This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a team of technical specialists supporting the delivery of research at the world renowned Sea Mammal Research Unit. We are seeking a flexible and motivated individual who will provide support to a wide range of research activities with a focus on supporting the aerial surveys required to monitor seal populations in the UK. The post holder will also be expected to assist and support a wide range of SMRU research activities. 

Key tasks will include:

• Assisting with aerial survey to monitor seal populations 
• Processing data from aerial survey images
• Supporting other fieldwork activities as required, including time spent away from home in remote environments
• Supporting pool studies
• General workshop duties

Skills and attributes required include:

• Experience of practical research or survey work
• A well organised, self motivated person with attention to detail 
• A willingness to be flexible and learn new techniques
• Ability to work within a team as well as individually
• Full UK driving licence 

The post is available for 12 months starting as soon as possible. This post may be extended beyond this subject to funding.

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

• Annual leave of 30 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/children of staff, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme and a range of wellbeing initiatives 

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Carol Sparling, email: ces6@st-andrews.ac.uk  or Chris Morris, cdm21@st-andrews.ac.uk

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 technical and professional posts at the University.  

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience.  We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). 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/

In accordance with the new immigration rules, it is with regret that this role does not meet the current suitability requirements set by the UKVI to enable sponsorship of migrant workers.  The University encourages all interested candidates to apply regardless of nationality and all applications received are assessed against the essential and desirable criteria listed in the further particulars.  The successful candidate will have to demonstrate their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment and where required, obtain the right to work in the UK without relying on University 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: 18 July 2023

Please quote ref:  TG1282SB

Further Particulars:  TG1282SB FPs.doc

School of Biology

Sea Mammal Research Unit

Salary: £25,742 - £29,605 per annum

Fixed term for 12 months