University of St Andrews Invites Applications For 13 Academic & Research Positions In UK

University of St Andrews UK announces 12 academic and research jobs for 2026 including Chair, Senior Lecturer, Reader, Professor, Research Fellow, and Research Assistant positions across multiple departments.

About University of St Andrews

The University of St Andrews is Scotland's oldest university, a prestigious public research institution founded in 1413, known for its rich history, high rankings (often #1 in Scotland, top in UK), and world-class research, offering flexible undergraduate and postgraduate programs across Arts, Science, Medicine, and Divinity. It's famous for its strong academics, beautiful Scottish location in the town of St Andrews, and numerous famous alumni, including royalty, and boasts a vibrant student life with many clubs and societies

Available Positions

Chair in Earth Sciences - AC2672
Closing Date: 23/03/2026
Earth and Environmental Sciences Salary: Grade 9/Negotiable Start Date: September 2026

Senior Lecturer or Reader in Economics (Macroeconomics) - AC2399
Closing Date: 23/02/2026
Business School Salary: £59,967 - £67,469 per annum Start Date As soon as possible

Senior Lecturer or Reader in Economics (Microeconomics) - AC2400
Closing Date: 02/02/2026
Business School Salary: £59,967 - £67,469 per annum Start Date: As soon as possible

Research Fellow - AR3225
Closing Date: 31/01/2026
Physics and Astronomy Salary: £38,784 - £42,254 per annum Start Date: As soon as possible Fixed Term: 24 Months

Post-doctoral Research Fellow
Closing Date: 31/01/2026
School of Mathematics and Statistics Salary: £37,099 - £44,263 per annum, pro rata Start date: 1 August 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter Fixed term for 36 months

Clinical Lecturer (Education Focused) - AO1952
Closing Date: 30/01/2026
Medicine Salary: Clinical Scale, based on experience* Start Date: As soon as possible Part Time: 0.4FTE (14.5 hours, 4 Sessions, 2 Days/Week)

Research Fellow in Psychology of Gratitude - AR3222
Closing Date: 25/01/2026
School of Philosophical, Anthropological and Film Studies Salary: £38,784-£42,254 pa Start date: 1 June 2026 Full time Fixed term: 24 months

Research and Innovation Associate - AR3228
Closing Date: 23/01/2026
Physics and Astronomy Salary: £38,784 - £42,254 per annum Start Date: February 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter Fixed Term: 24 Months

Reader or Professor in Chinese Studies - AC2219
Closing Date: 19/01/2026
School of Modern Languages Salary: Reader Grade 8 £59,967 - £67,469 per annum / Professor Grade 9 by negotiation Start Date: August 2026

Associate Lecturer (Education Focused) in Academic English and International Education - AO2023
Closing Date: 19/01/2026
International Education and Lifelong Learning Institute (IELLI) Salary: £38,784 - £46,049 per annum Start Date: 6 April 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter

Research Fellow - AR3223
Closing Date: 16/01/2026
Physics and Astronomy Salary: £38,784 - £46,049 per annum Start Date: 1 February 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter Fixed Term for 12 Months

Research Assistant for the Evaluation of Community Based Medical Education - AR3220
Closing Date: 12/01/2026
School of Medicine Salary: £32,080 - £37,694 pro rata, per annum Start Date: towards the beginning of 2026 Fixed Term: 2 Years in the first instance Part Time: 18.125 hours per week