We have an exciting research opportunity to join the Centre for Nutrition, Exercise and Metabolism ( CNEM ) in the Department for Health at the University of Bath, UK. CNEM is thriving part of the University, comprising ~50 staff and research students across Health and Life Sciences. We are looking for a Research Associate with a background in human physiology, biosciences, nutrition, or metabolism to work on a new project grant supported by BBSRC and industry. The purpose of this post is to lead and co-ordinate a human randomised controlled trial that will investigate the metabolic impact of synbiotic supplementation on cardiometabolic health. This highly collaborative project will be based at Bath under the supervision of Professor Dylan Thompson, Professor Javier Gonzalez, Dr Francoise Koumanov and Dr Jean-Philippe Walhin. It involves collaborators in Leeds (Professor Kieran Tuohy) and scientists working for the industrial partner. This is a fixed-term position, expected until 31 August 2028. About you The successful candidate will have experience of conducting studies with human volunteers, including the handling of blood and/or tissue samples and either short or longer-term interventions (e.g., dietary interventions). Other relevant experience would be valuable, such as prior experience of working with stable isotopes and/or the analysis of human samples using advanced techniques (e.g., mass spectrometry). This position is an excellent opportunity to develop skills in state-of-the-art techniques, and to be part of an academic-industry collaborative project. What we can offer you: 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, so we 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 are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader ; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. 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 We are committed to continually expanding our benefits to better support you and enhance your experience with us. Find out more about our benefits. Find out from our staff what makes the University of Bath a great place to work. Follow us @UniofBath and @UniofBathJobs on X for more information. Closing Date: 20 Aug 2025 Department: Education & Research Salary: £38,784 to £46,049