Applications are now open for various PhD studentships, postdoctoral research positions, and academic professor roles at the University of Cambridge. These opportunities cover many fields including medicine, engineering, cancer research, physics, business, and social sciences. Most PhD studentships are fully funded.
Postdoc and professor positions offer competitive salaries with excellent benefits.International applicants from all nationalities are welcome for most roles. There is no application fee. Deadlines range from early June to late September 2026. For more BS, MS, Phd, Postdoc Positions visit here.
Key Details:
- Degree Level: PhD, Postdoc orate, and Academic Professor
- Host Country: United Kingdom
- University: University of Cambridge
- Application Deadline: Varies by position
- Open for: All nationalities
- Application Fee: None
- Funding Type: Fully funded
What This Opportunity Offers:
- Full funding that covers tuition fees and provides a generous living stipend for PhD students
- Competitive salaries and research support for postdoctoral researchers
- Permanent or long term contracts with teaching and leadership responsibilities for professor and academic roles
- Access to world class facilities and research environment at one of the best universities globally
- Opportunities to publish high impact work and build international collaborations
- Excellent career development support and membership in a strong academic community
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Eligibility Criteria:
- For PhD studentships: Applicants usually need a strong first degree or masters in a relevant subject
- For Postdoc positions: Candidates must hold a PhD in a related field and show research experience through publications
- For Professor and Academic roles: Applicants need a strong track record of research, teaching experience, and leadership skills
- Good English language skills are required for all positions
- Both UK and international students and researchers can apply
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Available Positions:
PhD Positions:
- GlaxoSmithKline-funded PhD studentship: Immune Ageing
Department of Medicine
Deadline: 18 June 2026
APPLY HERE - MRC BSU PhD Studentship
MRC Biostatistics Unit
Deadline: 21 September 2026
APPLY HERE - Monitoring and Increasing LLM Safety
Department of Engineering
Deadline: 30 July 2026
APPLY HERE - Generative Modelling for Foundational Discovery in Biomedicine
Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute
Deadline: 8 June 2026
APPLY HERE - Single-cell spatial multi-omics for cancer biology
Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute
Deadline: 6 July 2026
APPLY HERE
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Professor / Academic Positions:
- Assist/Assoc Professor in Theoretical Physics
Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics
Deadline: 14 June 2026
APPLY HERE - Assistant Professor in Public Policy
Department of Public Policy (Bennett School of Public Policy)
Deadline: 9 June 2026
APPLY HERE - Assistant/Associate Professor in Accounting
Judge Business School
Deadline: 30 June 2026
APPLY HERE - Assistant/Associate Professor in Organizational Behavior
Judge Business School
Deadline: 30 June 2026
APPLY HERE
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- Clinical Lecturer in Cardiology
Department of Medicine
Deadline: 30 June 2026
APPLY HERE - NIHR Clinical Lecturer in Cardiology or Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics or Endocrinology and Diabetes Mellitus
Office of the School of Clinical Medicine
Deadline: 15 June 2026
APPLY HERE - NIHR Clinical Lecturer in Medical Virology
Department of Medicine
Deadline: 8 June 2026
APPLY HERE - University Assistant/Associate Professor in Industrial Engineering and Operations Management
Department of Engineering
Deadline: 22 June 2026
APPLY HERE
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Postdoc Positions:
- Postdoctoral Research and Teaching Associate
Department of Social Anthropology
Deadline: 7 June 2026
APPLY HERE - Postdoctoral Research Associate – Moyroud Group x 2
Sainsbury Laboratory
Deadline: 17 June 2026
APPLY HERE - Postdoctoral Research Associate in Molecular Evolution and Functional Genomics Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics
Deadline: 26 June 2026
APPLY HERE - Postdoctoral Research Associate x 3 (Fixed Term)
Centre for Research in Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
Deadline: 14 June 2026
APPLY HERE - Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
Faculty of Divinity
Deadline: 7 June 2026
APPLY HERE
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How to Apply:
- Visit the official University of Cambridge jobs website
- Choose the specific position you are interested in
- Prepare your CV, cover letter, and any required documents such as research proposal or references and apply.
- Submit your application before the deadline
- Use the individual online application form for each position
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