Research Assistant

University of Westminster; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in London is seeking a full-time research assistant to support its Centre of Nutraceuticals in delivering an industry-funded project focused on a novel nutritional supplement for metabolic health. The role involves assisting with research duties, participant recruitment, and maintaining documentation in a state-of-the-art lab. Ideal candidates should have a background in nutrition or sports science and relevant experience with human trials. The position offers a dynamic environment and opportunities for innovation.

Qualifications

• Assisting in research laboratory duties for project delivery.
• Conducting participant recruitment and processing samples.
• Maintaining records and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support the research team in project execution.
• Manage consumable orders and costs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues in a dynamic environment.

Skills

Background in nutrition/sports science

Experience in human research trials

Job description

Department/School
Liberal Arts and Sciences, School of Life Sciences

Location
Central London

This post is full time and permanent, working 35 hours per week.

We are seeking to appoint a research assistant to assist the Centre of Nutraceuticals research team in delivering an industry-funded project. The project is part of the research enterprise activities at the Centre for Nutraceuticals, University of Westminster and is aimed at working towards the assessment and development of a novel nutritional supplement related to metabolic health. The project is anticipated to contribute significantly to knowledge in the field and lead to market innovation.

The postholder will be part of the Centre for Nutraceuticals, within the School of Life Sciences. The Centre for Nutraceuticals is a global first-of-its-kind initiative in the area of nutraceuticals, supplements, and functional foods, acting as a catalyst for improving health and wellbeing, guided by research, innovation and partnerships with sector-leading organisations. https://www.westminster.ac.uk/research/groups-and-centres/centre-for-nutraceuticals

We are seeking a research assistant with a background in nutrition/sports science and experience of being involved in human research trials. The post holder will be expected to assist the Centre team and work alongside the research associate and principal investigators in delivering this project. The post holder will conduct general research laboratory duties to ensure smooth day-to-day working by keeping track of consumable orders and costs, assisting with participant recruitment, processing participant samples, and maintaining records and documentation. The postholder will work in a dynamic environment within our state-of-the-art facilities in Central London, supported by a multidisciplinary team of colleagues. Interviews will be held in the week of 26th February 2026, with the post scheduled to commence in early March 2026.

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Closing date: midnight on 19 February 2026

Interviews are likely to be held on: 27 February 2026