Job Description

School/Section
Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition
Division
Rowett Institute of Nutrition & Health
Staff Category
Research
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 5/6
Salary
32,546 - 38,249
Ref No
ROW144R
Closing Date
14-NOV-2025

The University of Aberdeen's Rowett Institute is part of the School of Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition and is a vibrant and exciting working environment for both established and early career researchers. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team and be working in the excellent purpose-built facilities in the Rowett, and its Human Studies Intervention Unit. This 6-8 month post covers a maternity leave.

We are seeking a Research Assistant or Research Fellow who will work on the project entitled "Understanding facilitators and barriers for consumers to make healthier and more sustainable food choices". This project forms part of the Scottish Government-funded Strategic Research Programme which we deliver along with five other globally renowned institutes as part of Scottish Environment, Food and Agriculture Research Institutions (SEFARI).


This temporary post will support with the delivery of the Food Swap study. This will involve the recruitment of participants, the day-to-day running of the human intervention study, and the collection and analysis of data.


For appointment as a Research Assistant, salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 5 scale, 32,546 - 36,130 per annum, pro rata.



For appointment as a Research Fellow, salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 6 scale, 38,249 per annum.


Informal enquiries should be made to Professor Baukje de Roos, Professor of Human Nutrition (b.deroos@abdn.ac.uk).


For appointment as Research Assistant: In accordance with the UKVI immigration rules, it is with regret that this role DOES NOT MEET THE SALARY REQUIREMENTS for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. For this role, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment and obtain the right to work in the UK. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.



For appointment as Research Fellow:



Prior to employment, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route under the UKVI immigration rules but is dependent on factors specific to the candidate and if tradeable points can be used under the rules.



Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.



Please do not hesitate to contact Grant Rae, HR Adviser (e-mail: grant.rae@abdn.ac.uk) for further information.


To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs


Job Reference Number: ROW144R


The closing date for the receipt of applications is 14 November 2025


The School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

Please Note

If you are unable to complete an application online, please contact the Recruitment Team (HRRecruitment@abdn.ac.uk) to make alternative arrangements for submitting your application within plenty of time before the advertised post closes.


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