Research and Academic Positions at University of Leicester, a public research university based in Leicester, England, United Kingdom
Nursery Nurse
Vacancy ID:4097Location:LeicesterDepartment:Human ResourcesVacancy terms:Full time, permanentSalary details:Grade 1 – £17,899Hours per week:35Advert closes midnight on:28 Oct 2021An exciting opportunity has arisen to continue your nursery nursing career in our highly popular and ambitious nursery at the University of Leicester In this varied role, you will learn on the job, providing the best possible care and education to the children to promote health, growth and development and to ensure that they achieve the best possible start in life. You will achiev…Save JobMore Info Apply
Teaching Fellow in International Relations (Distance Learning) (5 positions available)
Vacancy ID:3816Location:LeicesterDepartment:History, Politics and International RelationsVacancy terms:Part time (0.2 fte), permanentSalary details:Grade 7 – £35,326 to £40,927 (pro-rata)Hours per week:7.5Advert closes midnight on:28 Oct 2021International Relations at Leicester is a thriving subject group based in the School of History, Politics and International Relations within the College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities. Our growing team of over 20 staff has particular specialisms in Global Ethics and Political Theory, Intelligence and Security and Strategic Studies. Our MA by Distance Learning programmes are highly…Save JobMore Info Apply
Lecturer in International Relations
Vacancy ID:3589Location:LeicesterDepartment:History, Politics and International RelationsVacancy terms:Full time, permanentSalary details:Grade 8 – £40,927 to £50,296 per annumHours per week:37.5Advert closes midnight on:04 Nov 2021International Relations at Leicester is a thriving subject group located in the School of History, Politics & International Relations which is part of the College of Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities. The School is located at the heart of the University campus within easy reach of the railway station and the lively city centre with a range of cultural activities. Joining a team of over twenty st…Save JobMore Info Apply
Lecturer in Political Theory
Vacancy ID:3588Location:LeicesterDepartment:History, Politics and International RelationsVacancy terms:Full time, permanentSalary details:Grade 8 – £40,927 to £50,296 per annumHours per week:37.5Advert closes midnight on:04 Nov 2021Politics at Leicester is a thriving subject group located in the School of History, Politics & International Relations which is part of the College of Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities. The School is located at the heart of the University campus within easy reach of the railway station and the lively city centre with a range of cultural activities. Joining a team of over twenty staff with parti…Save JobMore Info Apply
Research Software Engineer
Vacancy ID:3560Location:LeicesterDepartment:Respiratory SciencesVacancy terms:Full-time, fixed term contract until 30 November 2022Salary details:Grade 7 £35,326 to £40,927 per annumHours per week:37.5Advert closes midnight on:11 Nov 2021We are seeking to appoint a Research Software Engineer in Respiratory Sciences. You will develop, implement and manage clinical informatics infrastructure for both new and existing research projects including the Post-hospitalisation COVID-19 study (PHOSP-COVID) study and the RESpiratory Informatics SysTem (RESIST) database. Alongside the above you will be expected to work both i…Save JobMore Info Apply
Lecturer in Engineering Management and Design (Teaching Focused)
Vacancy ID:3428Location:LeicesterDepartment:EngineeringVacancy terms:Full Time, PermanentSalary details:Grade 8 £40,927 to £50,296 per annumHours per week:37.5Advert closes midnight on:14 Nov 2021The University of Leicester is looking to appoint a Lecturer in Engineering Management and Design in our School of Engineering. Due to a successful student recruitment campaign, the School of Engineering has a requirement to expand our capacity to support teaching and project supervision. We seek candidates with skills, knowledge and experience of engineering management and design, …Save JobMore Info Apply
Research Assistant / Associate (Exercise Physiologist)
