Research Fellow - AR3303

Start Date: November 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter

Hours: 36.25 hours per week

Fixed Term: 24 months

Applications are sought for a committed Post-doctoral Research Fellow to work with Dr Daphné Lemasquerier conducting research for a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship (FLF) funded project entitled “Fluid Dynamics of Deep Interiors in the Outer Solar System”. The primary duties will be to develop innovative laboratory experiments of rotating horizontal convection, with a particular emphasis on their application to subsurface oceans of icy moons.  

The successful applicant will have (or be near to completion of) a PhD in fluid dynamics or a cognate discipline. Applicants should be able to demonstrate how their research background would feed into the project. Expertise in experimental fluid mechanics will be an advantage.    

The post is available for 24 months starting in November 2026 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

Informal enquiries are encouraged and can be addressed to Dr Daphné Lemasquerier, email: d.lemasquerier@st-andrews.ac.uk.

We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religions backgrounds and from LGBTQ+ and disabled people.

At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter.

Closing Date: 7 July 2026

Please quote ref: AR3303DD

Job Description: AR3303 FPs.pdf

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