University Assistant Professor in Polar Studies

University Assistant Professor in Polar Studies

University of Cambridge

Cambridge, United Kingdom

GBP 47,389 - GBP 59,966 per year

The Department of Geography and the Scott Polar Research Institute invite applications for a University Assistant Professorship in Polar Studies. The post is available from 1 January 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter.

The ideal candidate will bring expertise in Polar regions, with research and teaching interests in one or more of: terrestrial and freshwater environments, landscapes and biota, their responses to, and interactions with, other components of the Earth system, and their social/human dimensions.

Candidates should hold a PhD in Geography, Polar Studies or related discipline and will have an outstanding academic record for their career stage. They should have a strong record of relevant research publications, evidence of research leadership (or potential to develop it) and the ability to attract research funding. They must show evidence of enthusiasm and ability to teach a wide range of courses in Geography and Polar Studies at both undergraduate and Masters level. They will have a growing international reputation and the ability to recruit and supervise high-level PhD and postdoctoral researchers.