Research Assistant (Fixed Term)

Overview

The University of Cambridge is offering a fixed-term, full-time position for a Research Assistant within the Cambridge Institute for Technology and Humanity, specifically supporting the Cognition and Predictability in AI Behaviour Laboratory for Evaluation. The selected candidate will join the Kinds of Intelligence team at the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence for an initial duration of 12 months. The role is based on site in Central Cambridge, United Kingdom.

Who can apply

Candidates must hold, or be close to obtaining, an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Applicants should demonstrate strong motivation aligned with the goals of the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence. While not mandatory, experience in a research environment and familiarity with artificial intelligence or cognitive science are considered desirable. All prospective employees must be eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom.

What you get

The position provides a salary ranging from £33,002 to £35,608 per annum. The contract is offered on a full-time, fixed-term basis for 12 months in the first instance, funded through available project resources.

Requirements

The primary responsibility is to support the daily operations of the CAPAIBLE laboratory to ensure smooth functioning for the research team. Duties include research coordination, stakeholder engagement, internal communication, public-facing activities, meeting coordination, communications management, grant reporting support, and public engagement. Candidates must possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and external partners.

How to apply

Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae that includes the names of two referees, along with a covering letter of no more than 500 words. The covering letter must detail the applicant's interest in the position and explain how they meet the criteria in the person specification, and may optionally include a link to a coding project demonstrating programming ability. Only requested documents will be considered in the application review. Applications should reference code GO51405.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is midnight Greenwich Mean Time on Sunday 1 November 2026. Interviews are scheduled to take place in mid-November, though this timeline is subject to change.