School of Earth and Environmental Science,
Salary: £23,487* per annum, pro rata,
Fixed Term: 4 months,
Start: As soon as possible
We seek to appoint a
Research Technician for a fixed 4-month term to support our novel “Fire in the
Earth” interdisciplinary research project. This project aims to advance
societies understanding of ancient burn pit sites which was critical to early
populations and their use of landscape. This project will utilize
state-of-the-art Vibrating Sample Magnetometer (VSM) technology to compare soil
profile mineral assemblages across several fire pits to assess if sites that
are used for frequent ceremonial events are distinguishable from sites used only
for transitory burning.
The successful
candidate will work within the M3Ore lab
facility
to support the project under the guidance of Dr William McCarthy, lab PI, and
Prof. Richard Bates, project PI. The M3Ore lab is a newly
refurbished state of the art rock magnetics facility that houses a unique suite
of cutting-edge magnetometers and spectrometers, including a new Lakeshore 7400
Vibrating Sample Magnetometer, designed to rapidly characterise the magnetic
properties of natural soil, rock and mineral samples. The Research Technician
will be required to follow an existing lab protocol to collect spectral and
magnetic data from soil samples, write up new protocol and operate within the
lab facility in a safe and efficient way under the direction of the lab PI.
*appointment at grade 5 will be considered for candidates with more
knowledge/experience with the job description to be amended accordingly
including more independent working and undertaking independent method
development, writing and project work.
Further information and informal enquiries may
be directed to Dr Richard Bates, email: crb@st-andrews.ac.uk, Tel: 01334 3997.
Applications
are particularly welcome from people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic
(BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented
in professional 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/
In
accordance with the new immigration rules, it is with regret that this role
does not meet the current suitability requirements set by the UKVI to enable
sponsorship of migrant workers. The University encourages
all interested candidates to apply regardless of nationality and all applications received are assessed against the essential
and desirable criteria listed in the further particulars. The
successful candidate will have to demonstrate their right to work in the UK
prior to commencing employment and where required, obtain the right to work in
the UK without relying on University sponsorship. Information on other
visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by
contacting our HR Immigration Team on hrimmigration@st-andrews.ac.uk.
Please quote ref: TG1260MR
Closing Date: 28 September 2022
Further Particulars: TG1260MR FPs.doc
School of Earth and Environmental Science
Salary: £23,487* per annum, pro rata
Fixed Term: 4 months
Start: As soon as possible