Working in the field of solar or magnetospheric physics, funded by an STFC Consolidated Grant, this project will mainly be in collaboration with Drs V Archontis, D Mackay and A Wright and Profs I De Moortel, A Hood, T Neukirch and C Parnell.  Applications are sought from all areas of solar and magnetospheric physics, however, preference may be given to applicants with interests in (i) flux emergence and active region evolution, (ii) coronal heating and (iii) coronal magnetic field modelling. You should have completed or expect to obtain shortly a PhD in either solar physics or magnetospheric physics or a closely related subject.

Initially for a term of 24 months, with the possibility of an extension.   

The start date will be 1 April 2016 or as soon as possible thereafter.  

Informal enquiries to Prof Alan Hood, Tel: 01334 463710 or email: awh@st-andrews.ac.uk.   
Also check the on-line details at http://www-solar.mcs.st-andrews.ac.uk/vacancies.html.  

*appointments at grade 6T (salary £28,982-£30,738 per annum) will be considered for those applicants with less knowledge/experience of the area with the job description to be amended accordingly.  

The University of St Andrews is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all, which is further demonstrated through its working on the Gender and Race Equality Charters and being awarded the Athena SWAN award for women in science, HR Excellence in Research Award and the LGBT Charter;  http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/diversityawards/.   

Please quote ref:  AR1740MR    

Closing Date:  2 March 2016  

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We encourage applicants to apply online at www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/welcome.aspx, however if you are unable to do this, please call +44 (0)1334 462571 for an application pack.    

School of Mathematics & Statistics
Salary: £31,656 per annum *
Start: 1 April 2016 or as soon as possible thereafter
Fixed Term: 24 months