Total 233 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, AB15 8PJ

Prospect Development Manager

Do you have experience working in prospect research within a fundraising team? Do you want to support the Science Museum Group's Fundraising & Partnerships team by identifying and researching high-quality prospects?

About us

The Fundraising and Partnerships Team aim to achieve income targets to support the ambitions of the Science Museum Group (SMG) to inspire futures. The Prospect Development team enable the Fundraising & Partnerships team to achieve their income targets by delivering insightful research and strong pipeline management.

We are now recruiting for a Prospect Development Manager on a permanent, full-time contract, working 35 hours per week. This role can be based at any of the following SMG sites: Science Museum in London, Science and Industry Museum in Manchester, National Railway Museum in York, National Science and Media Museum in Bradford, with hybrid working also included.

About the role

As Prospect Development Manager you will work to identify new target donor audiences and embed a proactive prospect development strategy that delivers strong, long-term pipelines across our museums and income streams. As well as identifying high-quality prospects and delivering well researched prospect intelligence, you will build and work in partnership with fundraisers to maximise the value of their pipelines.

You will also work alongside the rest of Fundraising Operations to drive a data-driven way of working, using our CRM database and analytics platform to ensure that all opportunities are maximised. Furthermore, you will manage a Prospect Development Executive and work collaboratively to support fundraising across all SMG Museums.

Along with prospect research tasks, you may also be working on more collaborative pieces such as exploring the prospect potential for upcoming capital projects like the build of a new gallery space, large event biography documents for annual dinner events or the creation of a new report or process to support the wider Department.

About you

Joining us, you will have experience of working in a fundraising team in a prospect research capacity, in addition to a good understanding of the pivotal role research plays in prospect management, cultivation and stewardship. You will have good research skills with the ability to work with a CRM database and experience of collating and analysing complex information.

Crucially, you will be a good communicator with the ability to collaborate with others, build good working relationships and deliver complex information in a clear way to a variety of audiences. You will be able to manage your time and prioritise tasks effectively in order to meet deadlines and manage competing demands.

Applying

View the Vacancy Information Pack listed under 'Attachments' on the vacancy listing on our website for more details about the role and the application process, or click 'Apply Online' to submit an application.

Don't feel you meet all of the criteria? At SMG, we are committed to building a workforce that is open for all, and welcome you to apply, even if your experience doesn't fit perfectly. With your transferable skills, you could be the right candidate for this, or other opportunities that we have.

What we offer

Joining us as an employee, you will have the opportunity to develop your career in a world-class museum group. We understand that work/life balance and wellbeing is crucial to our colleagues, so we offer the perks listed below, as well as support for things that happen in life such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.

• Support with personal and professional development
• 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced contributory pension
• Unmind App and other wellbeing support
• Interest-free loans
• Days Out discounts
• Health & Dental Insurance

Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to foster a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.

Are you passionate about delivering the highest standards of quality in clinical trials?


Contribute to groundbreaking cancer research that improves outcomes and quality of life for the patient
Part-Time, open to 3 to 4 days work per week.
Flexible working arrangement - can be based in Sydney or Melbourne
Join a Leading Gynaecological Cancer Research Organization, committed and working tirelessly to develop groundbreaking treatments and improve the quality of life for patients.
They are a growing cancer trial collaborative group that accelerated their team growth over the last 4 years and has been working closely with over members across the life science industries with a vision to make a difference in advancing research that has the potential to transform the lives of patients with gynaecological, ovarian cancer.
We are seeking a dedicated Clinical Research Quality Assurance Lead to join this peak national gynaecological cancer research organization ... Click here to view more detail / apply for Clinical Research Quality Assurance Lead

18th September,
HAYLO People are experts in Personal Injury and General Insurance recruitment, we are partnered with  a highly established and well-recognized a multi-national consultancy business undergoing growth providing a new opportunity as a Technical Trainer L&D.  As a Technical Trainer  you will play a pivotal role in developing and elevating the technical competency of the claims management teams. Your responsibilities will include delivering engaging training sessions, providing practical support, and coaching staff on claims management processes, systems, and strategies. You will also oversee the delivery and coordination of the claims management trainee program. The role

Develop and deliver formal training sessions for claims management teams.
Provide individual coaching to enhance technical skills and proficiency.
Assist in developing training materials and resources.
Support staff in understanding and applying claims management processes and systems.
Oversee and coordinate the claims management trainee program.

