Research Fellow - AR3121RS

Start date: As soon as possible Fixed term: 24 months

Applications are sought for a committed Post-doctoral Research Fellow to work with Dr Jan-Willem Bos conducting research for a Government funded project entitled Development Of Generators Based On Next Generation Thermoelectric Materials. The primary duties will be to undertake experimental research work, with the main focus being the fabrication of prototype devices from synthesised thermoelectric materials, and dissemination of research findings through technical reports.

The successful applicant will have (or be near to completion of) a PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science or Electrical Engineering with expertise in synthesis, processing and characterisation of inorganic solids and/or device fabrication, and ideally will have experience with thermoelectric materials.

The post is available for 24 months starting 01/05/2025 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
• Financial contribution to relocation, if applicable
• 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 Jan-Willem Bos (j.w.g.bos@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.

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: Week 12^th May 2025 (TBC)

Please quote ref: AR3121RS                

Further Particulars: AR3121RS FPs.pdf

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