The School of Geography and Sustainable Development is seeking to appoint a Scientific and Data Officer. We are looking for candidates with experience of teaching and/or technical support in the area of spatial data, data analytics or quantitative methods with a willingness to contribute to the delivery of research-led teaching and provide technical support across a range of activities.
The School of Geography and Sustainable Development is located in the Irvine Building, in the historic town centre near the University Library. The School is well-known for world-leading research and teaching in Environmental Change, Development, Population Studies, Spatial Data Science, Health Geography, and Sustainability. According to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, 94% of research by the School was classified as world-leading or internationally excellent. The School also has an outstanding reputation for high-quality teaching and was ranked fourth in the UK by The Guardian University Guide 2023, fourth by The Times Good University Guide 2023 and fifth by the Complete University Guide 2023. The School has 38 academic staff, 15 postdoctoral fellows and 42 PhD students, supported by two technicians and seven administrative staff.
The School has three overlapping research groups – Environmental Change; Geographies of Society, Sustainability, Inequalities and Possibilities (GOSSIP); and Population and Health – and hosts the Bell-Edwards Geographic Data Institute, BEGIN (https://begin.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/). The successful candidate will engage with School Strategy (School of Geographyand Sustainable Development Strategic Plan 2021-2026.pdf (st-andrews.ac.uk)), as well as contribute to the University’s Strategy (https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/about/governance/university-strategy/).
Informal enquiries can be directed to: Audrey Horsburgh, gsdmgr@st-andrews.ac.uk,or Dr Fernando Benitez, mfpb1@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 Geography and Sustainable Development 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/
The School of Geography and Sustainable Development holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award and is fully committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. More information can be found at https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/geography-sustainable-development/equality-diversity/.
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Closing Date: 6 July 2023
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School of Geography and Sustainable Development
Salary: £36,333 - £43,155 per annum (rising to £37,099 - £44,263 from 1 August 2023
Start: As soon as possible