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Technician, Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

We are seeking to appoint a full-time Technician (100% FTE, fixed term for up to 48 months) to join the Kang Laboratory within the Institute of Medical Sciences at the University of Aberdeen. The post is funded by a Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) research grant and will support internationally recognised research into human brain development, neurodevelopmental disorders and neurodegeneration using human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), brain organoids and advanced molecular and cellular biology techniques.

School/Section
Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition
Division
Institute of Medical Sciences
Staff Category
Technical
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 4
Salary
£28,199 - £29,588
Ref No
IMS330T
Closing Date
11-AUG-2026

Research Assistant, Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

We have an exciting opportunity in the Institute of Medical Science (IMS) for someone with a passion for undertaking challenging research looking to use their skills in chromosome biology to make an impact on the study of cohesin and chromosome structure. You will join the laboratory of Dr Bin Hu to undertake structure-function analysis of cohesin and its regulators.

School/Section
Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition
Division
Institute of Medical Sciences
Staff Category
Research
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 5
Salary
£33,002 per annum
Ref No
IMS334R
Closing Date
20-AUG-2026

Advanced Research Fellow in Applied Statistics, Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

This post is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and ambitious individual to join our multi-disciplinary team of 10 statisticians based at the Institute of Applied Health Sciences (IAHS) and the School of Biological Sciences (SBS). Our welcoming and friendly team conduct innovative methodological research and provide statistical support for researchers across a range of disciplines including, medicine, genomics, ecology and environmental sciences. We also take a leading role in delivering highly valued teaching and training in applied statistics across the University and externally. 

School/Section
Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition
Division
Institute of Applied Health Sciences
Staff Category
Research
Position Type
Part Time
Grade
Grade 7
Salary
pro rata
Ref No
IHS184R
Closing Date
13-AUG-2026

Student Resident Assistant, Directorate of Estates & Commercial Services

The University of Aberdeen Student Accommodation team is looking to appoint a Student Resident Assistant to join the existing team in University Halls owned accommodation based at Hillhead Student Village.  SRAs play a key role in helping students settle in and have positive university experience.  They provide out of hours welfare support and organise a programme of activities to enable residents to get to know one another and enjoy cultural and social activities together.  They provide a signposting service to both internal and external support agencies as appropriate and work closely with other University support services.  The post involves evening and night working and reports to accommodation Night Manager and Operations Manager

School/Section
Directorate of Estates & Commercial Services
Division
Student Accomodation Services
Staff Category
Manual
Position Type
Part Time
Grade
Grade 3
Salary
£26,565 - £27,920
Ref No
EST433M
Closing Date
17-AUG-2026

Teaching Fellow, Law

The University of Aberdeen’s School of Law is an ambitious School with a long history of high quality and innovative teaching, research and scholarship. We are consistently ranked in the Top 20 UK Law Schools (rated 12 in the Times and 13 in the Guardian University Guide 2026). We are committed to equality and diversity and hold an Athena Swan Bronze Award. We have a supportive research and scholarship culture which will encourage and enable the successful candidate to pursue their research and scholarship ambitions as appropriate to the post. 

School/Section
Law
Division
Unspecified
Staff Category
Teaching
Position Type
Part Time
Grade
Grade 6
Salary
pro rata
Ref No
LAW089A
Closing Date
18-AUG-2026

Student Support Adviser (Disability & Inclusion), Directorate of People & Student Services

The University of Aberdeen is committed to providing high-quality, inclusive support for all students, ensuring they can fully engage with their studies and university life. The increasing number of disabled students, and the expansion of inclusive practice requirements across the sector, have resulted in growing expectations and complexity within disability support provision.

School/Section
Directorate of People & Student Services
Division
Student Support Services
Staff Category
Administrative
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 6
Salary
£38,784 - £46,049
Ref No
SUP190A
Closing Date
17-AUG-2026

Mandarin Language Development Officer, Directorate of External Affairs

The Confucius Institute of the University of Aberdeen seeks to appoint a Mandarin Language development officer on a part time basis 3.75 hours per week. Situated in the heart of Old Aberdeen the Confucius Institute of the University of Aberdeen provides Mandarin language teaching and Chinese cultural events to the North East Scotland community

School/Section
Directorate of External Affairs
Division
Unspecified
Staff Category
Academic
Position Type
Part Time
Grade
Grade 6
Salary
£38,784 - £46,049
Ref No
GLOB015A
Closing Date
12-AUG-2026

School Administrator, Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

This post is based within the School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition (SMMSN), one of the largest Schools within the University of Aberdeen, comprising over 800 staff across five institutes and a substantial portfolio of teaching, research and external engagement activities.

School/Section
Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition
Division
Unspecified
Staff Category
Administrative
Position Type
Part Time
Grade
Grade 5
Salary
Pro rata
Ref No
SMMSN008A
Closing Date
12-AUG-2026

e-Learning Support Assistant, Directorate of People & Student Services

This is an exciting opportunity for a resourceful and enthusiastic student to work in the eLearning team, Centre for Academic Development, within a supervised and supportive environment which helps develop transferrable skills for future work or study.  We are looking to recruit an eLearning Support Assistant to triage queries received by the team during busy periods, supporting improvements to accessibility of digital content and enhancing the user experience on MyAberdeen. 

School/Section
Directorate of People & Student Services
Division
Centre for Academic Development
Staff Category
Research
Position Type
Part Time
Grade
Grade 2
Salary
25,783 - £26,302
Ref No
CAD064S
Closing Date
12-AUG-2026

Research Cultures Collaboration Associate, Directorate of Research, Innovation and Enterprise

The University of Aberdeen is seeking to appoint up to three Research Cultures Collaboration Associates to contribute to a national programme of activities focused on strengthening research cultures across Scotland's higher education sector. The Associates will work alongside the Scottish Research Cultures Collaboration Manager and partners to deliver one of three projects:Enhancing Early Researcher Experience in ScotlandCreating Narratives of Research Cultures in ScotlandEvidence and Insight from Research Integrity and Culture Week

School/Section
Directorate of Research, Innovation and Enterprise
Division
Unspecified
Staff Category
Academic
Position Type
Full Time, Part Time
Grade
Grade 6
Salary
£38,784 - £46,049
Ref No
RAI149A
Closing Date
19-AUG-2026