University of Cambridge
Research Assistant/Research Associate (Fixed Term)
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Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for nine (9) months, potentially renewable for one year, pending funding.
About the Role
The Faculty of Economics is looking to hire a Postdoctoral Research Assistant/Research Associate, starting date is 5 January 2027. The current funding is guaranteed from the Leverhulme Trust.
We are looking for a candidate with an interest in interdisciplinary research straddling the fields of economics, psychology, and computer science. The post is attached to Prof. Peter Bossaerts' Leverhulme Trust International Professorship. The research aims at exploring and understanding human adaptability in the face of computational complexity.
Responsibilities
For this position, the successful candidate should have an interest in computational complexity and human decision-making. Knowledge of experimental economics and econometrics is necessary; knowledge of theoretical computer science is desirable. The successful candidate will be expected to work on exploring how AI (in the form of LLMs and LRMs) can deal with computational complexity. The successful candidate is to aim to publish in high-impact academic journals and is expected to contribute to the collegial and intellectual life of the Economics Faculty and help promote interdisciplinarity across campus.
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Requirements
Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD by the start date will be appointed as a Research Assistant (Grade 5, Point 36 £33,002). Upon award of their PhD, the individual will be appointed to Research Associate (Grade 7, Point 41 £37,694).
Application Process
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- A curriculum vitae
- An expression of interest cover letter
- Transcripts proving relevant prior education
- Published prior work on relevant topics
Three references will be sought upon receipt of application.
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Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries about the role may be directed to HR (hr@econ.cam.ac.uk)
Reference
Please quote reference JH50527 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The University actively supports equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
Eligibility
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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