The College invites applications for up to ten individuals for admission to its MCR as postdoctoral Research Associates in January 2006, and annually thereafter. Candidates must, at the time of appointment, be of postdoctoral standing, and in the employ of the University with a research contract of at least two years' duration. Candidates may be graduates of any university. There are no conditions of age or subject attached to these positions, but candidates should normally be early in their research careers. Candidates will be selected by reference to their potential for contributing to the intellectual, educational, and social life of the College, and the MCR community.
A postdoctoral Research Associateship will normally be tenable for two years with a possibility of one extension of a further two years, but co-terminous with postdoctoral employment within the University. Against a termly fee of £50 (which goes to the MCR) PDRAs will enjoy the normal privileges and facilities of the College that are available to graduate students, with the limited exception of those few events that are specifically associated with registered student status.
Application forms and further particulars may be obtained from the Graduate Officer, Julie Powley (tel. 01223 332517, e-mail jp219@cam.ac.uk), or from the College website at http://www.trinhall.cam.ac.uk/appointments.
Applications and a single academic reference must be received by 9 a.m. on 28 November. The application form allows candidates the opportunity to explain their research and other interests, and to identify ways in which they feel them might be able to contribute to, and benefit from, the life of the College. Potential candidates may be invited to an informal interview during early December.