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School Administrator (Postgraduate Research), Divinity, History, Philosophy & Art History

The school maintains a tradition of teaching and learning which dates back to the university's foundation over 500 years ago. It is committed to high quality, research-led teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. We have the largest postgraduate research community at the University of Aberdeen.

School/Section
Divinity, History, Philosophy & Art History
Division
DHP School Administration
Staff Category
Administrative
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 5
Salary
£33,002 - £36,636
Ref No
DHP149A
Closing Date
22-MAY-2026

Advanced Research Fellow , Geophysicist (SIRG), Geosciences

The post will be based in the SIRG Research Group (part of the School of Geosciences).  SIRG (Sand Injectite Research Group) is an externally funded research group funded by a consortium of energy companies

School/Section
Geosciences
Division
Geology & Geophysics
Staff Category
Research
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 7
Salary
£47,389
Ref No
GEO487R
Closing Date
22-MAY-2026

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

Senior Clinical Lecturers work as part of the General Practice Community Medical Education (GPCME) team. General Practice is a key specialty in undergraduate medical teaching at the University of Aberdeen, with a GP Enhanced Programme supported throughout the University and at a national level. This is an exciting time to consider a position within the GP teaching team, with significant activity maintaining existing strong community teaching and developing novel teaching methods.This part-time, 40% FTE, Senior Years post is specific to lead Year 5 GP teaching and requires excellent organisational and communication skills. The applicant will develop strong relationships with numerous practices across different Health Boards in Scotland, providing GP clinical placements for students at the University of Aberdeen. 

School/Section
Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition
Division
Institute of Education in Healthcare and Medical Sciences
Staff Category
Academic
Position Type
Part Time
Grade
n/a
Salary
40% of £118,647 per annum, pro rata
Ref No
MED260A
Closing Date
02-JUN-2026

Research Fellow in Cardiometabolic Health, Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

We seek an enthusiastic individual with an interest in cardiometabolic sciences to work in the laboratory of Professor Mirela Delibegovic, FRSE. The successful candidate will join a well-funded, dynamic research group within the Institute of Medical Sciences and work collaboratively on this project with colleagues in Liverpool, Leeds, Dundee, Copenhagen, Leiden and Nantes. 

School/Section
Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition
Division
Institute of Medical Sciences
Staff Category
Research
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 6
Salary
£38,784 - £41,064
Ref No
IMS324R
Closing Date
28-MAY-2026

Administration Assistant, People

In recent years, Student Support in Higher Education has seen rapid development. As a result, there has been a noticeable increase in institutional responsibilities and raised student expectations.The University of Aberdeen Student Advice & Support team are seeking to recruit a new Administration Assistant to ensure that students are supported with a range of individual requirements, and that our services evolve to meet the expanding needs and expectations of the student population. This will involve working closely with individual students, colleagues across support services and the wider University. This role is fixed term for up to one year, to cover a period of maternity leave.

School/Section
People
Division
Student Support Services
Staff Category
Secretarial
Position Type
Part Time
Grade
Grade 3
Salary
£26,565 - £27,920
Ref No
SUP188S
Closing Date
21-MAY-2026

Security Officer, Estates & Facilities

The University of Aberdeen is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Security Officer within the Estates and Facilities Directorate to assist in the delivery of a 24/7 security service across the University buildings and Campuses.As a Security Officer you’ll be required to work a core 24/7 shift pattern consisting of 7 – 9 hour late and night shifts Monday – Friday and 12 hour day and night shifts at weekends, although flexibility around working hours is required. The ability to work successfully as part of a team and possess excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills are essential to the role.

School/Section
Estates & Facilities
Division
Unspecified
Staff Category
Manual
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 4
Salary
£28,199
Ref No
EST428M
Closing Date
20-MAY-2026

Senior Clinical Lecturer (Scholarship) in General Practice, Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

Applications are invited from General Practitioners registered with the General Medical Council. These posts are based in the Institute of Education in Healthcare and Medical Sciences, part of the School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition. The post holders will therefore be part of a team with an international reputation in medical education. Based on one of the biggest health campuses in Europe, our students benefit from a systems-based integrated approach. The role offers excellent opportunities for development of medical education skills with outstanding facilities and a supportive culture provided by the School and within the wider university setting. The Institute is proud of its position ranking Aberdeen as number 1 in the UK to study Medicine in the Guardian League Tables of UK Medical Schools in 2024, reflecting its student-centred approach. 

School/Section
Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition
Division
Institute of Education in Healthcare and Medical Sciences
Staff Category
Academic
Position Type
Part Time
Grade
n/a
Salary
10% of £118,647 per annum, pro rata
Ref No
MED261A
Closing Date
24-MAY-2026

Student Support Manager (Disability & Inclusion), People

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
People
Division
Student Support Services
Staff Category
Academic
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 7
Salary
£47,389 - £56,535
Ref No
SUP187A
Closing Date
08-MAY-2026

Planning Analyst, Planning

The Directorate of Planning & Governance is recruiting a Planning Analyst (Maternity Cover) who is passionate about data to join the Directorate’s expanding data analytics team to provide high quality data visualisations and analysis.

School/Section
Planning
Division
Unspecified
Staff Category
Administrative
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 6
Salary
£38,784 - £46,049
Ref No
PLA031A
Closing Date
18-MAY-2026

Catering Assistant x 5, Estates & Facilities

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team working together to deliver catered events. There may also be shifts available in our catering outlets across campus.In this role you will join the team working together to deliver the catering required at events especially during graduation week (Monday 29 June 2026 to Friday 3 July 2026), when you must be available to work.The main areas of work will be our event venues, Elphinstone Hall, The Linklater Rooms and The Kings College Centre and also possibly in our outlets in the food court in the Student Union, and our cafes on the Old Aberdeen and Foresterhill campuses.

School/Section
Estates & Facilities
Division
Catering and Commercial Services
Staff Category
Manual
Position Type
Part Time
Grade
Grade 1
Salary
£13.45 per hour - £13.45 per hour
Ref No
CMP329M
Closing Date
13-MAY-2026