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Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Economics at the Janeway Institute, University of Cambridge University of Cambridge in United Kingdom

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Monetary Policy

Funding

Fixed-term post with funds available for 3 years in the first instance. Salary is £34,610 per annum for Research Assistants without a PhD, upgrading to £37,694 in year 1 after PhD award, then £38,784 in year 2 and £39,906 in year 3. Janeway Teaching Fellowships may provide additional remuneration.

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Dec 15, 2026

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United Kingdom

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University of Cambridge

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Keywords

Monetary Policy
Economic Growth
Fiscal Policy
Economic Policy
Economics

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Janeway Institute Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at the Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge.

This fixed-term fellowship is for researchers working in economics, especially topics related to transmission mechanisms and economic policy. The post welcomes work on the contributions of firms and sectors in the aggregate economy, household and firm heterogeneity, monetary and fiscal policy in closed and open economies, and other factors shaping economic growth.

Eligible candidates include those who have recently completed a doctoral degree or expect to receive their PhD by September 2027. The appointment can be up to 3 years, with the option to request a shorter 1–2 academic year term. Candidates should be able to develop independent research ideas and show how their work contributes to the transmission mechanisms research group in Cambridge.

Funding is provided for the post, with salary depending on whether the candidate has already received the PhD. Research Assistants start at Grade 5 (£34,610 p.a.) until PhD award, after which the role upgrades to Research Associate/Fellowship Grade 7 with salaries rising from £37,694 to £39,906 over the three years. Optional Janeway Teaching Fellowships may provide additional remuneration.

To apply, prepare a CV, cover letter describing your fit with the Janeway Institute, a job market paper, and supplementary research papers. Three references will be requested after application. Apply online via the University of Cambridge recruitment portal and quote reference JH50885. Queries can be sent to [email protected].

Funding details

Fixed-term post with funds available for 3 years in the first instance. Salary is £34,610 per annum for Research Assistants without a PhD, upgrading to £37,694 in year 1 after PhD award, then £38,784 in year 2 and £39,906 in year 3. Janeway Teaching Fellowships may provide additional remuneration.

What's required

Applicants should be working on economics related to transmission mechanisms and economic policy. Eligible candidates must have recently been awarded a doctoral degree or expect to receive their PhD by September 2027. Applicants should demonstrate the ability to develop their own research ideas and explain how they can contribute to the transmission mechanisms research group. Application materials include a CV, cover letter, job market paper, and supplementary research papers; three references will be sought.

How to apply

Click the Apply button to register an account with the University of Cambridge recruitment system and submit the application online. Quote reference JH50885 in your application and correspondence. Direct queries to Marion Reusch at [email protected].

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