University of Aberdeen in Scotland invites application for vacant Research and Academic Positions, The University of Aberdeen, Scotland, is a Top 20 UK university with outstanding levels of student satisfaction.
Lecturer in Energy Transition, Engineering
The School recognises that electrical power systems will play a pivotal role in the energy transition, driven by governmental goals towards phasing out of fossil fuels, sustainability and electrification across industries. The national use of electrical energy is projected to increase threefold, and the Scottish Government awarded 27GW of new offshore wind projects in the 2022 Scotwind round. All aspects of electrical power networks are undergoing fundamental change, supported by rapid advances in power electronics, and requiring expert support by skilled researchers and engineers.
More detailsSchool/SectionEngineeringDivisionUnspecifiedStaff CategoryAcademicPosition TypeFull TimeGradeGrade 7Salary£45,585 – £54,395Ref NoENG225AClosing Date13-SEP-2024
Development Worker (Aspire North), External Relations
ASPIRENorth delivers the Schools for Higher Education Programme (SHEP) as a part of the Scottish Further and Higher Education Funding Council (SFC) funded National Schools Programme. It works with young people in secondary schools to (a) raise awareness of post-school education opportunities and (b) raise aspirations to participate in these opportunities. The main focus of activity is on pupils in those secondary schools with the lowest rate of progression into higher education. Additionally, the programme works where appropriate with teachers, parents, carers and relevant community groups. The programme covers the whole of the North of Scotland. A vacancy has arisen for a full-time Development Worker to support the work of the ASPIRENorth Grampian office as a part of the Schools for Higher Education Programme.
More detailsSchool/SectionExternal RelationsDivisionUnspecifiedStaff CategoryAdministrativePosition TypeFull TimeGradeGrade 5Salary£31,396 – £34,980Ref NoEXT096AClosing Date18-AUG-2024
Administration Coordinator, Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition
The Epidemiology Group is seeking to appoint a group Administration Coordinator.
More detailsSchool/SectionMedicine, Medical Sciences & NutritionDivisionInstitute of Applied Health SciencesStaff CategorySecretarialPosition TypePart TimeGradeGrade 4Salary82% of £25,742Ref NoIHS162SClosing Date22-AUG-2024
Go Abroad Ambassador, External Relations
An exciting opportunity for recently returned exchange or placement students who went abroad through centrally-managed Go Abroad opportunities.The Go Abroad Team are seeking to take on a new cohort of paid ambassadors to help promote international opportunities to fellow students.
More detailsSchool/SectionExternal RelationsDivisionUnspecifiedStaff CategorySecretarialPosition TypePart TimeGradeGrade 1Salary£12.00 per hourRef NoEXT097SClosing Date06-AUG-2024
Research Fellow, Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition
The University of Aberdeen is offering a unique opportunity for a Post Doctoral Research Assistant (PDRA) to undertake full-time research for the BBSRC funded project ‘Development of accurate diagnostic methods for Saprolegniosis for salmonid aquaculture’. The PDRA will be funded for 2 years by a grant from BBSRC Sustainable aquaculture partnerships for innovation. The project is a collaboration between the University of Aberdeen and Vertebrate Antibodies Ltd and involves in kind support from five major Scottish aquaculture companies.
More detailsSchool/SectionMedicine, Medical Sciences & NutritionDivisionInstitute of Medical SciencesStaff CategoryResearchPosition TypeFull TimeGradeGrade 6Salary£37,099 – £39,347Ref NoIMS287RClosing Date05-AUG-2024
Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer Global Business Communication, Qatar Campus
AFG College with the University of Aberdeen is an established and exciting higher education partnership forged in 2017. The partnership has created the first UK University in the State of Qatar offering mainstream degrees outside of Qatar Foundation. We celebrated our first cohort of graduates in 2019 and have seen significant growth in student numbers. We are committed to supporting the Aberdeen 2040 agenda https://www.abdn.ac.uk/2040/ in addition to the Qatar National Vision 2030.With over 528 years of history, the ‘ancient’ University of Aberdeen is among the world’s leading higher educational institutions consistently ranked within the top 200 universities in the world, and in 2019 achieved Scottish University of the Year. With ambitious growth plans for the future, AFG College with the University of Aberdeen is looking to recruit committed academic professionals who are seeking new opportunities within the international higher education sector.Currently there are over 600 students studying at our Qatar campus. To accommodate the growth in our student numbers, plans are underway to build a new larger campus to be opened in 2026. This new campus will allow for further expansion in student numbers, degree offerings and research. These are particularly exciting times for both the College and the University and the wider higher education sector in Qatar.AFG College with the University of Aberdeen currently offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and expects to be launching new programmes in the following disciplines.UndergraduateBSc (Hons) Computer Science BA (Hons) Business ManagementBA (Hons) Accounting & FinanceBSc (Hons) Business Management & Information SystemsBSc (Hons) Business Management & International RelationsMA (Hons) Politics & International RelationsPostgraduateMBAMSc in International Business ManagementMSc in International Commercial LawMSc in International Human Resource ManagementMSc Global Business CommunicationMasters in Public Health (MPH)
More detailsSchool/SectionQatar CampusDivisionUnspecifiedStaff CategoryAcademicPosition TypeFull TimeGradeCompetitiveSalaryCompetitive Remuneration package – Competitive Remuneration packageRef NoQAT009AClosing Date21-AUG-2024
Treasury Co-ordinator, Finance
The post is an integral part of the Financial Accounting team of the University’s Finance Directorate which is responsible for all aspects of transactional activity and statutory reporting for the University.
