Scientific Officer - AR2704CM

University of St Andrews; St Andrews; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

USS Pension Scheme

Hybrid working

Staff discount scheme

Free staff parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Staff travel subsidies

Training and development

Job summary

The School of Chemistry at the University of St Andrews is seeking an experienced Scientific Officer with expertise in small-molecule crystallography to join its diffraction facility. You will work with researchers to apply advanced diffraction instrumentation and deliver high-quality structures across diverse projects.

You will also support the School’s powder X-ray diffraction facilities and help ensure their efficient operation, contributing to a collaborative research environment.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have the right to work in the UK and visa sponsorship can be supported if required.
• Experience in small-molecule crystallography and diffraction instrumentation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist crystallography expertise to researchers in the School.
• Operate and optimize single-crystal diffraction facilities for diverse projects.
• Support the School's powder X-ray diffraction facilities and their operations.

Job description

The School of Chemistry at the University ofSt Andrews is seeking an experienced Scientific Officer with expertise in smallmolecule crystallography to join its single-crystal diffraction facility. Workingclosely with Dr David Cordes (X-ray Crystallographer) the postholder will useadvanced diffraction instrumentation to tackle challenging structural problemsand help deliver high-quality structural solutions across a diverse range ofresearch projects. You will work directly with researchers across the School,providing specialist expertise and helping them make the most of the facility’scapabilities.

In addition, the postholder will becomefamiliar with the School’s powder X-ray diffraction facilities, providingessential support for their effective operation.

This is an exciting opportunity for anexperienced crystallographer who enjoys scientific problem-solving, advancedinstrumentation and collaborative research, and who would like to play a keyrole in supporting an important resource for the School’s research activities.We are looking for a collaborative scientist who will contribute to theSchool’s research environment and share our commitment to equality, diversityand inclusion.

St Andrews offers more than justa place to work—it is a place to belong. We value collegiality, inclusion,and wellbeing, and we are committed to creatinga workplacewhere staff can thrive and perform at their best.

In addition to the salary onoffer for this position, there are a wide range of benefits for staff workingat the University of St Andrews. The package for the Scientific Officer roleincludes:

• Financial contribution to relocation (subjectto eligibility)
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme witha generous employer contribution of 14.5%
• A hybrid working environment, includingpartial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies,supporting work-life balance
• Staff discount scheme for local andnational goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare andCycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reducedtuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and developmentopportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salarysacrifice scheme

At StAndrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and forma core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair,inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in nationaldiversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and theRace Equality Charter.

Weparticularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minorityethnic and minority religions backgrounds and from LGBTQ+ and disabled people who are currently underrepresented in Scientific Officer roles at theUniversity.

The successful candidate will have to demonstrate theirright to work in the UK prior to commencing employment and where required, the University can support with visasponsorship.

Closing Date: 11 November 2026Interview Date: W/C 30 November 2026