Postgraduate Research Assistant - Nutrition Research

British Society; Oxford; Vor Ort; GBP 29.000 - 32.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

British Society is recruiting a part-time, fixed-term Postgraduate Research Assistant for the Centre for Nutrition and Health at Oxford Brookes University. The role involves hands-on laboratory work (about 70%) and desk tasks (about 30%), supporting contract nutrition research and consultancy.

Training is provided, with opportunities to engage with participants and contribute to human nutrition trials. The successful candidate will work within a small, collaborative team and report to the

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Nutrition, Food Science, or related subject.
• Experience communicating with the public or in a customer-facing role.
• Experience of data collection and analysis.
• Good knowledge of MS Office and SPSS.
• Ability to work independently under supervision and take initiative.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Good accuracy and attention to detail.

Aufgaben

• Engage with study participants and the public.
• Support the delivery of human nutrition trials.
• Conduct laboratory-based testing of food products.
• Prepare client reports.
• Some studies may involve blood sample collection.

Kenntnisse

Public engagement

Data collection

Data analysis

MS Office

SPSS

Independent work

Organisation

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

Nutrition or related degree

Tools

MS Office

SPSS

Jobbeschreibung

Part Time, Fixed Term - Research

This is a part time role working 18.5 hours per week for a fixed period until 30 April 2027.

The Centre for Nutrition and Health based within the Faculty of Health, Science and Technology, is seeking an enthusiastic Postgraduate Research Assistant to join our team.

This role offers the opportunity to be directly involved in the day-to-day running of our contract nutrition research and consultancy. Responsibilities include engaging with studyparticipants and the public, supporting the delivery of human nutrition trials, conducting laboratory-based testing of food products, and preparing client reports. Some studies may involve the collection of blood samples.

We are looking for a motivated graduate with a genuine interest in nutrition research, who is eager to contribute to a small, friendly and collaborative team. The ideal candidate will enjoy sharing responsibilities, learning from others, and bringing their own expertise and perspective.

The role is campus-based at Headington, with approximately 70% laboratory work (e.g. human studies) and 30% desk-based tasks. Full training will be provided where required. The Postgraduate Research Assistant will report to the Director, Principal Investigator, and Commercial Research Coordinator, supporting the successful delivery of contract research studies.

About the team

The Centre of Nutrition and Health is a specialist research centre within the Faculty of Health, Science and Technology at Oxford Brookes University. Our team conducts research and consultancy on behalf of clients from the health and food industry, with a strong focus on randomised controlled trials, glycaemic index testing, and the evaluation of novel food ingredients and products. We work closely with both academic colleagues across the University and external partners, including industry clients, to deliver impactful, evidence-based research. We are a small, friendly, and highly skilled team of researchers and academics. We pride ourselves on our collaborative working culture as a centre of excellence in nutrition research.

For more information about the role please contactChamathka De Silva (Contract Research Manager) [e-mail]

What skills do I need?

• Degree in Nutrition, Food Science, or a related subject
• Experience of communicating with the public or in a customer facing role
• Experience of data collection and analysis
• Good knowledge of MS Office and SPSS
• Ability to work independently under supervision and to take initiative when required
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Good accuracy and attention to detail

Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post will not qualify for university sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.

£29,354 to £31,861 (pro rata)