Research Fellow

Applications are sought for a committed Post-doctoral Research Fellow to work with Prof. Andrea Di Falco conducting research for an ARIA-funded project entitled Distributed photovoltaic neural networks for environmental monitoring.

The primary duties will be to develop an experimental implementation of optical neural networks based on photovoltaic panels. The network will be used to study cloud formation dynamics in a laboratory environment.

The successful applicant will have demonstrated expertise in machine learning or experimental implementation of optical neural networks and/or complex optical setups for advanced imaging applications.

The post is available for 24 months starting in January 2025 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, 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

Further details of the project can be found by contacting Prof. Andrea Di Falco (adf10@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, 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/

Closing Date: 13 Dec 2024 Interview Date: 18-20 Dec 24

Please quote ref: AR3067RS

Further Particulars: AR3067RS FPs.pdf