Applications are sought for a committed Post-doctoral Research Fellow to work with Professor John Irvine, conducting research for a number of funded projects.  The primary duties will be to run the Electron Microscopy facility, including overseeing its day-to-day operations, operating equipment, assisting and training users, performing service work and supporting the delivery of research activities.  

The successful applicant will have (or be near to completion of) a PhD in Chemistry with expertise in Electron Microscopy.   

The post is offered on a fixed-term basis, until 30 April 2025 (in the first instance) starting 1 August 2023 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/children of staff, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme and a range of wellbeing initiatives  

Further details of the projects are available by contacting Professor John Irvine, email: jtsi@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, 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: 17 July 2023      

Please quote ref: AR2044RMR                                    

Further Particulars: AR2044NB FPs.doc

School of Chemistry

Salary: £36,333 - £43,155 per annum (From August 2023: £37,099 - £44,263 pa)

Start Date: As soon as possible

Fixed Term: Until 30/04/2025