Postgraduate Research Assistant - Nutrition Research

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 study participants 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 contact Chamathka De Silva (Contract Research Manager)  cde-silva@brookes.ac.uk 

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.

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