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Agriculture, Food & Veterinary Science jobs at UK universities

Roles in agriculture, food science, animal science and veterinary medicine — from crop and soil research to clinical teaching posts at vet schools.

There are 19 live vacancies across 8 institutions, including The Royal Veterinary College, Harper Adams University and University of Cambridge. Advertised salaries range from £7,539 to £82,136 a year.

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Research Assistant /Research Associate

Newcastle University · School of Natural and Environmental Science, Agriculture and Food Systems Group

Newcastle Fixed-term £34,630–£46,970 / year
Posted 12 Nov
Closes in 13 days
Posted 12 Nov
Closes in 13 days

University Assistant Professor/Associate Professor

University of Cambridge · Department of Plant Sciences

Cambridge Permanent £48,337–£68,817 / year
Posted 12 Nov
Closes 6 Jan 2027
Posted 12 Nov
Closes 6 Jan 2027

Dispensary Registered Veterinary Nurse

The Royal Veterinary College · Queen Mother Hospital for Animals

Potters Bar Permanent £11,966–£13,027 / year
Posted 11 Nov
Closes in 12 days
Posted 11 Nov
Closes in 12 days

Botanical Research Technician

Newcastle University · School of NES

Newcastle Fixed-term £30,180–£31,861 / year
Posted 10 Nov
Closes in 7 days
Posted 10 Nov
Closes in 7 days

Teaching Support Technician - Large Animal/Clinical Skills Teaching Facilities (Internal only, Fixed term)

University of Nottingham · School of Veterinary Medicine and Science

Sutton Bonington Fixed-term Not specified
Posted 10 Nov
Closes in 10 days
Posted 10 Nov
Closes in 10 days

Determining AI-driven soil health benchmarks for UK agricultural systems PhD

Cranfield University

Cranfield Fixed-term £21,805–£21,805 / year
Posted 9 Nov
Closes 6 Jan 2027
Posted 9 Nov
Closes 6 Jan 2027

Equine Client Services Co-ordinator

The Royal Veterinary College · RVC Equine

Potters Bar Permanent £29,915–£32,568 / year
Posted 5 Nov
Closes in 6 days
Posted 5 Nov
Closes in 6 days

Emergency & Critical Care Registered Veterinary Nurse

The Royal Veterinary College

Potters Bar Permanent £21,300–£25,310 / year
Posted 4 Nov
Closes in 6 days
Posted 4 Nov
Closes in 6 days

Veterinary Surgeon

The Royal Veterinary College · Staff Clinician

London Permanent £46,031–£57,999 / year
Posted 4 Nov
Closes in 4 days
Posted 4 Nov
Closes in 4 days

Research Associate/ Fellow in Digital Agriculture (Fixed Term)

University of Nottingham · Centre for Sustainable Agricultural Systems, School of Biosciences

Sutton Bonington Fixed-term Grade not specified
Posted 4 Nov
Closes in 7 days
Posted 4 Nov
Closes in 7 days

Herdsperson Permanent, Full Time (45 hours per week)

Harper Adams University · Support Staff

Newport Permanent £35,700–£38,749 / year
Posted 2 Nov
Closes 4 Jan 2027
Posted 2 Nov
Closes 4 Jan 2027

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Pathology

Keele University · Harper & Keele Veterinary School

Keele Permanent £48,822–£69,488 / year
Posted 1 Nov
Posted 1 Nov

Teaching Professor designated Principal Radiologist

University of Cambridge · Department of Veterinary Medicine

Cambridge Permanent £70,878–£82,136 / year
Posted 31 Oct
Closes 30 Nov 2026
Posted 31 Oct
Closes 30 Nov 2026

Equine Diagnostic Imaging Technician - Part Time

The Royal Veterinary College · Animal Care

Potters Bar Permanent £29,915–£32,568 / year
Posted 23 Oct
Closes in 9 days
Posted 23 Oct
Closes in 9 days

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) (Spay & Neuter Clinic)

The University of Surrey · School of Veterinary Medicine

London Permanent £7,539–£8,213 / year
Posted 19 Oct
Closes 27 Nov 2026
Posted 19 Oct
Closes 27 Nov 2026

Staff Clinician/Lecturer in Equine Diagnostic Imaging - CET

The Royal Veterinary College · Department of Clinical Science and Services

Hatfield Permanent Competitive Salary
Posted 13 Oct
Closes in 2 days
Posted 13 Oct
Closes in 2 days

Senior Lecturer in Equine Diagnostic Imaging

The Royal Veterinary College · Department of Clinical Science and Services

Hawkshead Permanent Competitive Salary
Posted 12 Oct
Closes in 2 days
Posted 12 Oct
Closes in 2 days

Self-Funded PhD/MPhil Research Degree- Oct 2027

Harper Adams University · Self-Funded Research Degrees

Newport Fixed-term Self-funded
Posted 9 Oct
Closes 30 Jul 2027
Posted 9 Oct
Closes 30 Jul 2027

Self-Funded PhD/MPhil Research Degree- May 2027

Harper Adams University · Self-Funded Research Degrees

Newport Fixed-term Self-funded
Posted 9 Oct
Closes 28 Feb 2027
Posted 9 Oct
Closes 28 Feb 2027