Research and Innovation Associate - AR3228

Start Date: February 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter

Fixed Term: 24 Months

Applications are sought for two committed Post-doctoral Research Fellows to work with Prof. Andrea Di Falco conducting research for an EPSRC funded project entitled 3D Nanoscale Metamaterials Hub for a Sustainable Future. The primary duties will be to design, fabricate, and characterise 3D metamaterials for optical computing and optical neural networks applications.

The successful applicants will have a PhD in Physics or equivalent degrees with expertise in design, fabrication and/or characterisation of advanced linear and nonlinear materials and nanophotonic devices.

The posts are available for 24 months starting Feb 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter, and can be extended in alignment with performance and project requirements.

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 Research and Innovation Associate 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 January 2026

Interview Dates: 2 - 6 February 2026

Please quote ref: AR3228RS

Job Description: AR3228RSFPs.pdf

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