Applications are sought for a committed Post-doctoral Research Fellow to work with Professor Rita Tojeiro conducting research for an STFC-funded project entitled “The impact of structure formation on the evolution of galaxies using DESI”.  The primary duties will include modelling the galaxy-halo connection in the context of galaxy environment and the cosmic web using DESI data. There is also the opportunity to contribute to the preparation for DESI-II.

The successful applicant will have (or be near to completion of) a PhD in astronomy with expertise in the galaxy-halo connection from a theoretical or observational perspectives and will have experience in the analysis and/or planning of large spectroscopic redshift surveys.

The post is available for 36 months starting 1 October 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
• 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

For an informal discussion of the role prospective candidates are welcome to contact Rita Tojeiro - rmftr@st-andrews.ac.uk

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

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.

Closing Date: 9 March 2026

Interview Date: 25 March 2026

Please quote ref: AR3245DD

Job Description: AR3245 FPs.pdf

School of Physics and Astronomy

Salary: £38,784 - £42,254 per annum

Start Date: 1 October 2026

Hours: 36.25 hours per week

Fixed Term - 36 months