[1][2] He remained at Aberdeen to undertake postgraduate research in geology,[2] and completed his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in 1984.
In 1990, Fraser moved to the United States where he joined the Virginia Museum of Natural History (VMNH).
[1][2] In addition, he is involved in the TW:eed Project (Tetrapod World: early evolution and diversity),[2][5] and in investigating the Jurassic vertebrates of the Isle of Skye.
[2] Throughout his career, Fraser has been involved in a number of excavations worldwide including sites in China, Europe, and North America.
[1] In 1985, Fraser was awarded an honorary Master of Arts (MA (Catab)) degree by the University of Cambridge.