University of Leicester in United Kingdom invites application for vacant Research and Academic Positions, a public research university based in Leicester, England, United Kingdom.
Research and Academic Positions
Pro Vice-Chancellor and Head of College of Life Sciences
Vacancy ID:
12762
Location:
Leicester
School/Division:
College of Life Sciences
Vacancy terms:
Full-time, Permanent. The appointment is initially for a four year period with the potential for a further four year term then offered as a professorial role
Salary details:
Competitive
Hours per week:
37.5
Advert closes midnight on:
14 Jan 2026
The University of Leicester is renowned for its world-changing research and high-quality, inspirational teaching, and proud to have been awarded a Gold rating in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), reflecting our outstanding student experience and outcomes. Our commitment to excellence has also been recognised through recent accolades, including being named the Daily Mail University of…Save Job
Research Associate
Vacancy ID:
12737
Location:
Hybrid Working
School/Division:
Heritage and Culture
Vacancy terms:
Full-time , fixed term contract from 01 March 2026 till 28 February 2030
Salary details:
Grade 7 – £39,906 per annum, pro-rata if part-time
Hours per week:
37.5
Advert closes midnight on:
31 Jan 2026
An opportunity is available for a 4-year full-time (100% FTE) Post-Doctoral Research and Innovation Associate to join a large and ambitious AHRC-funded research project exploring and addressing the museum attendance and benefit gap. Despite significant investment in museums, people who participate in and benefit from state-sponsored cultural forms including museums, continue to be m…Save Job
Senior Research Associate in Health Economics
Vacancy ID:
12636
Location:
Leicester
School/Division:
Cardiovascular Sciences
Vacancy terms:
Full-time, fixed term contract until 31 December 2026
Salary details:
£50,253 – £56,535
Hours per week:
37.5
Advert closes midnight on:
04 Jan 2026
We are seeking an experienced Senior Research Associate in Health Economics to join our Department of Cardiovascular Sciences. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to multidisciplinary research funded by NIHR programmes, focusing on systematic reviews, economic analyses, and decision-analytic modelling. You will work closely with clinicians, statisticians, and healthcare methodologists …Save Job
Lecturer in Optometry
Vacancy ID:
11879
Location:
Leicester
School/Division:
Healthcare
Vacancy terms:
Full-time, or job share considered, Permanent
Salary details:
Grade 8 – £46,049 to £56,535 per annum, pro-rata if part-time
Hours per week:
37.5
Advert closes midnight on:
07 Jan 2026
An informal evening briefing for interested applicants will be held via Microsoft Teams Live on Wednesday 17th December at 7:00 pm. Attendees will be anonymous. Those interested in learning more about the responsibilities of the role and what it will entail are invited to contact Professor Christian French on christian.french@leicester.ac.uk to be added to the attendance list. We…Save Job
Operations Manager
Vacancy ID:
12433
Location:
Leicester
School/Division:
Estates and Campus Services
Vacancy terms:
Part-time (0.4 FTE, 15 hours per week) fixed term contract till 04 January 2028
Salary details:
Grade 7 – £39,906 to £46,049 per annum, pro-rata
Hours per week:
14
Advert closes midnight on:
17 Dec 2025
The University of Leicester is seeking a proactive and experienced Security Operations Manager to support the delivery of high-quality, customer-focused security services across the campus. Working within Estates and Digital Services, you will play a key role in leading and developing the operational security teams, ensuring consistent standards, effective deployment, and compliance with Univ…Save Job
Technology Manager
Vacancy ID:
12631
Location:
Hybrid Working
School/Division:
College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities
Vacancy terms:
Part-time (0.5 FTE, 18.75 hours per week ) , fixed term contract till 31 March 2028
Salary details:
Grade 8 – £50,253 to £56,535 per annum, pro-rata
Hours per week:
18.75
Advert closes midnight on:
23 Dec 2025
The Museum Data Service (MDS) is an innovative new digital infrastructure that aims to make the millions of object records held by UK museums available as FAIR data for research and countless other uses. Currently, over six million object records from over 150 accredited museums can be searched on the MDS site. The University of Leicester has secured grant funding from the UK’s Arts and Hum…Save Job
Research Associate in Refugee Studies
Vacancy ID:
12623
Location:
Hybrid Working
School/Division:
College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities
Vacancy terms:
Full-time, fixed term contract from 03 August 2026 to 31 January 2030
Salary details:
Grade 7 – £39,906 to £46,049 per annum, pro-rata if part-time
Hours per week:
37.5
Advert closes midnight on:
01 Feb 2026
