Ongoing recruitment
Antoniette Grima (University of Glasgow) is leading a PhD proposal on "Melting the ice: modelling ice-brine dynamics and cryovolcanism on Europa" for which I would be a co-supervisor along with Tobias Keller (University of Glasgow).
Please contact us informally first, before applying.
Key deadlines:
07/12/2026 for international applicants
05/01/2027 for UK applicants
I am currently recruiting a 2-yr postdoctoral fellow in experimental geophysical fluid dynamics: https://www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/1141/0/470771/889/research-fellow-ar3303
Closing date: 07 July 2026
My School is currently recruiting a Regius Professor of Mathematics: https://www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/1116/0/470639/889/regius-professor-of-mathematics-ac2380
Closing date: 24/09/2026
My School is currently looking to recruit two fixed-term (1 year) Associate Lecturer in Applied Mathematics. One position is open to any area of applied.
Details: https://www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/Vacancies/I/3039/0/466790/889/associate-lecturer-in-applied-mathematics-education-focused-ao1431xx
Closing date: 14 May 2026
I have a 2 yr-postdoctoral position opened on experimental geophysical fluid dynamics.
Details are available here: https://www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/6928/0/455924/889/research-fellow-ar3180
Closing date: Friday 29th August 2025
Through my FLF, I have a funded PhD position available for a start in September 2025. See the advert and description here.
The project is the experimental study of Rossby wave-zonal flow interactions, through the use of rotating tank experiments, for applications to gas giants zonal jets and their long-term dynamics. Please get in touch early if you are interested and would like to discuss the project before doing a formal application.
Application procedure: To be considered for a PhD place you must make a formal application via the University of St Andrews online application form: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/mathematics-statistics/prospective/pgr/.
Closing date: 31 January 2025
All applications must include the following supplementary documentation before a decision can be made:
CV or résumé. This should include your personal details with a history of your education and employment to date.
Two original signed academic references - these will be requested when you have given contact details in your online application.
Academic transcripts and degree certificates - upload scanned copies.
English language requirements certificate.
The School does not require a research proposal or a sample of written work.
I have a 2 yr-postdoctoral position opened on the ocean dynamics of icy moons.
Details are available here: https://www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/3285/0/437344/889/post-doctoral-research-associate-ar3041sb
Closing date: Wednesday 25th September 2024
If you're interested, please get in touch to discuss the position!
The School of Mathematics and Statistics has opened a 4-year lectureship position in Fluid Dynamics (teaching and research).
Details are available here
Closing date: 19 September 2024
PhD students
Antoniette Grima (University of Glasgow) is leading a PhD proposal on "Melting the ice: modelling ice-brine dynamics and cryovolcanism on Europa" for which I would be a co-supervisor along with Tobias Keller (University of Glasgow).
Key deadlines:
07/12/2026 for international applicants
05/01/2027 for UK applicants
Applications are welcomed for students wishing to undertake a PhD in the Shcool of Mathematics and Statistics at St Andrews. Fully funded scholarship places (fees, plus stipend of approx. £19,775) are typically available for well-qualified students. UK, EU and other overseas students are all encouraged to apply. New PhD students would typically start in September 2027, but this is flexible.
The first round of funding decisions is typically made in mid-January, please get in touch early if you are interested.
More details here: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/mathematics-statistics/prospective/pgr/
Postdoctoral researchers: opportunities to apply for funding
Besides already funded position, don't hesitate to look into fellowships.
Fellowships are independent sources of funding that you can apply for as an early career researcher to do your own research project.
They are usually prestigious and competitive but give an excellent opportunity to focus on your research for several years without a heavy teaching load.
If you're thinking in applying, please get in touch early so we can offer you strong host organisation support!
Some opportunities:
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships (Horizon Europe)
Newton International Fellowships (Royal Society + British Academy)
University Research Fellowship (Royal Society)
EPSRC Open Fellowships (UKRI)
Future Leaders Fellowship (UKRI)