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Lecturer (Computing Science), Natural & Computing Sciences

Launched in September 2021, the Aberdeen Institute of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, South China Normal University is a collaboration between the University of Aberdeen and South China Normal University (SCNU) to deliver three 4-year undergraduate degree programmes in China closely based on the content of the existing degrees at Aberdeen. The Institute builds on a long-standing collaboration with SCNU. 

School/Section
Natural & Computing Sciences
Division
Computing Science
Staff Category
Academic
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 7
Salary
£48,337 - £57,666
Ref No
NCS263A
Closing Date
20-NOV-2026

Lecturer (Scholarship), Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

The University of Aberdeen is seeking an outstanding and enthusiastic Lecturer Scholarship to play a leading role in the development and delivery of an innovative new postgraduate taught programme focused on Obesity and Metabolic Health.

School/Section
Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition
Division
Rowett Institute of Nutrition & Health
Staff Category
Academic
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 7
Salary
£48,337 - £57,666
Ref No
ROW153A
Closing Date
27-NOV-2026

Research Fellow, Natural & Computing Sciences

The post is based in the Department of Computing Science, within the School of Natural and Computing Sciences at the University of Aberdeen. It is funded by LATTICE (Lateral Adaptive Threat Triaging and Intelligence Collaborative Ecosystems), a Horizon Europe project under the call HORIZON-CL3-2025-02-CS-ECCC-02, New advanced tools and processes for Operational Cybersecurity, with grant agreement number 101308832. The project runs from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2029. Fourteen partners take part, comprising research institutes, small and medium enterprises and public bodies. The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) coordinates the project.

School/Section
Natural & Computing Sciences
Division
Computing Science
Staff Category
Research
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 6
Salary
£39,560 - £46,970
Ref No
NCS262R
Closing Date
22-OCT-2026

Lecturer (International Family Law), Law

The University of Aberdeen’s School of Law is an ambitious School with a long history of high quality and innovative teaching and research. Consistently ranked in the Top 15 UK Law Schools (rated 10th in the Times and 15th in the Guardian University Guide 2027).  We are committed to equality and diversity and hold an Athena Swan Bronze Award. We have a supportive research culture which will encourage and enable the successful candidate to pursue their research ambitions.

School/Section
Law
Division
Unspecified
Staff Category
Academic
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 7
Salary
£48,337 - £57,666
Ref No
LAW095A
Closing Date
29-OCT-2026

PGR AI Ambassador, Directorate of Research, Innovation and Enterprise

The PGR AI Ambassador Role offers postgraduate researchers the opportunity to play an active role in supporting their peers to navigate and use AI effectively, critically, ethically and responsibly throughout their research degree.

School/Section
Directorate of Research, Innovation and Enterprise
Division
Unspecified
Staff Category
Secretarial
Position Type
Part Time
Grade
Grade 4
Salary
pro rata
Ref No
RAI155S
Closing Date
26-OCT-2026

Grants Academy Funding Officer and Administrator, Directorate of Research, Innovation and Enterprise

Research, Innovation & Enterprise is seeking an enthusiastic individual for a position to provide a proactive and comprehensive service to help the Grants Academy to support the ambitious growth of the University of Aberdeen’s externally funded research portfolio. Essential parts of the role include identifying and promoting external research funding opportunities, managing the University’s valuable internal pump prime funds and providing key administrative support for the University’s Grants Academy – our flag ship resource dedicated to providing support at all stages of the research cycle, helping researchers to develop competitive grant applications that will deliver high quality, impactful research.

School/Section
Directorate of Research, Innovation and Enterprise
Division
Unspecified
Staff Category
Administrative
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 5
Salary
£33,662 - £37,369
Ref No
RAI152A
Closing Date
28-OCT-2026

Student Recruitment Officer, External Relations

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 External Relations. 

School/Section
External Relations
Division
Unspecified
Staff Category
Administrative
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 5
Salary
£33,662 - £37,369
Ref No
RAA001A
Closing Date
27-OCT-2026

Curriculum Administrator, Directorate of People & Student Services

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Curriculum Team within the University Registry as a Curriculum Administrator. The Curriculum Team is one of four teams housed within the Registry, part of the Directorate of Academic Services and Online Education. Under the direction of the Assistant Registrar (Curriculum), the Curriculum Team is responsible for supporting users across the institution use a range of digital tools for the development and maintenance of the curriculum. The Curriculum Team also maintains the University’s online course selection system and acts as a main point of contact for the 13,000+ students who use the system each year, providing support via a online chat facility and email. During peak registration periods the Team also provide in-person support.

School/Section
Directorate of People & Student Services
Division
Registry Services
Staff Category
Secretarial
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 4
Salary
£28,763 - £31,861
Ref No
REG187S
Closing Date
04-NOV-2026

Administration Assistant, Directorate of People & Student Services

Student Support has seen rapid change in recent years and as a result, there has been a noticeable increase in institutional responsibilities and raised student expectations in the support that we deliver.

School/Section
Directorate of People & Student Services
Division
Student Support Services
Staff Category
Secretarial
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 3
Salary
£27,096 - £28,478
Ref No
SUP194S
Closing Date
04-NOV-2026

Head Performance Swimming Coach, Directorate of People & Student Services

The University of Aberdeen is seeking an outstanding and ambitious Head Performance Swimming Coach to lead its nationally recognised Performance Swimming programme and help shape the next generation of high-performance athletes. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced and accomplished coach to provide strategic leadership and direction within an established performance environment based at world-class aquatics facilities. Working with talented athletes, coaches and key performance partners, you will drive a culture of excellence, supporting the continued growth and reputation of one of Scotland's national performance swimming centres.

School/Section
Directorate of People & Student Services
Division
Experience, Engagement & Wellbeing
Staff Category
Administrative
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 7
Salary
£48,337 - £57,666
Ref No
EEW008A
Closing Date
17-NOV-2026