Research Fellow - AR2863NB

Start Date: To be agreed Duration of Post: Fixed term for up to 4 years

Research positions relating to future Energy Technologies  

We have several openings for postdoctoral researchers to join an established, leading edge team addressing key challenges to deliver a future low carbon energy system.  

We are looking for skilled scientists and engineers eager to apply their skills and to obtain a broader understanding of the underpinning energy solutions.   

These projects relate to understanding the electrical characteristics of hydrogen production, new approaches to electrodes for use in low temperature electrolysis, exploring proton conducting ceramics for production of chemicals from CO2, direct ammonia fuels and methanol fuelled solid oxide cells.   

These positions are available for early start.   

We would expect you to have a PhD in Chemistry, Materials, Physics or Engineering. Experience relevant to some of the following is highly desirable: energy materials synthesis, electrochemistry, electrical engineering, data science, electron microscopy, materials processing and characterization.

* Appointment at grade 7 (£45,585 per annum) will be considered for candidates who are outstanding researchers in the fields of energy materials with a strong track record of leadership in facilitating the development of technological solutions to new materials and structures for clean energy, with the job description to be amended accordingly.    

Please note, you may also be interested in similar posts being advertised under AR2864NB.  

Informal enquiries to Professor John Irvine, email: jtsi@st-andrews.ac.uk  

All vacancy information can be viewed here: https://jtsigroup.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/vacancies/  

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• 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

Applications are particularly welcome from 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 and Race Charters). 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: 30 September 2023     

Please quote ref: AR2863NB                           

Further Particulars: AR2863NB FPs.doc