Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position in igneous geochemistry to work within the Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences at the University of St. Andrews as part of the consortium “SoS RARE” (https://www.bgs.ac.uk/sosRare/home.html) to work on Nd and HREE sources and mobility in peralkaline igneous rocks.

You must have a PhD in Earth Sciences or related fields. Experience of Arctic fieldwork, clean laboratory practice and experience of diffraction, EPMA and, particularly, isotope geochemistry are desirable. You must be focused and ambitious, with initiative and a strong ability to work independently.

The post is full-time, fixed-term for 36 months, starting 1st May 2016 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Please see further particulars for a more detailed job description and how to apply.  Address informal enquiries to Dr Adrian Finch (aaf1@st-andrews.ac.uk).

Interview Date:  Late March/Early April 2016

Please quote ref:  AR1744SB 

Closing Date:  2 March 2016

Further Particulars:  AR1744SB FPs.pdf 

Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences
Salary: £31,656 - £32,600 per annum
Start: As soon as possible
Fixed term for 36 months