Knowledge Exchange and Funding Facilitator and Research Associate (Fixed Term)

Fixed-term: This post has limited funding and as such is a 3 year fixed-term position.

The Department of Social Anthropology, University of Cambridge, wishes to appoint to the Knowledge Exchange and Funding Facilitator and Research Associate (Fixed Term) role, which is a linked role, where the successful applicant will be awarded an Academic-Related contract (70%) and a Researcher contract (30%), due to start on 1 October 2023 for a period of 3 years. The Knowledge Exchange and Funding Facilitator role is offered at 70% FTE and the Research Associate role is offered at 30% FTE; thereby allowing the Facilitator to pursue their own research interests. It is expected that candidates apply once to be considered for both roles and that both roles are held together for the contract duration.

The Knowledge Exchange and Funding Facilitator post will:

– Stimulate academic activity around research funding, knowledge exchange, impact and public engagement across Social Anthropology staff (including by supporting and initiating activities in public policy, cultural heritage, creative industries, schools and broader public impact).

– Support the development of Social Anthropology staff plans for research funding applications, knowledge exchange, and impact (including Identifying research grant opportunities and providing bid writing support for academics).

– Apply for funding to support knowledge exchange and impact activities in the Department.

– Work with communications staff to promote the Department’s research portfolio.

– Provide analysis, reports etc. to the Department Research Committee and other internal offices as appropriate.

– Assist with activities to enhance research environment in the Department.

The Research Associate post will:

– Develop and carry out an independent program of anthropological research.

– Write and edit publications emerging from that research; organize events as appropriate.

For further information on the roles and the experience and skills required for each post, please see the links to the further information documents at the bottom of this webpage, where each contracts’ requirements are addressed separately.

The salary for the 70% Knowledge Exchange and Funding Facilitator post is £33,348 – £43,155 per annum pro rata.

The salary for the 30% Research Associate post is £35,308 – £43,155 per annum pro rata.

Please note that it is expected that the post holder holds a PhD in social anthropology or a related area, (or have clear evidence that completion of such a doctorate is imminent) or relevant experience. 

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.

Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV), a full list of publications and a covering letter, which should include a short summary of your relevant experience for both elements of the Knowledge Exchange and Funding Facilitator and Research Associate (Fixed Term) role. Two references are required.

The closing date for applications is 20 August 2023.

Enquiries about the application process should be directed to the HSPS Faculty HR Team ([email protected] ). Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dorothy Searle ([email protected] ).

Please quote reference JB37610 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.