Research Fellow Ar2937Dm

Start Date: 1 April 2024 Fixed Term: 27 months Applications are sought for a committed Post-doctoral Research Fellow to work with Professor Patrick Miller conducting research for a project entitled 3S4 - Effect of continuous active sonar and longer duration sonar exposures in killer whales and humpback whales funded jointly by US Navy Living Marine Resources and Defence Research and Development Canada.  The primary duties will be to prepare for and participate in a research trial studying whales in Norwegian waters, processing and analysis of the obtained data, and preparing project reports and manuscripts related to the findings of the project. The successful applicant will have (or be near to completion of) a PhD in Biology with expertise in Marine Mammal Biology and Biologging Science.  The post is available for 27 months starting 1 April 2024 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/children of staff, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme and a range of wellbeing initiatives     Further details of the project can be obtained by contacting Prof Patrick Miller pm29@st-andrews.ac.uk Applications are particularly welcome 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.  We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter and Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network.  Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/  Please quote ref: AR2937DM Further Particulars: AR2932DM FPs.docx