Research Fellow - AR3242,
School of Geography and Sustainable Development
Salary: £38,784 - £46,049 per annum
Start Date: 1 April 2026
Fixed Term - 6 months,
We are seeking to appoint a Research Fellow* to work on the
project “Identities, Migration and Democracy” (We-ID). The We-ID project,
funded by the European Commission, brings together researchers from 8 European
universities or research institutes. The project will investigate how
demographic change, particularly migration and growing population diversity
shape identities, belonging, cohesion and political participation of the
European populations. The Post-doctoral Research Fellow will work on a work
package that aims to identify and strengthen civic competences for creating and
safeguarding resilient democratic communities. They will investigate
workplaces, local institutions such as local integration centres, and social
spaces as contact zones and access points of encounters between non-migrants
and migrants, old and new residents. The Research Fellow will conduct
semi-structured interviews in North East Scotland, will prepare project reports,
will write up research results for publication in academic journals, and will
collaborate with other researchers of the consortia.
The successful applicant will have a PhD in a social science discipline
or should be close to submitting their PhD thesis*. They should have experience
in qualitative research and data analysis. Good communication and management
skills are essential.
* Appointment at Grade 5 Research Assistant (£32,080 - £37,694 per
annum) will be considered for candidates with less experience/knowledge
of the area, with the job description to be amended accordingly.
The post is available for 6 months starting 1st April 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
- Financial
contribution to relocation (subject to eligibility)
- 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
Further details of the project can be found at: https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/694954 or by contacting Prof Hill Kulu, Hill.Kulu@st-andrews.ac.uk, Prof Claudia Neu, claudia.neu@uni-goettingen.de or Dr Sarah Christison, sfc3@st-andrews.ac.uk.
Applications
are particularly welcome from 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 and form
a central pillar of the University Strategy.
We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through
our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, Race Charters).
We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ Disabled and
Neurodiverse staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network;
Staff with Disabilities or Neurodiversity Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and
the Staff Parents & Carers Network.
Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/
Closing Date: 20 February 2026
Please quote ref: AR3242DD
Job Description: AR3242 FPs.pdf
School of Geography and Sustainable Development
Salary: £38,784 - £46,049 per annum
Start Date: 1 April 2026
Fixed Term - 6 months
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Working Hours : Full Time School/Unit : School of Geography & Sustainable Development Job Family : Academic (Research) ,
