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Research Assistant (x2 Posts, Fixed-Term)
Bournemouth University —Bournemouth
- £26,093 - £31,236 a year
- Hybrid work
- School
- Annual leave
- Flexitime

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Research Assistant (x2 Posts, Fixed-Term)
Bournemouth University —Bournemouth
Sports & Activities: Sport BU has a wide range of activities which staff can access. You will also have access to a wide range of voluntary benefits:
£26,093 - £31,236 a year
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Research Assistant (x2 Posts, Fixed-Term)

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Bournemouth

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Job details

Fixed term contract
£26,093 - £31,236 a year

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Flexitime
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Free or subsidised travel
Employee discount
Enhanced paternity leave

Qualifications

Nutrition

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Poole House (Bournemouth - Talbot)

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Psychology

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Salary from £26,093 - £28,778 per annum (pro rata) with progression opportunities to £31,236

Vacancy Type

Fixed Term

Function

Professional and Support

Closing Date

05 Jul 2026

Basis

Full Time

About the role

We are looking to recruit graduate research assistants to support a systematic review examining whether sweet‑taste liking is associated with adiposity in humans. The project will provide an up‑to‑date, comprehensive assessment of the evidence base contributing to understanding the development of obesity.

The successful candidate will contribute to:

Conducting a systematic review of all human studies assessing sweet‑taste preferences and adiposity
Preparing a peer‑reviewed publication for a leading nutrition journal
Presenting findings at international conferences (e.g., FENS, SSIB)
Supporting knowledge‑exchange activities with health professionals, policymakers, and industry
Contributing to researcher‑training dissemination, including specialist meetings

This position is suited to applicants with training and/or experience in evidence synthesis, nutrition or behavioural science, and an interest in clarifying key assumptions in public‑health nutrition.

This position does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route within the UK Visa and Immigration service’sPoints Based System. Therefore, BU will not be able to sponsor individuals who require permission to work to carry out this position. For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job.

This position is offered on a 6-month fixed-term basis running until 31 December 2026. We have some flexibility with the allocation of hours / full time equivalence of the post (though 1 – 1.5 FTE is an approximate range), and invite applicants interested in a part-time position to apply, stating their preferences as part of their application.

For further information about the position, please contact Katherine Appleton at [email protected]

About the department

Our vibrant Faculty of Media, Science & Technology encompasses a wide range of disciplines across four Schools: the School of Computing & Engineering, the National Centre for Computer Animation, The Media School and the School of Psychology. The breadth of subject areas in the Faculty means our cutting-edge research is delivering real benefits to digital creative industries, simulation domains, cyber security, human centred artificial intelligence, cognitive science and many others. Our staff base includes high profile researchers who are involved in both UK and global consortia of externally funded collaborations, furthering knowledge in the aforementioned areas plus many more, thus providing significant impact to the economy as well as society and, ultimately, the quality of living across the globe.

About us

Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.

BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society. To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

More than just a job! Working for BU provides you with access to a fantastic range of benefits.

Core Package:

PAY– a competitive salary with opportunities for pay progression

PENSION– a valuable defined benefit pension with generous employer contributions

HOLIDAY– Annual leave entitlement of 30 days plus bank holidays and winter closure (pro rata if part time)

WORK LIFE BALANCE –flexible working arrangements including opportunities for hybrid working and flexitime (role dependant)

You will also have access to a wide range of voluntary benefits:

Health & Wellbeing: Employee assistance programme, dental care scheme, health cash plan
Financial & Discounts: Discounts including a reduction of fees for family members who study at BU
Travel: Cycle to work scheme, secure bike stores, showers and lockers, free bus travel between campuses, discounted bus travel
Sports & Activities: Sport BU has a wide range of activities which staff can access
Family: Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, on-site nursery with discounts for BU staff
Modern, vibrant campus locations: Bright and flexible work and meeting spaces, with on-site food outlets and coffee shops

A job description for this position is available at the top of this page. If you require this in a different format, please contact us at [email protected].

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