Applications are sought for a committed Laboratory Technician to work with Dr Andrea Burke conducting research for a UKRI-NERC funded project entitled “Figuring Out how to Reconstruct Common Era forcing of climate by VOLcanoes with novel data and modelling approaches (FORCE-VOL)”.  This exciting opportunity is part of a collaborative project working with colleagues at Durham University, University of Oslo, and the British Antarctic Survey to improve our records of volcanic forcing of climate. The primary duties will be to prepare and measure ice core samples for sulfur isotopes by multicollector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry, analyse data, and prepare reports. Instrument troubleshooting, method development, and training of postgraduate students will also be required.  

The successful applicant will have a Bachelors or Masters or PhD degree in Earth Science or Chemistry or related field with significant chemistry/geochemistry laboratory experience, including relevant analytical techniques.  

The post is available for 3 years starting 1 February 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

·       Financial contribution to relocation

·       Membership of the S&LAS 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/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 Dr Andrea Burke (ab276@st-andrews.ac.uk).   

Applications are particularly welcome from people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in research 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 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/  

Closing Date: 10 January 2024

Please quote ref: TG1302HM

Further Particulars: TG1302HM FPs.doc

School of Earth and Environmental Sciences

Salary: £30,487 - £32,982 per annum

Start Date: 1 February 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter

Fixed Term: 3 years