Post-doctoral Research Fellow (“Identities - Migration - Democracy" (We-ID) Project) – AR3071SB

Start: As soon as possible.
Fixed term for 36 months from February 2025.

Applications are sought for a committed Post-doctoral Research Fellow to work on the project “Identities, Migration and Democracy” (We-ID). The We-ID project, funded by the European Commission, brings together researchers from 8 European universities or research institutes. The project will investigate how demographic change, particularly migration and growing population diversity shape identities, belonging, cohesion and political participation of the European populations. The Post-doctoral Research Fellow will mostly work on a work package on migrants and their descendants. They will investigate how demographic and economic factors shape social, cultural and political identities of migrants and ethnic minorities in Europe and will examine how their identities are related to political participation and trust. They will also project future developments in social identities and political participation of migrants and ethnic minorities.

The successful applicant will have a PhD in a social science discipline (including statistics, computer science and applied mathematics) or should be close to submitting their PhD thesis. They should have experience in handling longitudinal data and conducting event history analysis and/or microsimulation. Good communication and management skills are essential.

The post is available for 36 months starting 3rd February 2025 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.

Further details of the project can be found at: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101177925 or by contacting Prof Hill Kulu, Hill.Kulu@st-andrews.ac.uk, Dr Chia Liu, ccl26@st-andrews.ac.uk or Dr Mary Abed Al Ahad, maaa1@st-andrews.ac.uk.

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 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/.

Closing Date: 16 January 2025

Please quote ref: AR3071SB

Further Particulars: AR3071SB FPs.doc

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