Janeway Institute Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (Research Assistant or Research Associate) – University of Cambridge

Janeway Institute Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (Research Assistant or Research Associate) – University of Cambridge

• Institution: University of Cambridge

• Academic Unit / Department: Janeway Institute, Faculty of Economics

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: JH50885

• Appointment Type: Fixed-Term

• Academic Rank / Level: Research Assistant or Research Associate

• Salary / Remuneration: £34,610–£35,608 (Research Assistant) / £37,694–£46,049 (Research Associate)

• Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom

• Fellowship Duration: Maximum 3 years

• Application Deadline: December 15, 2026

📋 Overview of Role

The Janeway Institute at the Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship for researchers working on areas of economics related to transmission mechanisms and economic policy.

The Fellowship is available for up to three years, with candidates also able to request a shorter one- or two-year appointment where this better fits their career plans. Fellows will be based at the Janeway Institute, which focuses on developing fundamental ideas, methods, and research that advance the frontier of economics.

🎯 Key Responsibilities & Research Scope

• Conduct high-quality postdoctoral research in economics.

• Develop research addressing economic transmission mechanisms and economic policy.

• Investigate the contributions of firms and sectors to the aggregate economy.

• Examine how household and firm heterogeneity affects economic outcomes and economic growth.

• Study the conduct and impact of monetary and fiscal policy in both closed and open economies.

• Investigate other economic factors influencing the economy and contributing to economic growth.

• Contribute to the Janeway Institute's mission of developing new fundamental ideas, methods, and research.

• Fellows will have the possibility of joining a Cambridge College.

🎓 Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Doctoral degree in Economics or a closely related field.

• Eligibility: Candidates who have recently been awarded a doctoral degree or expect to receive their degree by September 2027 are eligible.

• Research Specialization: Research should relate to transmission mechanisms and economic policy.

• Research Areas: Applications are welcomed from researchers working on firms and sectors, household and firm heterogeneity, economic growth, monetary policy, fiscal policy, open and closed economies, and related areas.

• Career Flexibility: Applicants may request a Fellowship lasting one or two academic years instead of the maximum three years.

💼 Remuneration & Benefits

• Research Assistant Salary: £34,610–£35,608.

• Research Associate Salary: £37,694–£46,049.

• Fellowship Duration: Up to 3 years.

• Shorter Appointment: One- or two-year terms may be requested.

• Research Environment: Fellowship based at the Janeway Institute, a research centre dedicated to advancing fundamental economic research.

• College Affiliation: Fellows may have the opportunity to join a Cambridge College.

📄 Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV).

2. Research materials demonstrating expertise in the relevant areas of economics.

3. Academic and research information required through the University of Cambridge application system.

4. Any additional documents requested in the official application portal.

📬 Application Process

• 🔗 Application Link: https://www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/janeway-institute-postdoctoral-research-fellowship-research-assistant-or-research-associate-fixed-jh50885

• 📅 Deadline: December 15, 2026

• 📍 Fellowship Location: Janeway Institute, Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge

• Contract: Fixed-term, maximum three years.

🌐 Official Website / Domain Link: https://www.cam.ac.uk/