Are dream jobs on the rise? Following high-profile opportunities like paid Caribbean photo internships, Cambridge University now seeks a Lego Professor. This role leads the newly established Centre for Research on Play in Education, Development and Learning, focusing on how play fosters essential skills like problem-solving, teamwork, and self-control, as reported by The Guardian.
"There is too little research on the usefulness of play […] Some argue it enhances learning and child well-being, but evidence is scarce," notes Anna Vignoles from the university's Faculty of Education. The position combines leading research, teaching, supervision, exams, and administration—not just building with bricks. Ideal candidates hold expertise in games and play or degrees in developmental or educational psychology.
Competitive salary: €8,000 per month. Applications closed January 20th, but watch for future roles like Pokémon trainer—who knows?
