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Research Assistant, Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

The Epidemiology Group is part of the Aberdeen Centre for Research Excellence in Musculoskeletal Health (ABC-MSK), which brings together researchers, clinicians and patient partners to improve the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions. These conditions represent a growing health and socio-economic burden, particularly in the context of an ageing population. Research within the Group spans epidemiology, clinical studies and health services research, with a shared aim of improving outcomes for people living with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs).

School/Section
Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition
Division
Institute of Applied Health Sciences
Staff Category
Research
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 5
Salary
£33,002 - £34,610
Ref No
IHS179R
Closing Date
15-APR-2026

Lecturer in Business Management, Business School

The University of Aberdeen is launching a 4+0 undergraduate degree with its partner Chinese University Geosciences Beijing (CUGB) taught in its entirety at the CUGB campus on the tropical island of Hainan. 

School/Section
Business School
Division
Unspecified
Staff Category
Academic
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 7
Salary
£47,389 - £56,535
Ref No
BUS225A
Closing Date
03-MAY-2026

Lecturer in Economics, Business School

The University of Aberdeen is launching a 4+0 undergraduate degree with its partner Chinese University Geosciences Beijing (CUGB) taught in its entirety at the CUGB campus on the tropical island of Hainan. The University of Aberdeen Business School invites applications for two full-time (Teaching and Research) Lecturers in Economics to be based in Aberdeen but teach at CUGB Hainan. The successful applicant will primarily be based at the University of Aberdeen but will be required to spend substantial periods of time in China. Accommodation in China and travel to and from China will be covered by the University of Aberdeen

School/Section
Business School
Division
Unspecified
Staff Category
Academic
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 7
Salary
£47,389 - £56,535
Ref No
BUS226A
Closing Date
03-MAY-2026

Teaching Fellow, Education

We are looking to recruit a part-time (0.6 FTE) Teaching Fellow within the Department of Mental Health and Wellbeing. This is a fixed term, 12 months maternity cover postThe Department of Mental Health and Wellbeing, offers a range of accredited undergraduate and postgraduate courses and programmes that are highly attractive to students, including a Doctorate in Counselling, Two Masters in Counselling (Person-centred and Pluralistic), PGCert in Supervision, PGCert in Counselling for Children and Young People, a Masters in Mindfulness and an MSci Counselling, Psychology and Education,  sitting alongside range of undergraduate-level courses.  Our  progammes are both highly respected with appropriate professional body validation, accreditation and partnership endorsement. We are seeking to build on this strong foundation through the appointment of a Teaching Fellow with expertise and experience in Counselling to support the growth of the MSc and Doctoral programmes. 

School/Section
Education
Division
Unspecified
Staff Category
Academic
Position Type
Part Time
Grade
Grade 6
Salary
pro rata
Ref No
EDU152A
Closing Date
15-APR-2026

Teaching Fellow, Divinity, History, Philosophy & Art History

The University of Aberdeen wishes to appoint a 1-year teaching fellow (1.0 FTE) in Art History from 1 August 2026. Applicants should have demonstrable expertise and teaching experience in art history or a cognate discipline. 

School/Section
Divinity, History, Philosophy & Art History
Division
History of Art
Staff Category
Academic
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 6
Salary
£38,784 - £38,784
Ref No
DHP147A
Closing Date
20-APR-2026

Teaching Fellow, Natural & Computing Sciences

We are looking to offer a teaching contract to a qualified and motivated academic to join our team. The opportunity came due to a secondment, so you will be providing cover in a very lively and dynamic teaching and research environment.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 6
Salary
£38,784 - £46,049
Ref No
NCS259A
Closing Date
17-APR-2026

Teaching Fellow, Geosciences

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team as a teaching assistant in hydrology for a period of 18 months. We are looking for a start date of 1 August 2026. We are looking for applicants interested in contributing to our undergraduate and postgraduate teaching portfolios in hydrology, and hydrologically-based use of GIS and other techniques in Physical Geography. The teaching contributions would be made to the department of Geography and Environment, in the School of Geosciences at the University of Aberdeen.

School/Section
Geosciences
Division
Geography & Environment
Staff Category
Academic
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 6
Salary
£38,784 per annum
Ref No
GEO486A
Closing Date
17-APR-2026

Senior HR Partner, People

The University of Aberdeen is seeking to appoint two HR Transformation Partners to deliver people‑related transformation activities across the University. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and evolving environment, supporting significant organisational change.

School/Section
People
Division
Unspecified
Staff Category
Academic
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 7
Salary
£47,389 - £56,535
Ref No
HRS120A
Closing Date
15-APR-2026

Lecturer(s) in Finance (Teaching & Research), Business School

The University of Aberdeen operates a 4+0 undergraduate degree with its partner South China Normal University (SCNU) taught in its entirety at the SCNU campus at Nanhai, in Guangdong province. The University of Aberdeen Business School invites applications for two full-time (Teaching and Research) Lecturers in Finance to be based in Aberdeen but teach at SCNU. The successful applicant will primarily be based at the University of Aberdeen but will be required to spend substantial periods of time in China. Accommodation in China and travel to and from China will be covered by the University of Aberdeen.

School/Section
Business School
Division
Unspecified
Staff Category
Academic
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 7
Salary
£47,389 - £56,535
Ref No
BUS224A
Closing Date
19-APR-2026