Chair in Earth Sciences - AC2672

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Salary: Grade 9/Negotiable

Start Date: September 2026

We seek to appoint a Chair (with rank of professor) within the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences. The successful candidate will be an outstanding scholar of international standing within the field of Earth and environmental sciences, with a proven track record of world-leading, high-impact, externally-funded research in an area which strengthens and complements existing School activities. In addition, the successful candidate is expected to make outstanding contributions to impact and/or public outreach, and to prominently represent the University of St Andrews in the UK and internationally.

Candidates will hold a doctorate in a cognate discipline. To facilitate excellence in research, impact and/or outreach, the position will have a significantly reduced teaching and administration load for the first five years, along with a generous support package. 

The primary criteria for appointment will be evidence of:

1. an outstanding track record of world-leading research;
2. sustained success in securing external research funding; and
3. an ambitious and credible vision for delivering significant impact beyond academia.

St Andrews offers more than just a place to work—it is a place to belong. We value collegiality, inclusion, and wellbeing, and we are committed to creating a workplace where staff can thrive and perform at their best.

In addition to the salary on offer for this position, there are a wide range of benefits for staff working at the University of St Andrews.

The package for the Chair in Earth Sciences includes:

• Financial contribution to relocation
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution of 14.5%
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies, supporting work-life balance
• 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
• 34 Days Annual Leave plus 5 Public Holidays.

Closing Date: 23 March 2026

Interview Date: 19 June 2026

Please quote ref: AC2672LS

Job Description: AC2672LSFPs.pdf

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