Post-doctoral Research Fellow

Start: 1 September 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter, Fixed term for 18.5 months

Applications are sought for a committed Post-doctoral Research Fellow to work with Dr Ilary Allodi conducting research for an MRC (UKRI) funded project entitled “Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: treating the circuit behind the disease”. We are looking for an independent and highly motivated candidate interested in neurodegenerative diseases. The position is open to candidates with PhD degree and previous postdoctoral experience and offers the opportunity to work in an excellent team engaged in mouse models of disease, behavioural analysis, investigations of ALS human post-mortem tissue, spatial transcriptomics, and gene therapy.

The successful applicant will have completed a PhD in Neuroscience with expertise in molecular biology and handling mouse models of neurodegenerative disorders. Most importantly, the applicant should be highly committed to the project. In all cases, the ability to perform the tasks will be the primary consideration, thus we encourage applicants to apply regardless of personal background.  

The post is available for 18.5 months (with possible extension to 20 months) starting on the 1 September 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 at https://ncdl.net or by contacting Dr Ilary Allodi, ia51@st-andrews.ac.uk . 

Applications are particularly welcome from women, 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, Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ Disabled and Neurodiverse staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities or Neurodiversity Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

Closing Date: 31 July 2025                                     

Interview Date: 15 August 2025

Please quote ref: AR2940SB

Further Particulars: AR2940SB FPs.pdf