More detailsSchool/SectionFinanceDivisionUnspecifiedStaff CategorySecretarialPosition TypeFull TimeGradeGrade 4Salary£25,742 – £29,605Ref NoFIN129SClosing Date25-AUG-2024
Kitchen Assistant, Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition
The Rowett Institute, University of Aberdeen, is world-leading in nutrition research focussing on some of the key global challenges with regards to healthy and sustainable diets, food safety, and the Scottish food supply chain. The research contributes not only to new scientific knowledge, but also to new understanding to underpin Government policies and to inform innovation for industry leading to increased economic growth. Our main source of funding is from the Scottish Government funded Strategic Research Programme (SRP) which we deliver along with five other globally renowned institutes as part of Scottish Environment, Food and Agriculture Research Institutions (SEFARI).
More detailsSchool/SectionMedicine, Medical Sciences & NutritionDivisionRowett Institute of Nutrition & HealthStaff CategorySecretarialPosition TypePart TimeGradeGrade 1Salary£12.00 per hourRef NoROW126SClosing Date12-AUG-2024
Research Fellow, Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition
The Epidemiology Group (www.abdn.ac.uk/epidemiology ) within the School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition aims to determine the epidemiology of specific clinical conditions, with a focus on modifiable risk factors; and to use this information to inform the design of clinical trials of management and public health interventions with a goal of improving outcomes for patients and the public. In doing so we are part of the Aberdeen Centre for Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Health (ACAMH); www.abdn.ac.uk/acamh.
More detailsSchool/SectionMedicine, Medical Sciences & NutritionDivisionInstitute of Applied Health SciencesStaff CategoryResearchPosition TypePart TimeGradeGrade 6Salarypro rataRef NoIHS161RClosing Date02-AUG-2024
Research Fellow, Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition
This BBSRC-funded post aims to understand the molecular mechanism of the regulation of sister chromatid cohesin during the cell cycle We are seeking candidates with a PhD degree in the areas of cell cycle regulation and chromosome biology or relevant experience, as well as a proven track record of successful research in these fields.
More detailsSchool/SectionMedicine, Medical Sciences & NutritionDivisionInstitute of Medical SciencesStaff CategoryResearchPosition TypeFull TimeGradeGrade 6Salary£37,099 – £41,732Ref NoIMS286RClosing Date06-AUG-2024
Festival Lead, Language, Literature, Music and Visual Culture
The Elphinstone Institute is a centre for the study of Ethnology, Folklore, and Ethnomusicology in the Scottish context, offering the Taught MLitt in Folklore and Ethnology as well as the research degrees of MLitt, MPhil, and PhD.
More detailsSchool/SectionLanguage, Literature, Music and Visual CultureDivisionElphinstone InsituteStaff CategoryAdministrativePosition TypePart TimeGradeGrade 6Salarypro rataRef NoLAN139AClosing Date05-AUG-2024
DaSH Operational Lead, Digital & Information Services
The University of Aberdeen has an exciting opportunity for an Operational Lead to join the Grampian Data Safe Haven (DaSH). DaSH, established in May 2012, is a joint venture between the University of Aberdeen and National Health Service (NHS) Grampian to process health and care data. DaSH is accredited and part of the Scottish Federated Network of approved safe havens. Our data partnerships enable scalable Scotland-wide research with demonstrated ability to replicate across the UK and Globally.
More detailsSchool/SectionDigital & Information ServicesDivisionUnspecifiedStaff CategoryAdministrativePosition TypeFull TimeGradeGrade 7Salary£45,585 – £54,395Ref NoITS284AClosing Date05-AUG-2024
Head of Research Strategy & Policy & REF Manager, Research & Innovation
We have an exciting opportunity to lead the Research Strategy and Policy Team, a key team within the University of Aberdeen’s central Research and Innovation (R&I) Directorate. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing research policies and strategies aligned to the university strategic plan Aberdeen 2040, ensuring we maintain the highest quality of governance and integrity. Additionally, the postholder will oversee the management of the Research Excellence Framework (REF) processes and submission, ensuring compliance and maximising the opportunity. The postholder is part of R&I’s leadership team, working closely with the Vice-Principal (Research) and their Research Deans.
More detailsSchool/SectionResearch & InnovationDivisionUnspecifiedStaff CategoryAdministrativePosition TypeFull TimeGradeGrade 8Salary£57,696 – £64,914Ref NoRAI126AClosing Date16-AUG-2024
Administrative Secretary (Aspire North), External Relations
Aspire North is part of the national Schools for Higher Education Programme, funded by the Scottish Further and Higher Education Funding Council (SFC). It works with young people in target secondary schools to (a) raise awareness of post-school education opportunities and (b) raise aspirations to participate in these.
More detailsSchool/SectionExternal RelationsDivisionUnspecifiedStaff CategorySecretarialPosition TypePart TimeGradeGrade 3Salary£23,706 – £25,138Ref NoEXT095SClosing Date02-AUG-2024
Laboratory Manager, Psychology
Research within the School of Psychology is structured around three highly collaborative themes: Cognition; Perception & Attention; and Social Cognition, with several special interest groups both within and across themes. We also have an applied psychology strand, focusing on the impact of our research on society, health, and industry. Across all these themes we strongly support interdisciplinary research in an international context.
More detailsSchool/SectionPsychologyDivisionUnspecifiedStaff CategoryAdministrativePosition TypeFull TimeGradeGrade 6Salary£37,099 – £44,263Ref NoPSY064AClosing Date11-AUG-2024