Vacancy ID:3748Location:LeicesterDepartment:Diabetes Research CentreVacancy terms:Full-time fixed term contract for one yearSalary details:Grade 6 £28,756 to £33,039 or Grade 7 £35,326 to £40,927 per annumHours per week:37.5Advert closes midnight on:11 Nov 2021The Diabetes Research Centre are looking to recruit two talented, motivated individuals with expertise in exercise sciences to join an established, successful research team and contribute to a programme of work investigating the role of exercise, alone or in combination with other clinical management strategies (e.g. diet, pharmacotherapy etc.), in the prevention and management of chroni…Save JobMore Info Apply
Project Support Officer
Vacancy ID:3555Location:LeicesterDepartment:Cardiovascular SciencesVacancy terms:Full time (job share considered) fixed term post to 30 November 2022Salary details:Grade 7 £35,326 to £40,927 per annumHours per week:37.5Advert closes midnight on:27 Oct 2021In this role you will support staff and students in the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences to complete grant applications and set up and run research projects. You will use your in depth knowledge and understanding of clinical trial management to provide guidance to Chief Investigators across the department, with particular emphasis on governance oversight to ensure the highest standa…Save JobMore Info Apply
Medical Statistician
Vacancy ID:3870Location:LeicesterDepartment:Clinical Trials UnitVacancy terms:Full-time fixed term contract for two yearsSalary details:Grade 7 £35,326 to £40,927 per annumHours per week:37.5Advert closes midnight on:09 Nov 2021This is an exciting opportunity to join the Leicester Clinical Trials Unit’s team of statisticians as a specialist in cancer research. You will split your time working between the Trials Unit and the Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre. As an experienced statistician with a passion for cancer studies, you will provide support and direction to the growing portfolio of cancer clinica…Save JobMore Info Apply
Media Relations Officer
Vacancy ID:3856Location:LeicesterDepartment:Marketing and CommunicationsVacancy terms:Full time, permanentSalary details:Grade 6 – £28,756 to £33,309 per annumHours per week:37.5Advert closes midnight on:25 Oct 2021Joining the Communication Team you will be working with a team of external and internal communications experts to drive the University’s reputation, promote our ground-breaking research, improve staff morale and engagement and improve the student experience. In the role of Media Relations Officer you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of the highest quality communications and exc…Save JobMore Info Apply
Lecturer in Operating Department Practice (Teaching Focussed)
Vacancy ID:3829Location:LeicesterDepartment:Allied Health ProfessionsVacancy terms:Full time permanent (job share considered)Salary details:Grade 8 £40,927 to £50,296 per annum pro rataHours per week:37.5Advert closes midnight on:04 Nov 2021We are looking for a Lecturer to join the University of Leicester in Operating Department Practice Education. This post provides the opportunity for those wanting to develop academic excellence and to contribute to research led teaching. You will work as part of a vibrant team delivering innovative teaching to students undertaking the BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice, includin…Save JobMore Info Apply
Histopathology Research Fellow (Lead)
Vacancy ID:3815Location:LeicesterDepartment:Respiratory SciencesVacancy terms:Full-time or part-time (0.5FTE 18.75 hours per week minimum) fixed term post until 31 December 2023Salary details:Grade 8 £44,706 to £50,296 per annum pro rataHours per week:37.5Advert closes midnight on:26 Oct 2021In this role, you will lead the histopathology research team by preparing, conducting and recording the outcome of clinical trial research, experiments, analysing, and disseminate findings to appropriate groups. You will develop research objectives, projects and proposals, undertake research and evaluate outcomes, plan, coordinate and implement clinical trials research programmes …Save JobMore Info Apply
Reactive Maintenance Mechanical & Electrical Technician
Vacancy ID:3236Location:OtherDepartment:Estates and Campus ServicesVacancy terms:Full time, permanentSalary details:Grade 6 – £28,756 to £36,382 per annumHours per week:37.5Advert closes midnight on:25 Oct 2021In this role you will use an IWMS and will plan, prepare and carry out building services technical work for all University buildings, interrogating building services systems. You will manage Mechanical and Electrical approved contractors, engaging through procurement and provide day-to-day management ensuring that maintenance work is carried out to the required standard. Building services…Save JobMore Info Apply
