The following criteria apply to all the DC positions within ForMovFluid:

• Early-Stage Researchers Rule: All researchers recruited in a doctoral network must be Early-Stage Researchers (ESRs, i.e., be in the first four years (full-time equivalent research experience) of their research careers and have not been awarded a doctoral degree).
• Nationality Rule:  Researchers can be of any nationality.
• Mobility Rule: at the time of recruitment by the host organisation, researchers must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of their host organisation for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the reference date. Compulsory national service and/or short stays such as holidays are not considered. The mobility rule applies to the (first) beneficiary where the researcher is recruited, and not to beneficiaries to which the researcher is sent or seconded. It is also only determined at one point in time: that of the fellow's first recruitment in the project.
• English Language: ESRs must demonstrate that their ability to understand and express themselves in both written and spoken English is sufficiently high for them to derive the full benefit from the network training.
• Host Specific Criteria: Every ESR must qualify for admittance as a PhD student at the university the position is assigned to. Consequently, there may be additional criteria for every position that are laid out in the detailed description of every ESR position.
• Number of Applications: Candidates can apply for up to 5 projects.

All the information about the position and details on how to apply can be consulted at the project's website: https://formovfluid.eu/

We invite applications from candidates with a first-class or 2:1 BSc degree in Geology or a closely related discipline. A master’s qualification or equivalent experience is advantageous, and we welcome those with non-traditional routes to PhD study. A strong background in Earth sciences and a willingness to develop expertise in petrographic and analytical methods are essential. Candidates should demonstrate the potential for high-quality research and a passion for pursuing a career in environmental research or related applications.

You will join the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of St Andrews, becoming part of the ForMovFluid group. Here, you will enhance both technical and soft skills while exploring interdisciplinary approaches and tools. Strong team-building abilities are highly valued.

The University of St Andrews, consistently ranked among the top three universities in the UK, offers excellent family support initiatives and encourages applications from those with caregiving responsibilities. Situated on the scenic Fife coast, St Andrews boasts a vibrant community, stunning beaches, world-renowned golf courses, and convenient access to both the Highlands and Edinburgh International Airport.

Doctoral Candidates (DCs) will be provided with the following living allowance, subject to local taxation and government contribution requirements:

Scotland Living Allowance       £49,575 p.a. gross

Should you have a family at the time of your recruitment, you are entitled to an additional "family allowance" of EUR 500 per month. For the purposes of the MSCA, family is defined as "persons linked to the researcher by marriage (or a relationship with equivalent status to a marriage recognised by the legislation of the country where this relationship was formalised) or dependent children who are actually being maintained by the researcher". Note that your family status is determined at the time of your recruitment and remains fixed during the lifetime of the project.

To apply to this position, please do it through ForMovFluid’s website: formovfluid.eu. You can apply through the dedicated form you will see in each position. You can apply for up to 5 projects (select them in the same form, ordered by your priority of choice), and please attach the following documents in the form:

• A two-page CV
• A one-page motivation letter for each of the DCs positions you want to apply. 
• The e-mail for a reference contact (not a reference letter, just the contact). We might contact your reference person during the decision process.