Research Fellow - AR3061

Start date: 15 November 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter

Duration of post: Fixed-Term for 10.5 months

The School of Chemistry is looking to appoint a Research Fellow in Optoelectronic Materials for a fixed term period of 10.5 months. 

Solution-processable thermally activated delayed fluorescence (SP-TADF) materials are new and increasingly important materials for next generation solution-processed organic light-emitting diodes (SP-OLEDs) and their applications in displays. The Organic Semiconductor Centre is internationally recognised for its research on organic optoelectronics and provides excellent facilities for its study. The aim of these posts is to develop new SP-TADF materials for organic light-emitting diodes. The candidates will be responsible for modeling, synthesizing and characterizing the emitters, including solution-state photophysics. They will work within a wider team devoted to the development of high-performance SP-TADF materials and devices.

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 Fellow role includes:

• Financial contribution to relocation (subject to eligibility)
• 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

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Eli Zysman-Colman (eli.zysman-colman@st-andrews.ac.uk). 

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.

We particularly welcome applications from women who are under-represented in Science posts at the University. You can find out more about Equality & Diversity at https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/. 

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship.

Closing date: 18 September 2026                    

Interview date: 12 October 2026

Please quote ref: AR3061CM

Job description: AR3061CM FPs.pdf

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