We are looking for a Post-doctoral Research Fellow to join our UKRI (NERC) funded project “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. Specifically, the Post-doctoral Research Fellow will measure sulfur isotopes in ice cores from from recent eruptions to calibrate how ice core records of volcanism can be used to reconstruct stratospheric sulfur loading and aerosol optical depth in the past, critical parameters for determining volcanic climate impacts.
The successful applicant will have (or be near to completion of) a PhD in Earth Sciences or related field with expertise in geochemistry. Strong candidates will have technical expertise in clean lab geochemistry and isotope analysis by MC-ICPMS, and it will be desirable to have expertise in volcanism, paleoclimate or ice core chemistry. The postdoctoral research fellow would join a dynamic cohort of research fellows within the School of Earth & Environmental Sciences.
The post is available for 36 months starting 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 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
Informal enquiries can be directed to Dr Andrea Burke (ab276@st-andrews.ac.uk)
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 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: 10 January 2024
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School of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Salary: £37,099 - £40,521 per annum
Start Date: 1 February 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter
Fixed Term: 3 years