... Click here to view more detail / apply for Technical Trainer ? L&D

Join us as a Data Research & Operations Intern and gain invaluable experience working with data that drives our business forward.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive market research to gather relevant data on talent acquisition trends, candidate profiles, and competitor landscape.
• Assist in data entry, management, and cleaning to ensure data integrity in our databases.
• Support the operations team in analyzing data for insights that improve recruitment processes and client satisfaction.
• Collaborate with various teams to help develop operational strategies based on gathered insights.
• Create visual reports and presentations to communicate research findings and operational metrics.
• Document processes and maintain accurate records of research methodologies and results.

• Currently pursuing a degree in Data Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Basic proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Google Sheets) and visualization software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• A positive attitude and a willingness to learn and adapt.

• Exposure to international markets and the opportunity to work with a diverse team
• Flexible remote working arrangements
• Career Progression
• Paid Time Off

Full-Time, Fixed-Term Position for 2 Years | Based at Westerns Hawkesbury Campus
$106,765 to $128,989 p.a. Inclusive of Superannuation Leave Loading
Do you want to be part of a cutting-edge research team that is shaping the future of sustainable agriculture?


Full-Time, Fixed-Term Position for 2 Years
Based at Westerns Hawkesbury Campus
$106,765 to $128,989 p.a. Inclusive of Superannuation Leave Loading

About Us Western Sydney University is a modern, forward-thinking, research-led university, located in the heart of Australias fastest-growing, economically significant region. The University has 11 campuses in Sydney, as well as campuses in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and Surabaya, Indonesia, with plans for two campuses in India. With over 200,000 alumni, almost 50,000 students, and approximately 3,500 staff, the University promotes a dynamic, inclusive, and innovative culture focused on research and dedicated to student-centered
... Click here to view more detail / apply for Ref 3803/24 Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Plant Molecular Biology and Mango Crop Genomics, Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment

At NIQ we are committed to helping our clients grow through a comprehensive understanding of consumer behaviour, and by leveraging on ongoing innovations in technology. Our work helps our clients set growth strategies, and determines what products or services you ultimately see in the market and how our clients drive their marketing and trade strategies. 

We are seeking out a self-motivated researcher, who is equally comfortable working independently and as part of a team managing local, regional and global studies. The role comes with an opportunity to work across a diverse range of sectors, categories, markets and business issues - and with a lot of autonomy to apply own thinking and expertise to design and execute Qualitative research projects. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Actively drive issue-based analyses, deliver proactive insights, and build effective analytical presentations and consultative storytelling to clients with insightful and actionable recommendations. 
• Deliver three aspects of actionable insights KPIs: (1) quality of data, (2) quality of analysis and (3) quality of delivery (incl. reporting and presentation). 
• Build strong relationships with clients through empathetic understanding of clients’ needs/requirements and consultative advisory. 
• Assist in driving continuous innovation and leverage new techniques and technologies into the field of qualitative research.

ABOUT YOU 

The Senior Executive for Qualitative Research, Consumer Insights assists the Consumer Insights at NIQ in leading the qualitative research team and is responsible for supporting the quality of research output as well as the engagement & client management of the practice area. He/she should be recognized and seen as having a strong interest in Qualitative research. Experience of working with (or previous academic studies within) Ethnography, Semiotics, Design thinking, UI/UX are also valuable to the role.