Wellbeing Case Worker
Vacancy ID:4003Location:LeicesterVacancy terms:Full time, maternity cover contract until 24/11/2022 or the return of the existing post holder, whichever is the soonerSalary details:£28,756 to £33,309 per annumHours per week:37.5Advert closes midnight on:25 Oct 2021Established in 1948 our counselling service was one of the first for a University in the UK and we have a heritage of pioneering Student Wellbeing. Working from both home and campus, you will provide a coordinated case management support structure for identified students along with giving expert advice for a range of individual cases. You will ensure that actions are implemented in a timely and…Save JobMore Info Apply
Professor in Law (Teaching and Research – Two Posts)
Vacancy ID:3971Location:LeicesterDepartment:Leicester Law SchoolVacancy terms:Full Time, Open EndedSalary details:CompetitiveHours per week:37.5Advert closes midnight on:07 Nov 2021The University of Leicester is seeking to appoint an outstanding academic as a Professor in Law with first class academic leadership and management skills and an excellent track record in research, to join an ambitious Law School recently ranked 18 th in the Guardian University Guide 2022 rankings. We are ambitious in REF 2021 and hoping to improve on our REF 2014 position (for which we…Save JobMore Info Apply
Help Desk Operator
Vacancy ID:4091Location:LeicesterDepartment:Estates and Campus ServicesVacancy terms:PermanentSalary details:£17,899 to £18,066 plus Shift AllowanceHours per week:35Advert closes midnight on:22 Oct 2021The post holder will deliver an outstanding customer service within accommodation, providing first response to customers’ everyday queries and requests. The post holder will typically be deskbound in order to ensure a 24/7 service is available at reception points or by phone and email. This is a permanent position which is available immediately. The post holder will work a rotating …Save JobMore Info Apply
Project Coordinator – Placements (2 positions available)
Vacancy ID:3860Location:LeicesterDepartment:Student and Academic ServicesVacancy terms:Full time, permanentSalary details:£22,847 to £27,116 per annumHours per week:35Advert closes midnight on:24 Oct 2021We have an excellent opportunity to join our Career Development Service as a Project Coordinator. At the University, we’re adopting an agile working approach which means that you’ll be both home and campus based and in a way that helps deliver a more effective work-life balance than ever before. In this varied role, you will prepare our students to obtain significant work-related experienc…Save JobMore Info Apply
Senior Development Manager (Major Gifts)
Vacancy ID:4005Location:LeicesterDepartment:Philanthropy and Alumni EngagementVacancy terms:Full time, permanentSalary details:Grade 8 – £44,706 to £50,296 per annumHours per week:37.5Advert closes midnight on:04 Nov 2021An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a growing team in the Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO). Starting in our centenary year, you will play a transformative role by securing significant philanthropic support for strategic university priorities, and provide guidance and leadership within the Philanthropy team. You will support the development of the team’s fundraising st…Save JobMore Info Apply
Records and Planning Officer (Apprenticeships)
Vacancy ID:3877Location:WorksmartDepartment:Student and Academic ServicesVacancy terms:Full time, permanentSalary details:Grade 6 – £28,756 to £33,309 per annumHours per week:37.5Advert closes midnight on:24 Oct 2021In this role you will support the management information and business intelligence needs of the institution through data provision and analysis for Apprenticeship provision. You will ensure the integrity and accuracy of student record data, ensuring improvements are sought to data quality, alongside supporting student related projects for Apprenticeship Provision. The role works across both the S…Save JobMore Info Apply
Utilities Assistant (Job Share)
Vacancy ID:4008Location:LeicesterDepartment:Estates and Campus ServicesSalary details:£20,092 to £22,847 ( x.04286 FTE)Hours per week:15Advert closes midnight on:18 Oct 2021A great opportunity to work with the Utilities & Carbon Team within the Estates & Digital Services Department. You will be assisting the Carbon and Energy Team in validating, correcting, managing and analysing the the full range of utilities (electricity, gas, heat, steam, water and sewerage) data from utility management systems. This will involve providing comprehensive information on u…Save JobMore Info Apply
