Job Title: Research Associate in Nutritional Biochemistry
Department/School: School of Biomedical Sciences
Campus: Coleraine
Salary: £32,314 - £35,898 per annum
Duration: Fixed-term until 30th September 2026 / Full-time
Closing Date: 2nd February 2025 at 23:30
Reference Number: 033462
- ABOUT US -
We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland.
Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer.
- THE ROLE -
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to work on a Precision Nutrition Spoke Project within the Nutrition Platform of the Co-Centre for Sustainable Food Systems. The role will focus on the development and testing of marine-derived bioactive ingredients/supplements. In addition, the project will investigate attitudes to sustainable marine-derived ingredients as part of a healthy diet.
We may create a 12-month waiting list for the same or similar roles within the Department / Faculty. The University reserves the right to extend the waiting list across the University if required for certain posts.
- ABOUT YOU -
The postholder will be required to have:
- A PhD (or near completion i.e. thesis submitted) in Biomedical Sciences, Human Nutrition, Dietetics or Biological Sciences or related discipline.
- Relevant experience of working/undertaking research in association with the food/marine/pharma industry.
- Experience of undertaking laboratory analysis (e.g. immunoassay, biochemistry, nutrient /metabolic biomarkers).
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The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.