University of St Andrews - School of Medicine

Location: St Andrews

Salary: £38,784 per annum.

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Fixed Term: until end of October 2028.

Applications are sought for a committed Research Fellow to work with Alexander Baldacchino’s team, conducting research for a funded project entitled Substance Use and Mental Health Intervention Using Digital Technology (SUMIT). The primary duties will be:

Project Management & Administration: Lead day-to-day project operations, including managing study procedures to meet deadlines, organising and servicing core team and partner meetings.
Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration: Foster strong collaborative relationships and network with academic, NHS, and social care stakeholders across Fife, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Ireland.
Research & Data Operations: Support the design of data collection tools (surveys, topic guides) and collection and analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data across health and care sites.
Dissemination & Compliance: Draft progress reports, present research via posters and presentations, and assist in writing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, while ensuring strict compliance with university policies, data protection, and regulatory frameworks.

The post is available until the end of October 2028, starting 01/07/2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

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

In addition to the salary on offer for this position, there are a wide range of benefits for staff working at the University of St Andrews. The package for the SUMIT Research Fellow includes:

Financial contribution to relocation (subject to eligibility).
Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution of 14.5%.
A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies, supporting work-life balance.
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.
34 Days Annual Leave plus 5 Public Holidays.

At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter.

We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religions backgrounds and from LGBTQ+ and disabled people.

Closing Date: 19 June 2026

Interview: 26 June 2026

Please quote ref: AR3297LS