Research Assistant - AR3102LS

Applications are sought for a Research Assistant to work with Dr Samantha Pitt (School of Medicine) & Prof Malcolm White (School of Biology) conducting research for a BBSRC funded project focussing on the ancestry and diversity of CRISPR immunity. The primary duties will be to carry out laboratory-based research.

The ideal applicant will have expertise in protein purification and some knowledge of electrophysiological approaches.

The post is available for up to 18 months starting 01 June 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. This post can also be taken on a part-time basis and the end date extended accordingly.

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

• Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays, if part time annual leave will be pro-rata
• 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 by contacting Dr Samantha Pitt (email sjp24).

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, Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ Disabled and Neurodiverse staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities or Neurodiversity Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network.  Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

Interview Date: 28 April 2025

We encourage applicants to apply online at www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/welcome.aspx, however if you are unable to do this, please call +44 (0)1334 461990 for an application pack.

Please quote ref: AR3102LS

The University of St Andrews is a charity registered in Scotland (No SC013532).

Start Date: 01 June 2025

Fixed Term for 18 Months 

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