Job Description

School/Section
Biological Sciences
Division
Unspecified
Staff Category
Research
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 6
Salary
38,249
Ref No
SBS183R
Closing Date
02-OCT-2025

The post will be based in the School of Biological Sciences with an affiliation to the Interdisciplinary Institute, University of Aberdeen, and frequent communication with other partners of the BREL-Borneo project (https://www.gcbc.org.uk/project/brel-borneo-benefits-of-biodiverse-restoration-for-ecosystems-and-livelihoods-in-borneo/).


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The Research Fellow will be attached to a group in Aberdeen that offers a truly multidisciplinary working environment, aided by recent appointments that produce a cohort of postdoctoral scientists who span disciplines. We have purpose-built facilities and possess all the necessary infrastructure and equipment for performing research at the forefront of trait-based ecology alongside teams conducting laboratory measurements. The Research Fellow will be embedded in a vibrant research environment, with multiple active Research Groups working on ecology, biodiversity conservation and evolution.


Salary will be at Grade 6, 38,249 per annum.


Informal enquiries should be made to Professor Burslem, Interdisciplinary Institute Director - Environment and Biodiversity, email d.burslem@abdn.ac.uk


Should you require a visa to undertake employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship under the requirements of the Skilled Worker visa. At the time an offer of appointment is made, you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualification and competency in English. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. Please do not hesitate to contact Lucy Redmayne, HR Adviser (e-mail: lucy.redmayne@abdn.ac.uk) for further information.


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


Job Reference Number: SBS183R


The closing date for the receipt of applications is 02 October 2025


The School of Biological Sciences 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.


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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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