University of St-Andrews

“Our remarkable students and staff are the lifeblood of St Andrews. It is their energy, vision and momentum [we] aim to support, to free them to use knowledge, ideas, and potential for the benefit of all.” The Principal, Professor Sally Mapstone

Founded in 1413, the University of St Andrews is Scotland’s first university and one of the oldest in the English-speaking world. With more than 600 years of academic excellence, we are proud of our reputation as a world-class centre for learning, teaching, and research.

St Andrews is a close-knit, international community set in a beautiful historic town on Scotland’s east coast. Our students and staff come from over 140 countries, creating a diverse and globally minded environment. We strive to create an inclusive culture in which all can flourish, and the University have attained several diversity awards, including those related to race and gender equality, and support for carers, which demonstrate our commitment to this ambition. The University is consistently ranked among the UK’s top institutions for student satisfaction, research quality, and teaching excellence.

We are a research-intensive university where creativity, collaboration, and critical inquiry are at the heart of everything we do. Whether you are joining us in an academic, professional, or support role, you will be part of a team committed to delivering outstanding education and making a meaningful contribution to society.

For those looking to be part of a university with deep-rooted heritage, a global outlook, and a forward-thinking approach, we invite you to consider joining our community at the University of St Andrews

Homepage: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/

The University of St Andrews seeks to appoint a Chair (with rank of professor) within the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences. The successful candidate will be an outstanding scholar of international standing within the field of Earth and environmental sciences, with a proven track record of world-leading, high-impact, externally-funded research in an area which strengthens and complements existing School activities. In addition, the successful candidate is expected to make outstanding contributions to impact and/or public outreach, and to prominently represent the University of St Andrews in the UK and internationally.

Candidates will hold a doctorate in a cognate discipline. To facilitate excellence in research, impact and/or outreach, the position will have a significantly reduced teaching and administration load for the first five years, along with a generous support package. The primary criteria for appointment will be evidence of: (1) an outstanding track record of world-leading research; (2) sustained success in securing external research funding; and (3) an ambitious and credible vision for delivering significant impact beyond academia.

For further details and to apply please follow this link

Closing Date: 23 March 2026