Researcher – AR3004NB

We are looking for a Post-doctoral Researcher in isotope geochemistry and paleoclimate to join our project TONIC: Solving the Oligocene Icehouse Conundrum, a collaborative NERC Large grant with colleagues at UCL, Southampton, Bristol, and Exeter.  TONIC’s aim is to understand the link between atmospheric CO₂, global climate, and ice volume during the enigmatic Oligocene epoch, which spans 34-23 million years ago. 

The post-doctoral Researcher will measure boron isotopes in foraminifera to reconstruct ocean pH and atmospheric CO₂, filling a critical gap in records of Cenozoic CO₂ and climate, and improving understanding of climate sensitivity and ice sheet vulnerability.

The successful applicant will have (or be near to completion of) a PhD in Earth Sciences or related field with expertise in geochemistry. Strong candidates will have technical expertise in clean lab geochemistry and isotope analysis by MC-ICPMS, and it will be desirable to have expertise in the geochemistry of Earth’s surface environment or paleoclimate. The postdoctoral researcher will join a dynamic cohort of researchers within the St Andrews School of Earth & Environmental Sciences.

The post is available until 30 June 2027, starting September 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

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
• 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, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
• A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of Peppy, a health application that connects staff to expert practitioners and personalized support on health matters

Informal enquiries can be directed to Dr James Rae (jwbr@st-andrews.ac.uk)

Applications are particularly welcome from women, 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, 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/.

Please quote ref: AR3004NB
Further particulars:AR3004NB FPs.doc
Closing Date: 31 July 2024
Interview Date: Week commencing 12 August 2024
Start Date: 1 September 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter (negotiable)
Fixed term: Until 30 June 2027
Full-time: 36.25hrs per week

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