Full-Time, Fixed-Term Position for 3 Years | Based at Westerns Hawkesbury Campus
$106,765 to $128,989 p.a. Inclusive of Superannuation Leave Loading
Do you want to be part of a cutting-edge research team that is shaping the future of sustainable agriculture?


Full-Time, Fixed-Term Position for 3 Years
Based at Westerns Hawkesbury Campus
$106,765 to $128,989 p.a. Inclusive of Superannuation Leave Loading

About Us Western Sydney University is a modern, forward-thinking, research-led university, located in the heart of Australias fastest-growing, economically significant region. The University has 11 campuses in Sydney, as well as campuses in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and Surabaya, Indonesia, with plans for two campuses in India. With over 200,000 alumni, almost 50,000 students, and approximately 3,500 staff, the University promotes a dynamic, inclusive, and innovative culture focused on research and dedicated to student-centered
... Click here to view more detail / apply for Ref 3800/24 Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Plant Molecular Biology and Almond Crop Genomics, Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment

$90,199 to $101,022 per annum, plus 15.4% superannuation
Ongoing, Full-time
Sydney, NSW

Position Overview The Research Librarian works as part of the Federal Court of Australia Library Network to provide a high-quality library and information service to Judges and staff of the Federal Court of Australia (FCA), Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) and National Native Title Tribunal (NNTT). Reporting to the Manager, Library & Information Services, NSW & ACT, the Research Librarians primary responsibility is to provide a high-level reference and research services to Judges and staff.    The Research Librarian educates Judges and staff about library services and resources, through presentations and learning programs.  The Research Librarian actively promotes the Library and expands the awareness and use of the resources available. The Research Librarian assists the Manager, Library & Information Services, NSW & ACT, with the development of the library
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Full-time, fixed term 12 months Health Economics Research Fellow position at Camperdown
Great opportunity for a Research Fellow passionate about research in Health Economics
Help strengthen the Menzies research team at a time of expansion and considerable research opportunity
Base Salary ranging from $122,830- $145,858 17% superannuation

About the opportunity
An opportunity has arisen for a research only position in health economics at the Menzies Centre for Health Policy and Economics within the School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health.
The Menzies Centre for Health Policy and Economics is the leading independent voice on health policy in Australia, they focus on improving public health outcomes through policy innovation and practical implementation. With a program of community engagement, the Centre encourages informed debate about how Australians can influence health policy to ensure that it is consistent with their values ... Click here to view more detail / apply for Research Fellow (Health Economics)

Fundraising Events Manager

Do you have experience of planning and delivering large scale events in a venue? Do you want the opportunity to develop and deliver a series of fundraising and stewardship events that inspire people to engage and support our museums?

About us

The Fundraising and Partnerships Team are aiming to achieve an income target of £11.3 million by devising and delivering events that give our prospective and current donors an outstanding experience of the Science Museum Group.

We are now recruiting for a Fundraising Events Manager on a permanent, full-time contract working 35 hours per week.

This role can be based at any of our sites: Science Museum in London, Science and Industry Museum in Manchester, National Railway Museum in York, National Science and Media Museum in Bradford, with hybrid working also included.

About the role

As Fundraising Events Manager, you will develop and deliver a series of cultivation and stewardship events that attract, engage and retain high value supporters across all of our museums.

You will be working collaboratively with the Head of Supporter Engagement to ensure the planning and delivery of all events is seamless and supports the goals of the Fundraising and Partnerships team. Whilst also building good working practices with external suppliers and contractors local to each site to ensure value for money and high standards.

From bespoke tours and exclusive lectures to networking receptions and launch events, you will create a world-class supporter experience that inspires individuals, companies, and trusts to engage with and financially support the museums.

About you

Joining us, you will have proven experience of planning and delivering large scale events in a venue, ideally in a high value fundraising context or hospitality, corporate and other industries. You will possess advanced organisational, time management and project management skills alongside experience of managing budgets and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Crucially, you will be an effective communicator with the ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. You will have the ability to embrace imaginative and innovative solutions in addition to the creativity required to plan and deliver engaging events.

