Electron Microspcopist

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a dedicated team running the Electron Microscopy facility at the University of St Andrews. The facility hosts a suite of cutting-edge microscopes, including:

• an aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscope (STEM),
• a high resolution dualbeam scanning electron microscope (SEM) with focused ion beam (FIB),
both W-filament and field emission SEMs, an electron probe microanalyser (EPMA) and a confocal Raman microscope. You will play a key role in the team which runs the Electron Microscopy Facility, including overseeing its day-to-day operations, operating equipment, assisting and training users, performing service work and supporting the delivery of research activities. You will have a PhD which includes significant experience in electron microscopy and ideally be able to demonstrate specialist postdoctoral experience in some, or all, of HRTEM, FIB microscopy, EDX and EELS.

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

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, if eligible
• 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
• A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of Peppy, a health application that connects staff to expert practitioners and personalized support on health matters