoint a Research Associate whose work will contribute to the launch of the Bloomberg Cambridge University Corporate Bond Index later in 2025 and the delivery of the ongoing research programme related to the index project.


The successful candidate will undertake desk-based reviews, data collection and analysis, written outputs, and the dissemination of research findings to different audiences, including through investor briefings and academic publications.


We are seeking candidates with a PhD (or near completion) in a relevant field or with substantial and demonstrable research skills (academic or professional) that reflect equivalent capability to contribute to our programme of research. This position supports a key research programme at Finance for Systemic Change that underpins a bold approach for investors to help decarbonise the economy by leveraging a powerful asset class: corporate bonds. The research and the bond index itself cover the entire fossil fuel system (production, infrastructure, banking, and insurance), combining debt denial and engagement strategies.


Please upload the following:


a full Curriculum Vitae including a list of publications a cover letter including a statement of your research, your relevant work experience and qualifications, and in general how your profile fits the position using no more than 1,500 words the contact details of two referees

PhD (submitted or near submission at the time of application) in a relevant field, or, for candidates without a PhD, substantial and demonstrable research skills (academic or professional) that reflect equivalent research capability.


Salary Ranges: Research Associate (Grade 7): 37,174 -45,413. Those on an academic pathway who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will initially be appointed as a Research Assistant (Grade 5): 34, 132 - 35,166) moving to Research Associate (Grade 7) upon confirmation of your PhD award.


The closing date for applications is midnight (GMT) on 31 August 2025


Applications should be made online. After shortlisting, where you have given permission, your nominated referees will be asked to provide a reference via the on-line system.


Interviews will be held the week commencing 15 September 2025.


We particularly welcome applications from candidates from a BAME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our Department.


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


Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to: Dr Belinda Bell, bb326@cam.ac.uk If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact Sam Wyatt, slc74@cam.ac.uk


Please quote reference JP46787 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.