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Lecturer in Computer Science, Natural & Computing Sciences

The School of Natural and Computing Sciences is looking to appoint a full-time staff member at Lecturer level in Computing Science to, initially, teach introductory courses on our launch BSc programme in Computing Science and MSc Artificial Intelligence. As our degrees programmes become more established, teaching duties may change to more advanced courses.  The expectation is that all teaching is carried out in India over the course of one semester, with additional student project supervision from either India or Aberdeen. The post will be a teaching and research (T&R) position with the successful candidate expected to develop a high-quality programme of research. Research topics that align with our core research groups are strongly encouraged, as are candidates working in interdisciplinary computing science areas or in areas linked to collaborative opportunities in Mumbai.

School/Section
Natural & Computing Sciences
Division
Computing Science
Staff Category
Academic
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 7
Salary
£47,389 - £56,535
Ref No
NCS258A
Closing Date
30-MAR-2026

Research Assistant, Natural & Computing Sciences

This post will be based within the School of Natural and Computing Sciences at the University of Aberdeen. The School has strong expertise in computer science, data science, and artificial intelligence, with a growing emphasis on interdisciplinary and applied research.

School/Section
Natural & Computing Sciences
Division
Unspecified
Staff Category
Research
Position Type
Part Time
Grade
Grade 5
Salary
£33,002 per annum, pro rate, actual rate £6,600.40 per annum
Ref No
NCS256R
Closing Date
24-MAR-2026

Lecturer in Mathematics, Natural & Computing Sciences

The School of Natural and Computing Sciences is looking to appoint a full-time staff member at Lecturer level in Mathematics to, initially, teach introductory maths courses on our launch programmes in Computing Science and Data Science and our Mathematics degree in year 2. Once the degrees programmes become more established, teaching duties may change to more advanced courses.  The expectation is that all teaching is carried out in India over the course of one semester, with additional student project supervision from either India or Aberdeen. The post will be a teaching and research (T&R) position with the successful candidate expected to develop a high-quality programme of research. Research topics will not be limited to pure mathematics, with areas that align with our institutional interdisciplinary themes, or with areas such as financial mathematics linked to collaborative opportunities in Mumbai also of interest.

School/Section
Natural & Computing Sciences
Division
Mathematical Sciences
Staff Category
Academic
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 7
Salary
£47,389 - £56,535
Ref No
NCS257A
Closing Date
25-MAR-2026

Student Recruitment Officer, Global Engagement, Marketing & Recruitment

In support of the university’s Student Recruitment strategy, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced individual to join the University’s UK Student Recruitment team within the Directorate of Global Engagement, Marketing and Recruitment. 

School/Section
Global Engagement, Marketing & Recruitment
Division
Unspecified
Staff Category
Administrative
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 5
Salary
£33,002 - £36,636
Ref No
GLOB11A
Closing Date
23-MAR-2026

Research Assistant (Early Stage Researcher), Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

The Aberdeen Centre for Evaluation (ACE) has a remit to do research on the best ways to provide health care, and to train those working in the health services in research methods. The Centre’s specific aims are to work for the implementation of better health and social care, identify developments within health and social care that are effective, efficient and high quality, and explore and understand experiences of health and social care.

School/Section
Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition
Division
Institute of Applied Health Sciences
Staff Category
Research
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
n/a
Salary
£43,639 per annum. You will also receive a monthly mobility allowance of £454.40 per month.
Ref No
ACE013R
Closing Date
30-MAR-2026

Accounts Payable Coordinator, Finance

An opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Payable Coordinator within the University’s Directorate of Finance.  The successful candidate will join the busy Accounts Payable team supporting the University’s daily business activities by ensuring the prompt and accurate processing of supplier invoices and other payment requests, the review and approval expense claims, and respond to queries from suppliers, staff and students in an efficient and courteous manner. 

School/Section
Finance
Division
Unspecified
Staff Category
Secretarial
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 4
Salary
£27,319 - £31,236
Ref No
FIN137S
Closing Date
20-MAR-2026

Teaching Fellow, Geosciences

We are seeking a 1.0 FTE Teaching Fellow in Cultural Heritage for a 10-month post to provide undergraduate and postgraduate teaching cover for a faculty member on research leave.

School/Section
Geosciences
Division
Archaeology
Staff Category
Academic
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 6
Salary
£38,784 - £46,049
Ref No
GEO485A
Closing Date
06-APR-2026

Project Assistant, Biological Sciences

Based in Cromarty, the Lighthouse Field Station (www.abdn.ac.uk/lighthouse) was established in 1990 with the dual aim of supporting research within the School of Biological and integrating this work into the School’s teaching and outreach activities.Our research aims to understand how natural and man-made environmental changes influence the behaviour and population dynamics of marine mammals and seabirds. This work directly supports regional conservation and management programmes, and has developed best practice case studies that provide insights into marine resource management issues elsewhere in the world

School/Section
Biological Sciences
Division
Unspecified
Staff Category
Research
Position Type
Part Time
Grade
Grade 4
Salary
pro rata
Ref No
SBS186R
Closing Date
19-MAR-2026

School Administrator, Business School

This seven-month post offers a rare chance to work at the centre of a world-class business school as it prepares for AACSB accreditation. The school is already EQUIS accredited, a distinction held by only around 230 of the 16,000 business schools worldwide. This is an opportunity to gain first-hand insight into how a leading international school evidences quality, drives improvement, and meets global benchmarks. It is an ideal platform for anyone looking to build a career in higher education management, accreditation, quality enhancement, or strategic project work.

School/Section
Business School
Division
Unspecified
Staff Category
Administrative
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 5
Salary
£33,002 - £36,636
Ref No
BUS223A
Closing Date
17-MAR-2026

Clinical Lecturer (Scholarship), Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

These posts are part of an exciting initiative which seeks to professionalise medical education and allow doctors in training the opportunity to develop their own teaching skills and educational expertise. Usually these posts are undertaken as an out of training programme experience, but may be suitable for those before commencing or after completion of a training programme. The Clinical Lecturer (Scholarship) scheme has been running for twenty-five years and the posts are designed for individuals who have a keen interest in teaching and who wish to pursue a career with an emphasis on education and training. Opportunities for involvement in all aspects of medical education, including strategic planning and research, will be provided. You will join the Institute of Education of Healthcare and Medical Sciences as one of a team of academic, administrative and clerical staff who support the medicine degree programme. Five of the posts are based in the School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition on the Foresterhill campus, Aberdeen, one in Dr Gray’s Hospital , Elgin and one in the Highland Medical Education Centre (HMEC), UHI House on the Raigmore campus, Inverness. The Highland post would be supported by UoA Director of Teaching and would work collaboratively with a number of NHS Clinical Fellows also based in HMEC as well as with the Aberdeen based team. 

School/Section
Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition
Division
Institute of Education in Healthcare and Medical Sciences
Staff Category
Academic
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Clinical Lecturer
Salary
£50,341 - £89,032
Ref No
MED255A
Closing Date
13-MAR-2026