Postdoctoral Fellow, British Academy

Postdoctoral Fellow, British Academy

Centre for the Study of Existential Risks (CSER)
Opportunity type
Fellowship
Cause areas
AI Safety & Policy
Biosecurity & Pandemic Preparedness
International Security & Cooperation
Climate Change
Global Priorities Research
Other (pressing)
Routes to impact
📈 Skill-Building & Building Career Capital
🤲 Direct High Impact on an Important Cause
Relevant aptitudes
Conceptual & Empirical Research
Deadline
2025-09-18
Location
UK
Description
  • In this role, you'll undertake a three-year postdoctoral fellowship at Cambridge's Centre for the Study of Existential Risk, focusing on completing significant publishable research.
  • Develop research that aligns with CSER's mission of studying and mitigating existential and global catastrophic risks.
  • Integrate yourself into the community of established scholars within your field.
  • Collaborate with a designated mentor who will help incorporate you into the department.
  • Build your curriculum vitae and enhance your prospects of obtaining a permanent university post.
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