The Rowett Institute, University of Aberdeen, is world-leading in nutrition research focussing on some of the key global challenges with regards to healthy and sustainable diets, food safety, and the Scottish food supply chain. The research contributes not only to new scientific knowledge, but also to new understanding to underpin Government policies and to inform innovation for industry leading to increased economic growth. Our main source of funding is from the Scottish Government funded Strategic Research Programme (SRP) which we deliver along with five other globally renowned institutes as part of Scottish Environment, Food and Agriculture Research Institutions (SEFARI).
The Rowett building includes a modern Human Nutrition Unit (HNU). The HNU provides facilities to study the relationship between diet and health in humans and has a dedicated team of dieticians, clinical staff and research and nutrition assistants.
We are seeking a proactive and highly motivated Nutrition Assistant to join our team. You will be working in our state-of-the art kitchen, responsible for designing and preparing diets according to research protocols as well as to input and analyse food diaries’ data. The ability to interact with members of the public and students is essential as you will be interacting with study volunteers and students.
The post involves designing diets, preparation and analyses of food composition. You will also be required to input and analyse Food Diaries through a software programme (Nutritics).
The HISU kitchen has a busy and dynamic role in the Rowett Institute, it is where all the human research studies are run and here you get an opportunity to work with scientists, nutritionists and dietitians. This exciting role offers you the opportunity to be involved in current research and to understand the role of a nutritionist in research. You will also get to interact with our volunteers and see the research from both perspectives.
The part-time appointments are both for 24 months. Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 3 scale, 75% of £24,606 to £26,038 per annum, pro rata.
Informal enquiries should be made to Dr Frank Thies, deputy Director, Rowett Institute
Tel: 01224 437954 or email f.thies@abdn.ac.uk.
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Job Reference Number: ROW135S
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 07 February 2025
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