Job Description

Applications are sought for a committed Postdoctoral Research Fellow to work with Professor Deborah Williamson on a fully funded project focusing on developing novel diagnostics for emerging pathogens, with a focus on low- and middle-income settings.





The successful candidate will have a PhD in microbiology, molecular biology, or a related field, with expertise in molecular diagnostics and assay development.





The post is available until 02 April 2027.

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




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/

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Closing Date: Friday 8 August 2025

Please quote ref: AR3166LS

School of Medicine



Salary: 31,637 - 37,174 per annum



Start Date: As soon as possible



Fixed Term until 02 April 2027

School/Unit:

School of Medicine

Posted:

21/07/2025

Closing date:

08/08/2025

Closing time:

23:59