Newcastle University
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Research Assistant: £34,630 to £36,320 per annum, pro rata
Research Associate: £37,369 to £46,970 per annum, pro rata
Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits . We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Closing Date: 26 November 2026
We are delighted to launch an exciting new opportunity for a Research Assistant /Research Associate in Novel Proteins for Animal Feeds and Nutrition to join us in the School of Natural and Environmental Science, Newcastle University, United Kingdom as detailed below:
Most chicken feed in the UK currently relies on imported soya as a source of protein, which is expensive, vulnerable to global disruptions and linked to deforestation and high carbon emissions. Newcastle University is a lead partner of an InnovateUK-DEFRA funded, multi-partner project exploring how UK-grown blue lupins can replace part of the soya used in broiler chicken diets.
We are seeking a driven and enthusiastic individual to join our team and contribute to this research, leading on the delivery, analysis and reporting of feed trials with broliers to ensure that blue lupin inclusion in diets maintains bird health, productivity and welfare.
Feed trials will be run within Newcastle University’s state of the art Animal Science Facilities with the support of dedicated academic and technical staff involved in the project. The successful candidate will input into trial planning/preparation and subsequent daily maintainance activities and weekly assessments of ethically approved number of birds over pre-determined starter-grower-finisher cycles. Video recordings taken over the trial durations will be processed by the project RA to provide data on bird welfare/health/behaviour. The successful candidate will lead on assessments and data analysis/reporting, as well as the publication of trial outputs and the dissemination of results at project meetings, and more widely at conferences/events.
You will join an experienced team at Newcastle University, led by Dr Abdul Chaudhry ( abdul.chaudhry@newcastle.ac.uk ) as the Principal Investigator. They will join the Agriculture and Food Systems Group within the School of Natural & Environmental Sciences, also linking to the wider project consortium which includes key industry growers, suppliers and processors.
As part of our commitment to career development for research colleagues, the University has developed 3 levels of Research Innovation Role Profiles.pdf . These profiles set out firstly the generic competencies and responsibilities expected of role holders at each level and, secondly, the general qualifications and experiences needed for entry at a particular level.
Find out more about the Faculty (Science, Agriculture and Engineering) here: ( Faculty of Science, Agriculture & Engineering | Newcastle University )
We want you to feel confident when applying for a position with Newcastle University. If you’d like an informal discussion to clarify any points, please contact the Principal Investigator via abdul.chaudhry@newcasle.ac.uk .
We are committed to making the process accessible to everyone and can provide additional support to adjustments to meet your needs’
This post is 0.5FTE fixed term until 30th September 2028
To apply please upload your CV and cover letter evidencing how your skills and experiences align to the person specification as outlined within the job description.
Key Accountabilities
Research Assistant
In addition, for Research Associate
The Person
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Research Assistant
In addition for Research Associate
Attributes and Behaviour
Research Assistant
In addition for Research Associate
Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.
We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.
At Newcastle University we hold a Gold Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.
In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.
Requisition ID: 29939
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