Events Co-ordinator
Vacancy ID:3709Location:LeicesterSalary details:£17,703 per annumHours per week:35Advert closes midnight on:18 Oct 2021An exciting opportunity to work within Campus Services Team within the Estates and Digital Services division at the University of Leicester. You’ll look after event bookings from start to finish and provide excellent customer service. This will include liaising with external and internal contacts to make the (corporate/ informal/conferences/ personal etc.) events memorable for all the right rea…Save JobMore Info Apply
Active Life Advisor (Full-time and part-time roles available)
Vacancy ID:3575Location:LeicesterDepartment:Student and Academic ServicesVacancy terms:One full-time, permanent and one part-time (0.2857FTE) permanentSalary details:£18,529 to £20,092 per annum pro rataHours per week:35Advert closes midnight on:18 Oct 2021Post 1 – Full-time permanent contract Post 2 – Part-time (10 hours per week) With over 5000 members, the University sports facilities proudly boasts two swimming pools, sauna & steam rooms, spa pool, gym, two aerobics studios, full-sized floodlit all weather pitch, floodlit 5-a-side pitch, 11 tennis courts, athletics track, floodlit rugby training pitch, and other amenity a…Save JobMore Info Apply
Senior Project Manager (Agile Delivery)
Vacancy ID:3964Location:WorksmartDepartment:IT ServicesVacancy terms:Full-time fixed term contract for 12 months or until the return of the post holder, whichever is the soonerSalary details:£44,706 to £50,296 per annumHours per week:37.5Advert closes midnight on:24 Oct 2021Digital Services at the University of Leicester are on an exciting Agile journey, looking to embrace the ideals and principles of Agile delivery to provide better products and outcomes for our community. This is an exciting time to join a department which is looking to build upon existing Agile practises as well as push forward and become a true Digital, Agile department delivering cha…Save JobMore Info Apply
Project Coordinator (Electrophysiology)
Vacancy ID:3554Location:LeicesterDepartment:Cardiovascular SciencesVacancy terms:Part-time (0.7FTE 24.5 hours per week), fixed term contract until 30th September 2022Salary details:Grade 5 £22,847 to £27,116 per annum pro rataHours per week:24.5Advert closes midnight on:18 Oct 2021You will support the research group led by Professor G Andre Ng on two research projects. The first project is funded by a MRC DPFS grant which aims to improve the detection and prediction of future events of sudden cardiac death using a single stress ECG test. The second is a MINERVA multi-centre clinical cardiac observational study to establish the effectiveness of novel electrical biomarker f..
Occupational Health Screening Nurse
Vacancy ID:3900Location:LeicesterDepartment:Human ResourcesVacancy terms:Part time (0.6 FTE), permanentSalary details:Grade 6 – £28,756 to £33,309 per annum (pro-rata)Hours per week:22.5Advert closes midnight on:24 Oct 2021Are you looking for a new challenge? The University of Leicester are looking for an Occupational Health Screening Nurse to join our expanding Nurse led, Occupational Health and Wellbeing team. This is a great opportunity to join a growing, proactive team within an extremely varied and interesting work environment. The post would be ideal for someone with some OH experience looking to…Save JobMore Info Apply
Trial Manager
Vacancy ID:3738Location:LeicesterDepartment:Clinical Trials UnitVacancy terms:Full-time, fixed term contract for 1 yearSalary details:Grade 6 £28,756 to £33,309 per annumHours per week:37.5Advert closes midnight on:27 Oct 2021Leicester Clinical Trials Unit is undergoing an exciting period of expansion, with new job opportunities arising as a result of an increasing portfolio of trials. We work with both nationally and internationally acclaimed investigators to deliver high quality, high impact clinical research. We are an ambitious Unit, aiming to provide expert, solution-focussed, flexible support to our custom…Save JobMore Info Apply
Research Associate
