Research and Academic Positions at University of Leicester, a public research university based in Leicester, England, United Kingdom.
Research Associate (Palaeoclimate Modeller)
Vacancy ID:
11193
Location:
Leicester
Department:
Geography, Geology and the Environment
Vacancy terms:
Full-time or job share, fixed term contract for 29.5 months
Salary details:
Grade 7 – £39,105 per annum, pro-rata if part-time
Hours per week:
37.5Advert closes midnight on:
18 Dec 2024
We are looking for a Research Associate to join the School of Geography, Geology and the Environment as a Palaeoclimatologist, supporting our Leverhulme Trust-funded project ‘Earth System dynamics at the dawn of the animal-rich biosphere’. You would work both collaboratively and independently as part of a research team that spans Leicester, Cambridge, and Burgundy universities. The …Save Job
Research Administrator
Vacancy ID:
11117
Location:
Leicester
Department:
Diabetes Research Centre
Vacancy terms:
Full-time, or job share considered, fixed term contract for 12 months
Salary details:
Grade 4 – £23,950 to £26,038 per annum, pro rata if part-time
Hours per week:
35Advert closes midnight on:
19 Dec 2024
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join the Diabetes Research Centre at the University of Leicester. As a Research Administrator, you will play an integral role in supporting the delivery of innovative research studies focusing on diabetes and long-term health conditions. You will work closely with the trial delivery team, which oversees the set-up, recruitment, and man…Save Job
Project Support Administrator
Vacancy ID:
11098
Location:
Leicester
Department:
Cardiovascular Sciences
Vacancy terms:
Full-time, or job share considered, fixed term contract for 18 months
Salary details:
Grade 4 – £23,950 to £26,038 per annum, pro rata if part-time
Hours per week:
35Advert closes midnight on:
05 Jan 2025
The Department of Cardiovascular Sciences are looking to appoint a Project Support Administrator to assist with the initiation, organisation and administration of the clinical research portfolio in Cardiovascular Sciences and the Cardiovascular BRC theme. This is a proactive role, working as part of a wider team and working closely with the NHS clinical and academic staff to ensure the high…Save Job
Clinical Academic Tutor (CAT)
Vacancy ID:
11065
Location:
Leicester
Department:
Leicester Medical School
Vacancy terms:
Part-time (1PA, 4 hours per week), 3 year appointment subject to review, with opportunity to extend subject to satisfactory performance, appraisal and job planning
Salary details:
Clinical at Consultant
Hours per week:
4Advert closes midnight on:
05 Jan 2025
We have three vacancies available, one post which is available immediately and the remaining two to commence September 2025. High quality support and feedback provision is a key element of our undergraduate medical course. In Phase 1, this is achieved using a small cadre of experienced academic staff through the overhaul of the personal tutoring system and associated resources, by provi…Save Job
Research Assistant
Vacancy ID:
11061
Location:
Leicester
Department:
Respiratory Sciences
Vacancy terms:
Part-time (0.5FTE, 18.75 hours per week) fixed term contract from 3 February 2025 to 26 September 2025
Salary details:
Grade 6 – £32,296 per annum pro-rata due to funding restrictions
Hours per week:
18.75Advert closes midnight on:
01 Jan 2025
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Research Assistant to join the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre and Department of Respiratory Sciences. You will support funded research into novel diagnostics for breathing pattern disorder. Your responsibilities will include recruiting participants for clinical studies, testing novel diagnostic technologies and conducting complex analys…Save Job
Research Fellow
Vacancy ID:
11055
Location:
Leicester
Department:
Molecular and Cell Biology
Vacancy terms:
Part-time (0.5FTE 18.75 hours per week), fixed term contract until 31 October 2026
Salary details:
Grade 8 – £49,250 to £55,295 per annum pro-rata
Hours per week:
18.75Advert closes midnight on:
12 Dec 2024
The role is to explore the structure and function of large multi-protein histone deacetylase containing repression complexes. This will involve the interaction of the complexes with chromatin and HDAC inhibitors. The Schwabe group is looking for a Research Fellow with experience of using a wide range of biochemical and biophysical techniques, including the expression and purificatio…Save Job
Staff Health and Wellbeing Coordinator
Vacancy ID:
11136
Location:
Leicester
Department:
Human Resources
Vacancy terms:
Full-time or job share, fixed term contract till 17 January 2026
Salary details:
Grade 5- £26,038 to £30,505 per annum, pro-rata if part-time
Hours per week:
35Advert closes midnight on:
03 Jan 2025
We have exciting and rewarding opportunity covering the maternity leave of our current post holder, by joining the staff health and wellbeing team and make a difference. We are looking for an experienced administrator who has a real passion and dedication for health and wellbeing, to work collaboratively to support delivery of our operational plan in line with the University’s strategic a…Save Job
Research Associate or Research Fellow
Vacancy ID:
10454
Location:
Leicester
Department:
Leicester Medical School
Vacancy terms:
Full-time or job share, fixed term contract until 31 May 2027
Salary details:
Grade 7 – £38,205 to £44,263, or Grade 8 – £48,350 to £54,395 per annum, pro-rata if part-time
Hours per week:
37.5Advert closes midnight on:
01 Jan 2025
We are excited to announce a pivotal role at the Stoneygate Centre for Empathic Healthcare. Directed by Professor Jeremy Howick and part of the Leicester Medical School, led by Professor Simon Gay, our Centre is dynamic and expanding. As a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, you will design, deliver, and ensure the quality of research in medical education, focusing on empathic healthcare. …Save Job
Research Assistant (Data Officer)
Vacancy ID:
11074
Location:
Leicester
Department:
Archaeology and Ancient History
Vacancy terms:
