Post-doctoral Research Fellow - AR3157

Start Date: 25 August 2025

Applications are sought for a committed Post-doctoral Research Fellow to work with Professor Alexander Baldacchino conducting research for a project funded by the Special EU Programmes Body entitled Substance Use and Mental Health Interventions using Digital Technology (SUMIT). The primary duties will be to lead on implementation science components of this international project.

The successful applicant will have (or be near to completion of) a relevant PhD with expertise in the evaluation and application of evidence based innovation in health/social care.

The post is available for 39 months starting 25 August 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
• 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 Professor Alexander Baldacchino amb30@st-andrews.ac.uk

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: w/c 4 August 2025

Closing Date: 5pm 25 July 2025 

Please quote ref: AR3157LS

Further Particulars: AR3157LS.pdf

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