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Research Fellow, Social Science

The Department of Politics and International Relations is inviting applications for a position as Research Fellow to conduct research as part of the ESRC-funded project, The International Politics of Soldier Exchanges: Military Families, States and International Institutions.

School/Section
Social Science
Division
Politics & International Relations
Staff Category
Research
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 6
Salary
£39,560 - £40,704
Ref No
SOC091R
Closing Date
20-NOV-2026

Bruce Fellowship in Immuno-Neurology, Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

The University of Aberdeen is offering two Independent Bruce Fellowships for outstanding early-career researchers working in Immuno-Ophthalmology, Immuno-Neurology, or related disciplines relevant to Ophthalmology and Visual Science. These fellowships have been enabled by the generous philanthropic support of David Bruce, whose legacy gift, in support of Ophthalmology, established the Bruce Fellowships

School/Section
Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition
Division
Institute of Medical Sciences
Staff Category
Research
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 6/7
Salary
Grade 6 Research Fellow: £39,560 - £46,970 per annum Grade 7 Advanced Research Fellow: £48,337 - £57,666 per annum
Ref No
IMS338R
Closing Date
18-JAN-2027

Clinical Research Fellow, Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

We seek to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated clinical research fellow with strong interest in pursuing an academic path in cardiovascular medicine. The successful candidate will join the dynamic Cardiology research group within the Faculty of Medicine, headed by Professor Dana Dawson.

School/Section
Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition
Division
Institute of Medical Sciences
Staff Category
Research
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Clinical Lecturer
Salary
£52,229 - £68,184
Ref No
IMS339R
Closing Date
26-NOV-2026

Research/Senior Research Development Executive, Directorate of Research, Innovation and Enterprise

This maternity leave opportunity within Research, Innovation & Enterprise offers the chance to play a key role in supporting the University of Aberdeen’s ambitious growth in externally funded research. Working closely with the Faculty of Medicine, Health & Life Sciences, you will identify funding opportunities, provide expert advice on research funding applications, and support the development of high-quality grant proposals, contracts and collaborative research initiatives. You will work alongside academics, professional services colleagues and external partners to help increase research income and contribute to research excellence that addresses some of society’s most pressing challenges.

School/Section
Directorate of Research, Innovation and Enterprise
Division
Unspecified
Staff Category
Administrative
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 7/8
Salary
£48,337 - £68,817
Ref No
RAI154A
Closing Date
18-NOV-2026

CPD Administrator -12 Months, Directorate of Research, Innovation and Enterprise

A proactive Administrator is required to support the work of academic-related staff as they develop conferences, work-related training and education, continuing professional development and other commercial activities.

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
RAI157S
Closing Date
27-NOV-2026

SCREDS Clinical Lecturer in Trauma & Orthopaedics, Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

The University of Aberdeen is committed to the Scottish Clinical Research Excellence Development Scheme (http://www.scotmt.scot.nhs.uk/specialty/scottish-academic-training-(screds).aspx) and the long-term aim of nurturing and developing future clinical academic leaders.

School/Section
Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition
Division
Institute of Medical Sciences
Staff Category
Academic
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Clinical Lecturer
Salary
£52,229 - £77,389
Ref No
IMS340A
Closing Date
14-NOV-2026

Senior Lecturer in AI for Healthcare & Medical Sciences, Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

We are seeking to appoint an innovative and forward-looking Senior Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare and Medical Sciences to join the School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition (SMMSN). This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in shaping the future of healthcare and medical sciences education by embedding Artificial Intelligence (AI) and related digital technologies across a diverse portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

School/Section
Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition
Division
Institute of Education in Healthcare and Medical Sciences
Staff Category
Academic
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 8
Salary
£61,165 - £68,817
Ref No
MED270A
Closing Date
24-NOV-2026

Professor of Computing Science, Natural & Computing Sciences

The Department of Computing Science, within the School of Natural and Computing Sciences at the University of Aberdeen, seeks to appoint a Professor in Computing Science to provide strategic academic and research leadership. This is an opportunity for an internationally recognised researcher to play a significant role in shaping the future direction of the Department, strengthening its research profile and contributing to its continued growth and development.

School/Section
Natural & Computing Sciences
Division
Computing Science
Staff Category
Academic
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 9
Salary
£70,878 - £79,752
Ref No
NCS265A
Closing Date
19-NOV-2026

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