155 Research Roles jobs in the United Kingdom

Your new company
Excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and growing property consultancy who work with commercial, industrial and residential property. You will be joining their highly reputable property valuation division as a Property Research Assistant. This is an excellent entry-level role providing opportunity to begin a career within property and gain an understanding of the sector. Further progression opportunities are available.

Your new role
As the Property Research Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the valuations team by sourcing comparable property data and assist with planning future instructions. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a keen interest in property, strong research and analytical skills and a desire to grow within the property industry. As part of the role, you will research and compile comparable property data to support valuation reports, which will include monitoring property portals and local market trends and writing final reports. You will also maintain and update internal databases with relevant property information and follow up on valuation leads and assist in nurturing client relationships.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful for this role, you should be educated to degree level and have an interest in the property sector. Strong attention to detail and analytical skills is essential and you must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will benefit from a competitive salary, pension and excellent career progression opportunities.

What you need to do now
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Your new company
Excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and growing property consultancy who work with commercial, industrial and residential property. You will be joining their highly reputable property valuation division as a Property Research Assistant. This is an excellent entry-level role providing opportunity to begin a career within property and gain an understanding of the sector. Further.

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Crop Trials Research Assistant

• Are you passionate about agricultural research and ready to take your crop trials experience to the next level in a permanent, full-time role?

• Do you have a strong foundation in crop husbandry, field trials or agronomy, and a drive to contribute to agricultural innovation?

• Are you looking for a research-based role with a competitive salary, private healthcare, bonus scheme, and opportunities for technical growth - right here in the West Midlands?

Location of the Job:

West Midlands.

Salary and Benefits Package:

• Paying £26,000 - £29,000 salary depending on experience.
• Up to 10% bonus.
• Private health care.
• Company pension scheme.
• 25 days holiday plus public bank holidays.

Additional information:

• This is a permanent full-time position.
• Based at the research facility in the West Midlands.

About The Company:

Delivering innovative crop solutions to support the agricultural and farming industry.

The Job Role Details:

As Crop Trials Research Assistant you will be responsible for researching and developing a wide range of agricultural crops to support the Research Agronomists and Station Manager.

Key Responsibilities:
You will…

• Conduct R&D activities, including application, planting, sampling, assessment, recording, analysing and harvesting of crop commodities.
• Work on field and glasshouse studies on range of crops including cereals, potatoes, oilseed rape and vegetables.
• Prepare and handle seed stocks and chemical stocks for maintenance and treatments on field studies.
• Support the Research Agronomist with the effective execution and coordination of all research activities in your area of operations. Ensuring that high quality trials are implemented, maintained, assessed and the resulting data reported to stakeholders in a timely and efficient manner.
• Maintain good communication with the local team and regional / global stakeholders.
• Keep up to date and work within relevant field methodologies, including where appropriate EPPO and country testing guidelines.
• Within your area of operations, stay up to date with developments in agricultural best practices and act as a point of contact for any technical queries.
• Actively participate and contribute to the growth of the company portfolio.
• Ensure safe and compliant use and storage of all chemical products by maintaining a zero tolerance for any contaminations at and around the site.
• Analyse and present data utilising specialist software.
• Ensure that all activities at the site are compliant with corporate rules and that a safe working environment is maintained.

Ideal Person Skills & Qualifications:
You will have / be…

• At least 2 years' experience in a similar role - crop trials, R&D, crop husbandry, field trials or agronomy.
• Agriculture, Agronomy, Life science or similar (BSc, equivalent or higher).
• PA1 - NPTC Certificate.
• PA6 - NPTC Certificate.
• Full UK Drivers Licence.
• IT literate.
• Excellent communication skills and self-motivated.

Desirable skills but not essential or required:

• PA2, PA11, PA9, PA4.
• BASIS qualification in Crop Protection.

The above qualifications / certificates are desirable but not essential as training on this could be provided.

How to apply : Please click on the apply now button.

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We thank all applicants who apply for this role. However, please be advised that only those short listed for an interview will be contacted. Please be assured that your job application will be managed in complete confidence and your personal details will not be passed to any third party without your prior permission.

Established in 2013, Agricultural and Farming Jobs provide outstanding recruitment head-hunting and job advertising services. We are the trusted recruitment partner of choice to industry leading organisations across the UK and Internationally. We recruit specifically for all roles within the sectors of: Agriculture, Farming, Horticulture, Food and Fresh Produce, Vet, Pet and Animal Health, Agrochemicals, Fertilisers and Seeds, Software and Technology, Machinery, Technical and Engineering and specialist Education.

The Tobacco Control Research Group, part of the Centre for 21^st Century Public Health, is seeking a Research Assistant to join their friendly and dynamic team of multi-disciplinary researchers, working at the cutting edge of public health research.

About the role

As a Research Assistant for TobaccoTactics, you will work with academics, researchers and professional colleagues to:

• Investigate topics and themes relevant to the group’s research and TobaccoTactics publication plans
• Help to maintain and update content and databases published on the TobaccoTactics site
• Share knowledge with and provide support to external partners and contribute to training programmes run by the Tobacco Control Research Group

Our ideal candidate will be:

• Skilled at crafting clear, accurate and compelling writing to complement the existing TobaccoTactics content
• Experienced in preparing, conducting and recording research
• Motivated to update your knowledge and understanding in the field of work
• Will not have any conflicts of interest in the forms of past work or close relationships with those who work for the tobacco industry

Additional information

The role is based on the University of Bath campus and offered on a full-time, fixed term basis until 31 August 2026. 