We are seeking a Research Associates in Refugee Studies to join a multi-country research programme on LGBTIQ+ asylum and forced migration, based in the School of Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy at the University of Leicester. Working closely with Dr Diego García Rodríguez and a network of international partners, the post-holders will design, co-design and conduct…Save Job
Research Associate in Refugee Studies
Vacancy ID:
12592
Location:
Hybrid Working
School/Division:
College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities
Vacancy terms:
Full-time, fixed term contract from 03 August 2026 to 31 January 2030
Salary details:
Grade 7 – £39,906 to £46,049 per annum, pro-rata if part-time
Hours per week:
37.5
Advert closes midnight on:
01 Feb 2026
We are seeking a Research Associates in Refugee Studies to join a multi-country research programme on LGBTIQ+ asylum and forced migration, based in the School of Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy at the University of Leicester. Working closely with Dr Diego García Rodríguez and a network of international partners, the post-holders will design, co-design and conduc…Save Job
PCMS Operational Project Manager
Vacancy ID:
11557
Location:
Leicester
School/Division:
Student and Academic Services
Vacancy terms:
Full-time or job share, fixed term contract till 30 November 2026
Salary details:
Grade 7 – £39,906 to £46,049 per annum, pro-rata if part-time
Hours per week:
37.5
Advert closes midnight on:
16 Dec 2025
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a new institution-wide strategic project which will transform our approach to portfolio and curriculum management, strategically enhancing the University’s programme portfolio and the provision of high-quality education. This will be through the procurement and implementation of an appropriate curriculum management systems solution along…Save Job
Lecturer in Accounting (Teaching Focussed) – 2 positions available
Vacancy ID:
12292
Location:
Leicester
School/Division:
Accounting and Finance
Vacancy terms:
Full-time or job share, permanent
Salary details:
Grade 8 – £46,049 to £56,535 per annum, pro-rata if part-time
Hours per week:
37.5
Advert closes midnight on:
14 Dec 2025
We are seeking two Lecturers in Accounting (Teaching Focused). In this role, you will contribute to the delivery and development of our undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum, both on campus and through distance learning. You will play a key part in maintaining the School’s reputation for teaching excellence by engaging in curriculum development, supervising dissertations, and ensuring high st…Save Job
Teaching Fellow in Accounting or Finance – 2 positions available
Vacancy ID:
12256
Location:
Leicester
School/Division:
Accounting and Finance
Vacancy terms:
Full-time or job share, permanent
Salary details:
Grade 7 – £39,906 to £46,049 per annum, pro-rata if part-time
Hours per week:
37.5
Advert closes midnight on:
14 Dec 2025
We are seeking two Teaching Fellows in Accounting or Finance to join the University of Leicester School of Business. In this role, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality teaching across established programmes, supporting both campus-based and distance learning students. You will design and deliver engaging lectures, seminars, and online sessions, provide constructive feedback, and of…Save Job
Lecturer in Law for Accounting (Teaching Focused)
Vacancy ID:
12567
Location:
Leicester
School/Division:
Accounting and Finance
Vacancy terms:
Full-time or job share, permanent
Salary details:
Grade 8 – £46,049 to £56,535 per annum, pro-rata if part-time
Hours per week:
37.5
Advert closes midnight on:
14 Dec 2025
We are seeking a dedicated Lecturer in Law for Accounting. In this teaching-focused role, you will contribute to the delivery and development of our undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum, both in person and via distance learning. You will play a key part in maintaining the School’s reputation for excellence by engaging in high-quality teaching, scholarship, and administrative duties. You…Save Job
Associate Professor in Accounting (Teaching Focused)
Vacancy ID:
11202
Location:
Leicester
School/Division:
Accounting and Finance
Vacancy terms:
Full-time or job share, permanent
Salary details:
Grade 9 – £59,966 to £67,468 per annum, pro rata if part-time
Hours per week:
37.5
Advert closes midnight on:
14 Dec 2025
Due to continued growth in the School, we are looking to recruit an Associate Professor in Accounting. In this teaching focused role, you will provide inspiration and leadership to the delivery and development of the School’s undergraduate and taught postgraduate provision in accounting, working in line with the School’s Strategy. The successful applicant will provide academic and professional l…Save Job
Research Assistant
Vacancy ID:
12639
Location:
Leicester
School/Division:
Cardiovascular Sciences
Vacancy terms:
