This post will close for applications at 12 noon on Monday 23 March 2026

Applications are sought for a committed Post-doctoral Research Fellow to work with Prof Patrick Miller conducting research for a NATO navy funded project entitled “3S4 – effects of naval sonar on killer whales and humpback whales.”  The primary duties will be to conduct research activities to support the research goals of the 3S4 project.  Specific duties will include processing multi-variate datasets from animal-attached tags (both killer whales and humpback whales), AIS vessel tracking data, and fisheries data to produce standardized plots for data visualisation.  The same datasets will be analysed to describe killer whale interactions with fishing vessels, and creation of time-series statistical models to quantify killer whale behaviour. 

The successful applicant will have a PhD in Biology with expertise in Marine Mammal Science, Marine Bioacoustics, and Animal Behaviour. 

The post is available for 12 months starting 01 April 2026 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
• Financial contribution to relocation (subject to eligibility)
• 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.

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Patrick Miller, email: pm29@st-andrews.ac.uk.

At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter.

We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religions backgrounds and from LGBTQ+ and disabled people. 

Closing Date: 23 March 2026

Interview Date: 26 March 2026

Please quote ref: AR2937SB

Job Description: AR2937SB FPs.pdf

School of Biology

Salary: £38,784 - £46,049 per annum

Start: 1 April 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter

Fixed term for 12 months