Applicants are sought for a committed Research assistant (RA) to work with Dr. Tatiana Dimitriu conducting research on a Royal Society-funded project entitled “Helping bacteria resist antimicrobial resistance”. The primary duties will be to carry out laboratory-based microbiology and molecular biology experiments, as well as provide technical support to maintain laboratory stocks.   

The post is available for 48 months starting 16 September 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

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 S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• 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

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Tatiana Dimitriu, email: td79@st-andrews.ac.uk

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, LGBT Charter and Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network.  Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.  Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on hrimmigration@st-andrews.ac.uk. 

Closing Date: 19 June 2024 Interview Date: 8 July 2024

Please quote ref:AR2992DM

Further Particulars: AR2992DM FPs.docx

School of Biology

Salary: £30,487 - £36,024 per annum

Start Date: 16 September 2024

Fixed Term: 48 months