[ES_JOBS_NET] CSER Opportunity: Research Assistant/Research Associate (EvEx), closing 24 May 2026

[CSER Enquiries]

Dear all

I’m delighted to inform you that the Centre for the Study of Existential Risk<https://www.cser.ac.uk/> (CSER) is recruiting a Research Assistant/Research Associate to work on the Evidence Exchange<https://www.csap.cam.ac.uk/evidence-exchange/> (EvEx) initiative with Dr Alexandru Marcoci.

EvEx is a major UKRI-funded programme that will bring together universities and research organisations from across the UK to develop new ways for public and civil servants to access research and learning opportunities. The project will help make Policy to Research (P2R) offerings more visible, accessible and connected.

This position will play a central role in bridging cutting edge academic research and policy practice, with a particular focus on enhancing evidence use and capability-building within local and combined authorities across the UK. The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues at CSER, Institute for Technology and Humanity (ITH), Centre for Science and Policy<https://www.csap.cam.ac.uk/> (CSaP), and a network of national partners.

Key activities associated with the role include:

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Conduct individual and collaborative research related to the aims of the project
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Engage with policymakers and other non-academic stakeholders to support the translation of research into policy-relevant formats
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Help design, organise, and deliver workshops and other knowledge exchange activities
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Contribute to the development and maintenance of partnerships with external organisations, including local and combined authorities, public bodies, and academic collaborators

Applicants must have:

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A PhD (or nearly completed) in a relevant field, e.g. public policy, political science, sociology, science and technology studies, risk, resilience, or a related discipline
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Experience in co-creation, stakeholder engagement, or participatory research methods
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Experience of engaging with diverse communities of experts
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Enthusiasm to work on impact-driven research with the goal of understanding and mitigating global catastrophic risk


The post is full time with funding available from 1 August 2026 until 31 July 2029.

The closing date is 24 May 2026, with interviews planned for 12 June, subject to change.

More information about this position and how to apply can be found here<https://www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/research-assistantassociate-in-evex-fixed-term-go49394>.

Please email Alexandru Marcoci on recruitment at cser.cam.ac.uk<mailto:recruitment at cser.cam.ac.uk> if you have further questions about the role and project.

Please share in your networks!


Best wishes,

Nikol



Nikol Bobokova

PA and Administrative Assistant

Centre for the Study of Existential Risk

16 Mill Lane

Cambridge, CB2 1SB

United Kingdom



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