The University of St Andrews is seeking a materials chemist to join the research groups of Dr Rob Armstrong and Professor Russell Morris, as part of a project funded through the Faraday Institution (www.faraday.ac.uk) on next generation sodium-ion batteries (www.nexgenna.org). There will be excellent opportunities to engage with the wider Faraday programs for the appointed researcher.

The position is available immediately and will run until 29th September 2026 in the first instance with a possible break in March 2026 subject to funding. The possibility exists for a further 3 years’ funding to September 2029.

Further information can be obtained informally by contacting Dr Rob Armstrong, ara@st-andrews.ac.uk

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
• A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of Peppy, a health application that connects staff to expert practitioners and personalized support on health matters

Applications are particularly welcome from women, people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in research posts at the University.  

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy.  We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ Disabled and Neurodiverse staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities or Neurodiversity Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network.  Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

Closing Date: 18 April 2025

Please quote ref:  AR2281SB

Further Particulars:  AR2281SB FPs.doc

School of Chemistry

Salary: £ 38,249 – £45,413 per annum

Start: As soon as possible

Fixed term until 29 September 2026