Vacancy ID:3667Location:LeicesterDepartment:Physics and AstronomyVacancy terms:Full-time, fixed term contract until 31 March 2024Salary details:Grade 7 £35,326 to £40,927 per annumHours per week:37.5Advert closes midnight on:31 Oct 2021The School of Physics and Astronomy is looking to appoint a research associate to assist with the AHEAD2020 EU-funded project which is intended to advance the integration of national efforts in high-energy astrophysics, keeping the European community at the cutting edge of science and technology and ensuring that observatories are at the state of the art. In this role you will support th…Save JobMore Info Apply
Lecturers (3 Roles – Computational Chemistry, Computational Engineering and Computational Mathematic
Vacancy ID:3983Location:China – Dalian University of Technology Panjin Campus, PanjinDepartment:College of Science and EngineeringVacancy terms:Full time permanent, expected start date in early 2022Salary details:Grade 8 £40,927 to £50,296 per annumHours per week:37.5Advert closes midnight on:26 Oct 2021The University of Leicester is seeking to employ three lecturers to be based at the Leicester International Institute (DLI) on the Panjin campus of Dalian University of Technology in China. There will be one appointment in each of the following areas: Computational Chemistry, Computational Engineering and Computational Mathematics. DLI was jointly established by the University of Leices…Save JobMore Info Apply
Lecturer (Medical Statistics)
Vacancy ID:3924Location:Leicester and Chongqing, ChinaDepartment:Health SciencesVacancy terms:Full-time, PermanentSalary details:Grade 8 £40,927 to £50,296 per annumHours per week:37.5Advert closes midnight on:26 Oct 2021This teaching and research post based in Leicester, UK, will contribute to the teaching associated with the University of Leicester (UoL), Chongqing Medical University (CQMU) Joint Educational Programme (JEP), and will conduct research in the Department of Health Sciences. The teaching responsibilities of the post will include the development and delivery of a final-year, undergraduate m…Save JobMore Info Apply
Research Assistant
Vacancy ID:3881Location:LeicesterDepartment:Genetics and Genome BiologyVacancy terms:Full-time, fixed term contract for 1 yearSalary details:Grade 6 £28,756 to £33,309 per annumHours per week:37.5Advert closes midnight on:26 Oct 2021This post offers an exciting opportunity to work within an internationally recognised group involved in basic, clinical and translational cancer research. You will be based in the lab of Prof Dyer within the Ernest and Helen Scott Haematological Research Institute at the Leicester Cancer Research Centre. We are looking to appoint a research assistant to support our exciting research…Save JobMore Info Apply
Senior Academic Developer
Vacancy ID:3345Location:LeicesterDepartment:Student and Academic ServicesVacancy terms:Full time, permanentSalary details:Grade 7 – £35,326 to £40,927 per annumHours per week:37.5Advert closes midnight on:19 Oct 2021This is a key role in the newly formed Education Services which provides expertise in education design, delivery, and continuous improvement to enable the delivery of the University’s research-inspired Education Strategy. This role will take specific responsibility for the development, management and delivery of academic professional development, including the University’s accredi…Save JobMore Info Apply
Lecturer (Renal Science)
Vacancy ID:3925Location:Leicester and Chongqing, ChinaDepartment:Cardiovascular SciencesVacancy terms:Full-time, PermanentSalary details:Grade 8 £40,927 to £50,296 per annumHours per week:37.5Advert closes midnight on:26 Oct 2021This teaching and research post based in Leicester, UK, will contribute to the teaching associated with the University of Leicester (UoL), Chongqing Medical University (CQMU) Joint Educational Programme (JEP) and will conduct research in the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences. The teaching responsibilities of the post will include the development and delivery of a final-year, unde…Save JobMore Info Apply
Environmental Sustainability Coordinator
Vacancy ID:3876Location:Space Park – LeicesterDepartment:College of Science and EngineeringVacancy terms:Full-time fixed term contract for six months, not beyond 31 March 2022Salary details:Grade 6 £28,756 to £33,039 per annumHours per week:37.5Advert closes midnight on:18 Oct 2021The National Centre for Earth Observation (NCEO) is a distributed research centre with over 100 scientists from both Universities and research organisations in the UK. The University of Leicester hosts the HQ of NCEO at Science Park Leicester. The NCEO`s purpose is to provide long-term strategic research in environmental science using data from satellites in space. Although well ver…Save JobMore Info Apply