Applying

View the Vacancy Information Pack listed under 'Attachments' on the vacancy listing on our website for more details about the role and the application process, or click 'Apply Online' to submit an application.

Don't feel you meet all of the criteria? At SMG, we are committed to building a workforce that is open for all, and welcome you to apply, even if your experience doesn't fit perfectly. With your transferable skills, you could be the right candidate for this, or other opportunities that we have.

What we offer

Joining us as an employee, you will have the opportunity to develop your career in a world-class museum group. We understand that work/life balance and wellbeing is crucial to our colleagues, so we offer the perks listed below, as well as support for things that happen in life such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.

• Support with personal and professional development
• 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced contributory pension
• Unmind App and other wellbeing support
• Interest-free loans
• Days Out discounts
• Health & Dental Insurance

Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to foster a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.

You are a leader and change agent with a passion for empowering people to reach their potential
We are undergoing one of Australia?s largest digital transformations using AI technologies
Together we can reimagine banking for millions of customers
Please note that we have two opportunities- onw within our Business Lending Transformation and Strategic AI Solutions team and another within our Channels AI Solutions Digital

Do work that matters
As a Senior Manager in the Business Bank?s Customer, Channels & Data AI Centre of Excellence, you will play a key role in developing & executing AI initiatives and strategies to uplift the capability of practitioners and leaders alike. You will be the driving force that will help build the AI capability across the whole group and work through various levels across the businesses to embed the knowledge required to deliver on our business and customer ... Click here to view more detail / apply for Senior Manager, Data Science and AI(Business Banking)

Business Analyst Consultant
Customer Science Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (Hybrid)

About you
Are you passionate about making a difference through customer-focused service strategy, operational excellence and project implementation? Do you love working with others to see them succeed? Would you like to be part of a skilled and passionate team that is transforming Australian organisation services into global leaders?

Background
Customer Science is a fast-growing Customer Experience, Digital Transformation, Service Consulting firm. Our mission is to help Australian companies bring their customer and digital vision to life and deliver globally leading services. We provide practical advice so that we can guarantee to our clients they will get a solution that can be implemented and deliver a sustainable benefit. We have already had great success working with leading brands, Government and industry to make life better for all Australians.

About you:
We are looking for experienced Business Analyst knowledge in Contact Centres with customer experience and operational transformation. A collaborative and inspirational driver of change who is passionate about customer experience and creating significant customer and operational solutions. You will drive customer loyalty, employee engagement, optimise operations, increase value, and deliver exceptional sustainable solutions.

· Strong customer service and analytical skills
· Effective communication and problem-solving skills
· Ability to make sound evidence-based decisions under pressure
· Proven skills in defining, prioritising and organising competing tasks to meet deadlines
· Sound knowledge of business analysis processes
· Ability to transform a concept into a comprehensive requirement specification
· Knowledge of industry standards and benchmarks
· Willingness to learn the current and future IT environment

Experience required:
• 3 or more years’ experience as a Business Analyst managing customer experience, process improvement, change management or similar functions in a Contact Centre. Perhaps you have a been a Contact Centre Manager or Team Leader.
• Expertise in identifying key drivers of the customer experience
• Ability to identify an initiative's impact on customer experience and balance with other priorities including cost and other strategic imperatives
• Consulting experience
• Ability to influence decisions and gain consensus across different channels and lines of business
• Proven expertise in change management, process improvement or project management.
• Experience documenting business cases and processes
• Demonstrated high level of business process management expertise to develop and implement solutions
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
• · Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.