Full-time, or job share considered, fixed term contract until 28 February 2027
Salary details:
Grade 6 – £33,002 to £37,694 per annum, pro-rata if part-time
Hours per week:
37.5
Advert closes midnight on:
10 Dec 2025
In this role you will be joining the project, STIM-HD: The use of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) as a treatment for sarcopenia in people on haemodialysis. This research is funded by a NIHR EME grant to measure the effect of a 3-month NMES programme on muscle strength, quality of life, and measures of physical function compared to standard care for haemodialysis patients. …Save Job
Primary Care Fellow
Vacancy ID:
12628
Location:
Leicester
School/Division:
Global, Lifestyle and Metabolic Health
Vacancy terms:
Part-time (0.2FTE, 8 hours per week), fixed term contract for 15 months
Salary details:
Clinical Below Consultant
Hours per week:
8
Advert closes midnight on:
16 Dec 2025
This is an exciting opportunity for a fully qualified General Practitioner, with an interest in research, to work in a multidisciplinary team comprising clinicians, epidemiologists, statisticians, psychologists and social scientists. The University of Leicester was ranked in the Research Excellence Framework (REF2021) as 2nd for Clinical Medicine (UoA1), with 95% of our submission ranked world-le…Save Job
Research Associate in Advanced Space Manufacturing Technology
Vacancy ID:
12594
Location:
Leicester
School/Division:
Computing and Mathematical Sciences
Vacancy terms:
Full-time or job share, fixed term contract to 26 February 2027
Salary details:
Grade 7 – £39,906 to £46,049 per annum, pro-rata if part-time
Hours per week:
37.5
Advert closes midnight on:
11 Dec 2025
We are seeking a Research Associate to join the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Leicester. This exciting role is part of the UK Space Agency-funded project, a collaboration between the University and TWI Ltd, focused on pioneering space robotic welding technology for in-orbit repair and assembly. You will lead research in areas such as digital twin development, …Save Job
I-REACCH Evaluation Research Associate
Vacancy ID:
12585
Location:
Hybrid Working
School/Division:
Computing and Mathematical Sciences
Vacancy terms:
Full-time or job share, fixed term contract from 05 January 2026 to 31 October 2026
Salary details:
Grade 7 – £39,906 per annum, pro-rata if part-time
Hours per week:
37.5
Advert closes midnight on:
08 Jan 2026
Are you passionate about improving research culture across the Higher Education sector? The Wellcome Trust has funded a team of researchers to find new ways to innovate, influence policy, and make a difference to staff and student participation in how we work together and empathise with each other. You will pro-actively help to shape the future direction of research culture at the Unive…Save Job
Senior Sports Turf Operative
Vacancy ID:
12378
Location:
Leicester
Salary details:
Grade 4: £24,590 – £26,707 PA
Hours per week:
35
Advert closes midnight on:
12 Dec 2025
As a Senior Sports Turf Operative at the Universi ty of Leicester, you will take a leading role in maintaining and developing our high-quality sports grounds across Stoughton Road and Manor Road. You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day planning and delivery of maintenance programmes for grass and astro-turf pitches, cricket facilities, and wider grounds, ensuring they are safe, compliant, and …Save Job
Lecturer in Clinical Psychology
Vacancy ID:
11759
Location:
Leicester
School/Division:
Psychology and Vision Sciences
Vacancy terms:
Part-time (0.4 FTE) and fixed term contract for 12 months or until the return of the postholder, whichever is sooner
Salary details:
Grade 8 – £45,413 to £55,755 per annum, pro-rata if part-time
Hours per week:
15
Advert closes midnight on:
09 Dec 2025
The School of Psychology and Vision Sciences is looking to appoint a Lecturer in Clinical Psychology to contribute to our highly-regarded Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. You will be a member of our Programme’s core team and, with a teaching-focused role, you will be responsible for teaching, assessment and research supervision, alongside other activities which support the DClinPsy Pr…Save Job
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Vacancy ID:
12535
Location:
Leicester
School/Division:
Psychology and Vision Sciences
Vacancy terms:
Full-time, or job share considered, fixed term contract from 1st February 2026 to 31 May 2028
Salary details:
Grade 7 – £39,906 to £42,254 per annum due to external funding restrictions, pro-rata if part-time
Hours per week:
37.5
Advert closes midnight on:
09 Dec 2025
Join our team at the University of Leicester as a Post-Doctoral Researcher. You will work on an important project aiming to improve early diagnosis of retinoblastoma, a childhood eye cancer, using advanced imaging and data analysis. In this role, you will: Develop and apply AI tools to analyse eye images Work with hospitals across the UK to collect and study pati…Save Job
