Senior Research Fellow - AR2931HM

;, Sao Tome and Principe

Updated: 3 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 23 Feb 2024

Start Date: As soon as possible

Fixed Term: Until 31 January 2028

Applications are sought for a committed Post-doctoral Research Fellow to work with Prof Simon Northridge and his research team, conducting research under several ongoing projects.  The primary duties will be to help develop ongoing projects related to monitoring, assessment, and mitigation of sensitive or protected species bycatch in fisheries.

The successful candidates should hold a PhD in a cognate discipline in biology with expertise in fisheries related research.

The post is available until 31 January 2028 starting as soon as possible.

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    

Further details of the research can be found below or by contacting [email protected] .

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/

Interview Date: 14 March 2024

Please quote ref: AR2931HM

Further Particulars: AR2931HM FPs.docx


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