Post-doctoral Researcher - A3110LS

Start Date: Summer 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter Fixed Term - 2 Years

We are looking for a Post-doctoral Researcher to join our UKRI funded project “VOLCANIC eruptions and CLimAte response - Stratospheric Sulfate isotopes in Ice Cores, data assimilation, and climate sensitivity (VOLCANIC CLASSIC)”. This exciting opportunity is part of a Consolidator Grant project funded by the UKRI Horizon Europe Guarantee to improve our records of volcanic forcing of climate and use these to better understand climate sensitivity. Specifically, the Post-doctoral Researcher will measure sulfur isotopes in sulfate from polar ice cores derived from major volcanic eruptions over the last 2000 years to improve our reconstructions of stratospheric sulfur loading from volcanoes in the past.

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 volcanism, paleoclimate or ice core chemistry. The postdoctoral researcher would join a dynamic cohort of researchers within the School of Earth & Environmental Sciences.

The post is available for 24 months starting summer 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Informal enquiries can be directed to Dr Andrea Burke (ab276@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.  

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: Week commencing 28 April 2025 

Closing Date: Wednesday 9 April 2025

Please quote ref: AR3110LS

Further Particulars: AR3110LSFPs.pdf

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