Research and Outreach Associate in Islamic Art and Architecture, University of Cambridge
Job Description
Cambridge’s Centre of Islamic Studies is hiring a Postdoctoral Research and Outreach Associate in Islamic art, architecture and material culture. The salary is £37,694 to £46,049 a year and applications close on 15 October 2026.
At a glance
- Post: Research and Outreach Associate in Islamic Art and Architecture
- Where: HRH Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Centre of Islamic Studies, University of Cambridge
- Salary: £37,694 to £46,049 a year
- Reference: VN50843
- Apply by: 15 October 2026
Read the official University of Cambridge advertisement before you apply.
About the work
This is a three-year, full-time, fixed-term position starting in September 2027, based in the Centre of Islamic Studies within the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies.
Research and outreach posts at the Centre are distinctive. The postholder is expected to do two things: pursue a research project in an area of Islamic art, architecture or material culture, and design and run a set of outreach activities reaching beyond the academic community.
What the outreach looks like depends on the appointee’s specialism. The Centre welcomes collaboration with the Fitzwilliam Museum, other Cambridge museums, the University Library and local schools, and is open to other proposals.
What you need
- A PhD in Islamic art, architecture, material culture or a closely related field
- A research project you can propose and carry out independently
- Ideas for outreach beyond academia, and the willingness to run them
Pay
The advertised range is £37,694 to £46,049 a year. This is a fixed-term post.
How to apply
Apply online through the Cambridge job page. Quote reference VN50843 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
Check this first. The University states that it has a responsibility to ensure all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. If you are applying from outside the UK, read the visa position for this post before you spend time on the application.
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Hiring institution: University of Cambridge
Official advertisement: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk
How to prepare for this application
- The outreach half is not decoration. Bring a concrete proposal, ideally naming a museum or school partner.
- It starts in September 2027. A long lead time, which suits someone finishing a doctorate now.
- Quote the reference, VN50843. Cambridge asks for it on the form and in every email about the post.
- Check your right to work in the UK. Every Cambridge advert carries this condition, and it is the usual reason an overseas application stalls.
About the University of Cambridge
The University of Cambridge was founded in 1209 and is one of the world's leading research universities. Its research posts are advertised centrally at jobs.cam.ac.uk, with each department running its own selection.