Gifford Fellow - AR2974SB

Start: September 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter

Fixed term for 24 months

The University of St Andrews invites applications to be the Gifford Fellow in the School of Divinity. This is 24-month postdoctoral fellowship, beginning September 2024.

The fellow’s primary responsibility is to pursue their research agenda and to publish high quality research. Secondary responsibilities include contributing to teaching and assisting with administrative responsibilities within the School.

The fellow’s area of research interest must fall broadly within the terms of Lord Gifford’s bequest. Details of the bequest will be found within the further particulars, but over the years it has been interpreted very widely, and most subjects within Divinity should be acceptable.

Prospective candidates are invited to contact Prof Oliver Crisp (Head of School, divhos@st-andrews.ac.uk) if they wish to enquire informally about the position.

About the University: The University of St Andrews is the third-oldest university in the English-speaking world and is consistently ranked among the top in the United Kingdom. It has a diverse and ecumenical faculty and a highly international student body.

Qualifications: Applicants must hold a PhD in a field relevant to their research. The successful candidate will have potential for world-class research and a clearly defined research agenda that is both ambitious and achievable. Ideally, the candidate’s project and interests will complement existing strengths in the University’s School of Divinity.

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.

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 y clicking the 'Apply' button, above.

Closing Date:  20 May 2024

Interview Date:  6 June 2024

Please quote ref:  AR2974SB

Further Particulars & to apply:  AR2974SB FPs.doc

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