Applications are invited for a skilled and highly motivated Research Application Developer to join the Coastal Resources Management Group (CRMG), within the School of Biology at the University of St Andrews, the Top Ranked University in the United Kingdom as stated in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022 and the Guardian University Guide 2023. The role will involve working closely with researchers in the CRMG and research software engineers in the Research Computing at the University to develop a software platform to gather, display, analyse and manage fisheries data.  

In addition to the excellent working environment, we have a great range of benefits including:-   

·  Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays

·  Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions

·  Salary sacrifice schemes

·  Access to sports (subsidised membership costs) and library facilities

·  A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate  

The University of St Andrews is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all, which is further demonstrated through its working on the Gender and Race Equality Charters and being awarded the Athena SWAN award for women in science, HR Excellence in Research Award and the LGBT Charter;  http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/diversityawards/.   

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Dr Mark James, email maj8@st-andrews.ac.uk Tel: 07703715444.  

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 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/

Closing Date: 29 May 2023                                        

Interview Date: 13 June 2023        

Please quote ref: AD2593DO    

Further Particulars: AD2593DO FPs.doc

School of Biology

Salary: £36,333 per annum (£37,099 per annum as of 1 August 2023)   

Start Date: As soon as possible  

Fixed Term: 12 months