Post-doctoral Research Fellow - AR3112LS

Start Date: As soon as possible (must be prior to the 10 August 2025).
Fixed Term: 3 Years

Applications are sought for a committed Post-doctoral Research Fellow to work with Dr Carmel McDougall (University of St Andrews) and Dr Tim Regan (The Roslin Institute) conducting research for a BBSRC funded project entitled ‘Allorecognition in molluscs and the evolution of transmissible cancers’. The primary duties will be to conduct tissue culture and in-vivo experiments in bivalve species to investigate recognition responses, to conduct bioinformatic analyses to evaluate changes in gene expression and identify candidate allorecognition genes, to analyse data, and to publish the results.

The successful applicant will have (or be near to completion of) a PhD in Biology with expertise in bioinformatics and molecular laboratory research.

The post is available for 36 months starting as soon as possible (the start date must be prior to the 10^th of August 2025).

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

• Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays.
• Financial contribution to relocation.
• 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 Carmel McDougall (cm107@st-andrews.ac.uk).

Applications are particularly welcome from women, people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and from those with 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: To be confirmed Closing Date: 11 April 2025

Please quote ref: AR3112LS

Further Particulars: AR3112LSFPs.pdf

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