Project Manager / Post-Doctoral Research Fellow to work on projects around Scotland’s coast.

http://www.bajr.org/Employment/UKEmploymentDetails.asp?ID=119695

The University of St Andrews and the award-winning SCAPE team are looking for an ambitious Project Manager / Post-Doctoral Research Fellow to work on projects around Scotland’s coast. The successful applicant will be an archaeologist with a PhD or significant professional experience in archaeology, heritage management or related subject; and proven experience in project management or public engagement.  


The successful candidate will work on the CoastArch project, funded by Historic Environment Scotland (HES). The project focusses on Scotland’s eroding coastal heritage, and involves working with the public on coastal surveys and practical projects.
The primary duties will include:

  • Organising and delivering coastal surveys
  • promoting public engagement with Scotland’s coastal heritage
  • developing new activities
  • contributing to reports and conference papers
  • helping prepare grant applications.
  • The successful candidate will also be involved in University activities (for example, teaching or student supervision), and the job offers an opportunity to join the UK’s top-ranked university (Guardian, Times and Sunday Times University Guides, 2024).
  • The post is based in St Andrews but will involve frequent travel and away.
  • This full-time position is available for 24 months initially, with a start date of 1st February 2024 (or as soon as possible thereafter).
  • Full details of the role and responsibilities can be found here: AR2887NB FPs.doc
  • The application form can be found on the University of St Andrews vacancies pages (ref: AR2887NB) or follow link here: http://bit.ly/49ajZ71   

As an employee of the University of St Andrews, you will 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
  • 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

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. 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/
Research Fellow – AR2887NB (st-andrews.ac.uk)
Closing Date: 1 December 2023                                            
Please quote ref: AR2887NB