Research Fellow - AR2594RH

Applications are sought for a committed Post-doctoral Research Fellow to work with Prof Ineke De Moortel conducting research for a Leverhulme Trust funded project entitled Joining up an Unprecedent View of our Sun.  The primary duties will be to undertake independent research in collaboration with the PI, Co-I and the rest of the research group, publish research results in high-ranking journals and assist with the supervision of the PhD student working on the project.

The successful applicant will have (or be near to completion of) a PhD in Solar Physics with expertise in MHD code development and running and analysing 3D numerical MHD simulations. Experience in observational data analysis is also desirable.

The post is fixed term for 3 years 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
• 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 made to Prof Ineke De Moortel (email: ineke.demoortel@st-andrews.ac.uk)

Applications are particularly welcome 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 and form a central pillar of the University Strategy.  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: 23 January 2025

Please quote ref: AR2594RH

Further Particulars:  AR2594RH FPs.pdf
           

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