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  • Research Assistant

    2 days ago


    liverpool, england, United Kingdom, England University of Liverpool Full-time £32,000 - £46,000

    You will be working with Professor Sorin Baiasu and other members of his Advanced Grant 'Kantian Justice: A Desert-sensitive Responsibility-enhancing Theory' (KantianDESERT), a project selected by the European Research Council (ERC) and funded by the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).The project is designed to formulate a new model of distributive justice in...

  • Research Assistant

    3 days ago


    London, United Kingdom University College London Full-time £40,603 - £43,749 Contract

    About usUCL Eastman Dental Institute is a postgraduate dental school with a reputation as a leading education and research centre. The successful candidate will be part of the Department of Microbial Diseases based at the Royal Free Campus of UCL in Hampstead. The department’s vision is to reduce the burden of infection through the development of novel...

  • Research Assistant

    3 days ago


    City of Westminster, England, United Kingdom, England King's College London Full-time £26,000 - £32,000

    We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Assistant to join the TOUR (Transforming cancer OUtcomes through Research) team at Guy's Cancer. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to internationally recognised research focused on improving the quality of life for people living with and beyond cancer. The role will involve close collaboration...


  • greater london, england, United Kingdom, England Perceptive eClinical Full-time £28,000 - £36,000

    What can we offer you?Apart from job satisfaction, we can offer you:YOURSELF25 days' holiday (with the option to buy more)HEALTHPrivate HealthcareOptional dental insurance, health assessments and health cash plansCycle to Work schemeWEALTHCompany Pension Scheme, matching contributions up to 5% of salaryLife assuranceAnnual staff bonus schemeSeason ticket...


  • guildford, england, United Kingdom, England Surrey Full-time £36,000 - £48,000

    Organisation/Company UNIVERSITY OF SURREY Research Field Psychological sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 23 Nov 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country United Kingdom Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme...

  • Research Assistant

    4 days ago


    Cottingham Road, United Kingdom University of Hull Remote Full-time £17 - £20 Permanent

    Salary Range:£17.39 - £20.43We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, creating a community where colleagues feel respected and valued. We aim to reflect the diversity of our students and communities, and to strengthen our university through collaboration and diverse perspectives, across all roles at the University.This research post will...


  • Wales, United Kingdom, Wales Swansea University Full-time

    About Swansea UniversitySwansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life. Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a...


  • Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom, Scotland Dundee Full-time £38,000 - £40,000

    Postdoctoral Research Assistant - UOD2441 Posted on 14 October 2026 | Reference: UOD2441 Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Civil Engineering (Environmental Fluid Mechanics) Grade 7 £37,694 - £39,906 p.a., Grade 7 (Training) £33,951 - £36,636 p.a. (for candidates who have not yet been awarded their PhD) Full time (9 month fixed term) Role PurposeWe are...

  • Research Assistant

    4 days ago


    Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom University of Leicester Full-time £38,448 Contract

     Indoor air quality can have a real impact on respiratory health, and the CLEAR-IT study sets out to investigate exactly that. The study works directly with households across the community to collect real-world data on air quality and health. This Research Assistant post supports the human exposure strand of the study. It is a field-based post, working on...


  • Newcastle, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom Newcastle University Full-time £34,630 - £37,369 Contract

    Salary: Research Assistant: £34,630 - £36,320 per annum Research Associate: £37,369 per annum Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you. Closing Date: 4 December...

  • EDI Content

    6 hours ago


    Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom Manchester Metropolitan University Full-time

    Manchester School of Architecture invites applications for a 6 hours per week EDI project role within the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion team. You will develop the MSA EDI digital platform and engage with staff and students to support project objectives.The role runs 19 October 2026 to 30 May 2027, with 26 paid weeks and three-week breaks over Christmas and...


  • Penicuik, Scotland, United Kingdom University of Edinburgh Full-time

    Job Information UE06: £35,302 - £40,704 pro rata CMVM / School of Neurological and Cardiovascular Sciences/Centre for Cardiovascular Science Part Time, 0.5FTE (17.5 hours) Fixed term, until 30 June 2028. The Opportunity Help us redefinewhat’spossible. Be part of something bigger. Roles for every stage of your career We offer careers and roles injust...


  • London, United Kingdom Tech Recruitment Specialists Ltd Full-time

    About Us We are a leading organisation at the forefront of artificial intelligence research, committed to innovation and excellence. We are currently seeking motivated fresh graduates who are eager to launch a successful career in AI research. Role Overview As a Graduate AI Research Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting innovative research...

  • Research Assistant

    2 days ago


    Cambridge, England, United Kingdom, England Opportunita Remote Full-time £34,000 - £36,000

    # Research Assistant (Fixed Term)University of Cambridge · University Cambridge, United KingdomPosted 9 Nov 2026Apply on official website Opens cam.ac.ukSalary: £33,662-£36,320Application deadline: November 22, 2026 In 13 daysSource details may be limited. Not stated by the source: contact email and contract duration.## At a glanceGenerated summaryThe...

  • Research Assistant

    5 days ago


    Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, Scotland The University of Glasgow Full-time £34,000 - £38,000

    Job Purpose You will contributeto the delivery of a CSO-funded research programme evaluating Neumind, a digital intervention designed to support cognitive rehabilitation and longer-term self-management following acquired brain injury (ABI). Working with the Chief Investigator Prof. Jonathan Evans, the research team, and clinical collaborators, you will...

  • Research Assistant

    5 days ago


    Woking, England, United Kingdom, England The Pirbright Institute Full-time £45,000 - £65,000

    The Pirbright Institute is a world-leading centre of excellence for research and surveillance of viral diseases affecting farm animals and viruses that spread from animals to humans. Strategically funded by the UK Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), the Institute works to enhance national and international capability to predict,...

  • Research Assistant

    5 days ago


    Preston, United Kingdom Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Full-time £32,073 - £39,043 Contract

    Job summary Please note: If you require sponsorship to work in the UK, including those currently in the UK on any visa type and seeking sponsorship, please do not apply for this vacancy, as sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants who currently hold a Skilled Worker Visa will not be able to transfer their sponsorship to this...

  • Research Assistant

    5 days ago


    Coventry, England, United Kingdom University of Warwick Full-time £31,861 - £35,302 Contract

    Job Title: Research Assistant Reference: 362 Department: WMS - Biomedical Sciences Contract Type: Fixed-term contract Fixed Term End Date: 31 December 2027 Hours: Full-time, 36.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE) Closing Date: Sunday 6 December 2026, 11:59 PM (UK) Full time Salary Range: £31,861 - £35,302 per annum About the Role Applicants who have...

  • Research Assistant

    5 days ago


    Edinburgh, United Kingdom University of Edinburgh Part-time £35,302 - £40,704 Contract

    DescriptionGrade UE06 £35,302 - £40,704 (pro-rata)Business School / Strategy GroupPart time, 330 guaranteed hoursFixed term, 12 months.The Opportunity: Research Assistant (RA) RoleThe research assistant’s role is to support the Principal Investigators (PIs) in conducting a comparative qualitative analysis of relevant case studies. The research assistant...

  • Research Assistant

    2 days ago


    Cambridge, England, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full-time

    Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 4 years in the first instance. The PulsarMAP team seeks a Research Assistant to help transform our understanding of both pulsar evolution and the structures of the Milky Way, all whilst completing a PhD in Physics at the University of Cambridge. Pulsars are spinning magnetized neutron stars emitting a...