Personal Drive
· A creative person who is able to work independently and as part of a team.
· Passionate about making a difference for people through great service
· Loves seeing others succeed and creating win-win opportunities
· Wants to be part of and helping to build a successful growing team
· Quick learner

Next Steps
Does this sound like a good fit for you? Please send through your CV or reach out directly to Catherine Larroche on catherine.larroche@customerscience.com.au

Two (2) full time fixed term positions available for 12 months at the Matilda Centre
Opportunity for two research focused academics to join our team to work on prevention and youth-related projects
Base Salary $109,301 - $116,679 17% superannuation

About the opportunity
The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use provides a world-first synergy of leading epidemiological, prevention, early intervention, and treatment research and translation programs in substance use and mental disorders. The Matilda Centre brings together researchers in broad fields to share skills, integrate data, and harness new technologies to shed light on the nature and understanding of substance use and mental disorders as well as develop and trial innovative prevention, early intervention and treatment programs.
We are looking for two Postdoctoral Research Associates to contribute to our large program of prevention and youth-focused research at the ... Click here to view more detail / apply for Postdoctoral Research Associate ? Mental Health and Substance Use

Workshop Manager

Do you have experience managing, mentoring or leading others in a workshop environment? Do you want to support daily museum operations including the maintenance and repair of hands-on electro-mechanical exhibits?

About us

The Gallery Services department provides technical services across the Science Museum, maintaining a diverse array of interactive exhibits and displays. This skilled technical team supports the museum in delivering an ambitious programme of activities ensuring a high-quality visitor experience. The workshop is equipped with both engineering and woodwork machines, as well as a laser cutter, 3D printer and welding facilities.

We are recruiting for a Workshop Manager to join our electromechanical team to oversee workshop activities and manage the engineering apprentices through their final years of study. This role is based at the Science Museum in London, working full-time (36 hours per week) on a fixed-term contract for 23 months.

About the role

As Workshop Manager you will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance and operation of the workshop, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. You will line manage two apprentices, supporting them through their studies and ensuring their ongoing safety. You will develop and run toolbox talks and other training materials to keep the wider team of technicians up to date on best practice.

You will also support daily museum operations, the maintenance and repair of hands-on electro-mechanical exhibits, including making replacement parts using a range of hand and machine tools. In addition to supporting the operation of our historic working objects such as the Burnley Mill Steam Engine.

About you

You will have a time served engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification and experience of managing, mentoring or leading others in a workshop environment. You will have a good understanding of workshop processed and health and safety, with previous experience in management of workshop machinery and procedures.

You will be an effective collaborator, able to work with a team possessing a wide range of different experience and backgrounds, in a friendly and approachable manner, with a proactive and positive approach to teaching others about how things work.

Applying

View the Vacancy Information Pack listed under 'Attachments' on the vacancy listing on our website for more details about the role and the application process, or click 'Apply Online' to submit an application.

Don't feel you meet all of the criteria? At SMG, we are committed to building a workforce that is open for all, and welcome you to apply, even if your experience doesn't fit perfectly. With your transferable skills, you could be the right candidate for this, or other opportunities that we have.

What we offer

Joining us as an employee, you will have the opportunity to develop your career in a world-class museum group. We understand that work/life balance and wellbeing is crucial to our colleagues, so we offer the perks listed below, as well as support for things that happen in life such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.

• Support with personal and professional development
• 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced contributory pension
• Unmind App and other wellbeing support
• Interest-free loans
• Days Out discounts
• Health & Dental Insurance

Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to foster a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.

About Resolution Life
At Resolution Life, we are resolutely committed to protecting the financial futures entrusted to us.
For customers, advisers, companies and the industry, we are making an impact worldwide.
Resolution Life is a global life insurance group focusing on reinsurance and the acquisition and ongoing management of portfolios of life insurance policies.
Resolution Life Australasia, manage ~$30 billion in assets, service over 1 million customers with superannuation, investments and life insurance policies and have over employees across Australia and New Zealand.
Why us?
We are committed to providing our customers with peace of mind that their life insurance, superannuation, and investment policies are in safe and trusted hands for the long term, through providing quality investment management, competitive premiums and excellent customer service.
We are one of the first life insurers globally to operate in an entirely Enterprise Agile environment and ... Click here to view more detail / apply for Actuarial Analyst