Head of Project Delivery
Vacancy ID:3943Location:WorksmartDepartment:Estates and Campus ServicesVacancy terms:Full time, permanentSalary details:£53,348 to £60,022 per annumHours per week:37.5Advert closes midnight on:24 Oct 2021We have an excellent opportunity to join our Estates and Digital Services Team where you will play a vital role in leading the design and delivery of the University’s estates projects, comprising major projects, minor works and the Long Term Maintenance programme. Working on an agile basis, you will enjoy a working approach which means that you’ll be both home and campus-based and in a way that …Save JobMore Info Apply
Building Surveyor
Vacancy ID:3942Location:WorksmartDepartment:Estates and Campus ServicesVacancy terms:Full time, permanentSalary details:£35,326 – £40,927 per annumHours per week:37.5Advert closes midnight on:24 Oct 2021We have an excellent opportunity to join our Estates and Digital Services Team where you will play a vital role in the design and management of small – medium maintenance and minor works projects of values up to £1million as well as assisting in the delivery of major capital projects. Working on an agile basis, you will enjoy a working approach which means that you’ll be both home an…Save JobMore Info Apply
Project Manager (2 Positions Available)
Vacancy ID:3827Location:WorksmartDepartment:Estates and Campus ServicesVacancy terms:Full time, permanentSalary details:£44,706 to £50,296 per annumHours per week:37.5Advert closes midnight on:24 Oct 2021We have an excellent opportunity to join our Estates and Digital Services Team where you will play a vital role in the provision of high quality and client focused project management skills to a range of capital and revenue projects from initial briefing to project delivery. Working on an agile basis, you will enjoy a working approach which means that you’ll be both home and campus based and in …Save JobMore Info Apply
Security Patrol Officer (Nights)
Vacancy ID:3909Location:LeicesterDepartment:Estates and Campus ServicesSalary details:17899 to 18066 per annumHours per week:35Advert closes midnight on:31 Oct 2021Campus Services within Estates and Digital Services Department are looking to recruit a night shift Security Patrol Officer to join the Security Team. The purpose of this role is to deliver an excellent customer focused security service to university staff, students, visitors and other external services. As a Security Patrol Officer you will provide visible patrols of the Unive…Save JobMore Info Apply
Facilities Assistant
Vacancy ID:3902Location:LeicesterDepartment:Estates and Campus ServicesSalary details:17899 to 18066 per annumHours per week:35Advert closes midnight on:07 Nov 2021You will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our Residence Team by completing a wide variety of tasks. This will include minor repairs, grounds maintenance, setting up of teaching and conference rooms, safety equipment compliance testing and supporting University events. You will receive full training and the equipment required to enable you to complete your wor…Save JobMore Info Apply
Team Leader – 2 Positions
Vacancy ID:3525Location:LeicesterDepartment:Estates and Campus ServicesSalary details:£18235 to £20092 per annumHours per week:35Advert closes midnight on:07 Nov 2021An exciting Opportunity for a Team leader within the Residential Facilities Team. A great insight into Higher Education Estates. Successful candidates will work close to City Centre and/ or Oadby. Training and great team opportunities available. You’ll work with a hard working team to keep the Facilities in clean and great working order.Save JobMore Info Apply
Cleaner
Vacancy ID:3119Location:LeicesterDepartment:Estates and Campus ServicesVacancy terms:Part time, permanent (between 16 and 20 hours per week)Salary details:Grade 1 £17,899 (pro-rata)Hours per week:16Advert closes midnight on:07 Nov 2021A great opportunity for a motivated individual to work within our Residences Facilities Team between the City and Oadby Village Halls. Close to the city centre and public transport is readily available to and from sites. In this vital role, you will ensure our properties are cleaned to the highest standards, providing a clean and hygienic environment for both residential and University buildings…Save JobMore Info Apply