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Karin Silver ( ), or Raouf Alebshehy ( ). 

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader ; autism friendly university , committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff . 

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family-friendly workplace  
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

Find out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work as well as following us X and LinkedIn .

Closing Date: 05 Aug 2025

Department: Education & Research

Salary: £30,805 to £37,174

The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) tackles humanity’s greatest challenges by turning science and technology into impactful global solutions. Focused on areas like health, food security, sustainable agriculture, climate change, clean energy, and robotics in an era of artificial intelligence. EIT blends groundbreaking research with practical applications to deliver lasting results.

A cornerstone of EIT mission is its upcoming 300,000-square-foot research facility at the Oxford Science Park, set to open in 2027. This cutting-edge campus will feature advanced labs, an oncology and preventative care clinic, and collaborative spaces to strengthen its partnership with the University of Oxford. It will also host the Ellison Scholars, driving innovation for societal benefit.

The Generative Biology Institute (GBI) at the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) aims to overcome two major challenges in making biology engineerable: 1) the ability to precisely synthesize entire genomes, and 2) understanding which DNA sequences will create biological systems that perform desired functions. Solving these challenges will unlock the potential of biology for transformative solutions in health, sustainability, agriculture, and more. GBI will house 30 groups and over 300 researchers, supported by cutting-edge facilities and sustained funding to address global challenges and advance biology engineering.

EIT fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and resilience, valuing diverse expertise to drive sustainable solutions to humanity’s enduring challenges.

Wellcome SynHG

 Professor Chin is the lead Principal Investigator on the Wellcome Synthetic Human Genome (SynHG) project, for which research will be conducted at GBI in Oxford. The aim of the five-year multi-centre project (supported by £10m of funding) is to develop the foundational and scalable tools, technology and methods needed to synthesise large sections of human genomes/chromosomes. Through programmable synthesis of genetic material the aim is to unlock a deeper understanding of life, leading to potential acceleration of the development of safe, targeted, cell-based therapies, and opening entire new fields of research in human health. The project aims to achieve reliable genome design and synthesis – engineering cells to have specific functions – which will be a major milestone in modern biology. A dedicated social science program will support the research.

Job Summary:  

EIT is looking for enthusiastic Research Assistants to join the Wellcome SynHG team based at GBI.  The Research Assistants will support the Wellcome SynHG research project, assist in the development of laboratory capabilities and contribute to the preparation of scientific reports and presentations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in scientific studies and experiments by collecting and analysing data under the guidance of the senior scientists, taking on increasing responsibility as research progresses
• Design experiments to achieve the aims of the Grant and carry them out in coordination with the advances of the other Group members
• Perform routine laboratory tasks such as preparing samples, setting up equipment, and maintaining lab safety protocols
• Analyse experimental data using software tools. Prepare reports and presentations of findings
• Support the Research Group in the development of written materials, including publications, conference presentations and laboratory protocols
• Carry out desk-based research to establish the state of the art in scientific areas related to the grant
• Stay current on scientific advancements and technologies related to the field of synthetic biology through journals, conferences, and other academic resources
• Provide general day-to-day support to the wider team and any other duties requested of you by your group leader

Requirements

Essential & Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience:  

• A degree in a relevant scientific field (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Computer Science)
• Previous experience in working in a research laboratory (e.g. experience in mammalian cell culture and engineering, cloning and basic molecular biology skills, basic understanding of biological software; desirable: experience in genomic data analysis)
• Ability to work effectively in a high-growth, fast-paced, dynamic environment.  
• Highly organised with an ability to manage multiple projects. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, inter-personal skills, and the ability to work with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds. 
• Experience with problem solving involving multiple internal and external stakeholders

Benefits

We offer the following salary and benefits:

• Salary: Competitive
• Enhanced holiday pay
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance
• Hospital Cash Plan
• Therapy Services
• Perk Box
• Electrical Car Scheme

Why work for EIT:

At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact!

Terms of Appointment:

• You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary.
• You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford.
• During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme.

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

• Creating new ideas for novel advanced materials
• Synthesizing new materials for various technical applications like window films, inks, conductive coatings, Laser Marking, Dispersions
• Upscaling laboratory procedures into pilot plant scale
• Solving technical challenges in new product development
• Working collaboratively with other team members and customers
• Providing customer technical support
• Analysing performance of competitive products in customer applications
• Demonstrating performance of products in various applications

• MSc or PhD in Inorganic Chemistry, Material Science or related discipline
• Preferably knowledge in one of the fields: inks, coatings, polymer processing, Laser Marking, Nanodispersions
• Systematic approach to tasks
• Roll-up sleeves, initiative, and self-motivating mentality
• Creativity and innovative approach to tasks

• Creating new ideas for novel advanced materials
• Synthesizing new materials for various technical applications like window films, inks, conductive coatings, Laser Marking, Dispersions
• Upscaling laboratory procedures into pilot plant scale
• Solving technical challenges in new product development
• Working collaboratively with other team members and customers
• Providing customer technical support
• Analysing performance of competitive products in customer applications
• Demonstrating performance of products in various applications

• MSc or PhD in Inorganic Chemistry, Material Science or related discipline
• Preferably knowledge in one of the fields: inks, coatings, polymer processing, Laser Marking, Nanodispersions
• Systematic approach to tasks
• Roll-up sleeves, initiative, and self-motivating mentality
• Creativity and innovative approach to tasks