Full-time, fixed term contract for 12 months or part-time (0.5 fte / 18.75 hours per week) for 24 months
Salary details:
Grade 6 – £32,296 to £36,924 per annum, pro-rata if part-time
Hours per week:
37.5Advert closes midnight on:
06 Jan 2025
We are seeking a skilled Research Assistant (Data Officer) to join our team at the University of Leicester’s School of Archaeology and Ancient History, contributing to the AHRC-funded Many New Worlds project. You will play a pivotal role in developing and managing a relational database that integrates new and legacy data, ensuring sustainability beyond the project’s duration. In this role, y…Save Job
Senior Research and Innovation Associate
Vacancy ID:
11069
Location:
Leicester
Department:
Archaeology and Ancient History
Vacancy terms:
Full-time, fixed term contract to 14 July 2027
Salary details:
Grade 8 – £49,250 to £55,295 per annum, pro-rata if part-time
Hours per week:
37.5Advert closes midnight on:
06 Jan 2025
This is an exciting opportunity to join the University of Leicester as a Senior Research and Innovation Associate within the School of Archaeology and Ancient History. You will lead the foodways strand of the AHRC-funded project, Many New Worlds, which examines multi-material archaeological assemblages in the Caribbean. This role requires a high degree of autonomy and offers the chance to shape a…Save Job
Lecturer in Computer Science
Vacancy ID:
10966
Location:
Leicester
Department:
Computing and Mathematical Sciences
Vacancy terms:
Full-time or job share, permanent
Salary details:
Grade 8 – £45,163 to £55,295 per annum, pro rata if part-time
Hours per week:
37.5Advert closes midnight on:
05 Jan 2025
The University of Leicester is seeking a Lecturer in Computer Science to join the Trustworthy Autonomous Systems Group within the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences, led by Prof. Shigang Yue. This role provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to world-class research and teaching in areas such as Autonomous Systems, Bio-inspired Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Databases. I…Save Job
Lecturer in Distributed Machine Learning and Digital Twins
Vacancy ID:
10965
Location:
Leicester
Department:
Computing and Mathematical Sciences
Vacancy terms:
Full-time or job share, permanent
Salary details:
Grade 8 – £45,163 to £55,295 per annum, pro rata if part-time
Hours per week:
37.5Advert closes midnight on:
05 Jan 2025
The University of Leicester invites applications for a Lecturer in Distributed Machine Learning and Digital Twins within the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences. In this role, you will contribute to world-changing research and innovative education, with a focus on distributed and high-performance systems. Your research will align with areas such as advanced distributed machine learning …Save Job
Technical Services Manager
Vacancy ID:
10962
Location:
Leicester
Department:
Physics and Astronomy
Vacancy terms:
Full-time or job share, fixed term contract to 31 July 2026
Salary details:
Grade 7 – £39,105 to £45,163 per annum, pro rata if part-time
Hours per week:
37.5Advert closes midnight on:
05 Jan 2025
We are looking for a skilled Technical Services Manager to take a leading role in overseeing the laboratories within the School of Physics and Astronomy and Space Park Leicester. You will ensure the efficient operation of these facilities, supporting both teaching and research activities. Acting as the Health & Safety and Buildings Coordinator, you will implement safety policies, manage documenta…Save Job
Global Recruitment Officer
Vacancy ID:
11097
Location:
Hybrid Working
Department:
External Relations
Vacancy terms:
Full-time or job share, Permanent
Salary details:
Grade 6- £32,296 to £36,924 per annum, pro-rata if part-time
Hours per week:
35Advert closes midnight on:
05 Jan 2025
The International Recruitment Team in the Future Students Office at the University of Leicester is recruiting an International Officer to enhance the University’s global profile, build strong stakeholder relationships, and attract talented students who will thrive at Leicester. Our team engages with stakeholders in the UK and across the world, bringing expertise in strategic marketing, stu…Save Job
Research Associate (Maternity Leave Cover)
Vacancy ID:
11050
Location:
Leicester
Department:
Population Health Sciences
Vacancy terms:
Full-time, part-time (minimum 0.8FTE, 30 hours per week) or job share considered, fixed term contract until 11 July 2025 or or until the return of the postholder, whichever is sooner
Salary details:
Grade 7 – £39,105 to £45,163 per annum, pro-rata if part-time
Hours per week:
37.5Advert closes midnight on:
09 Dec 2024
You will work collaboratively and independently as part of a research team to achieve defined milestones and produce high quality research for a project on healthcare workforce wellbeing within the implementation theme of the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration East Midlands. Through qualitative methodology, the project will: Review existing research related to workforce wellbei…Save Job
Graduate Volunteering and Community Coordinator
Vacancy ID:
11157
Location:
Leicester
Department:
Students’ Union
Vacancy terms:
Full Time – Fixed Term Until 31st July 2026
Salary details:
£23,786 per annum
Hours per week:
37Advert closes midnight on:
09 Dec 2024
**Please see below for details of how to apply for this role** Graduate Volunteering and Community Coordinator Location: University of Leicester Students’ Union, LE1 7RH Contract Type: Full Time – Fixed Term Until 31st July 2026 Salary: £23,786 Hours: 37 hours per week (Full Time) This role is within our Student Opportunities (Activiti…Save Job
Graduate Student Communities Activator
Vacancy ID:
11156
Location:
Leicester
Department:
Students’ Union
Vacancy terms:
Full Time – Fixed Term until 31st July 2026
Salary details:
£23,786 per annum
Hours per week:
37Advert closes midnight on:
10 Dec 2024
**Please see information below regarding how to apply for this role** Graduate Student Communities Activator Location: University of Leicester Students’ Union, LE1 7RH Contract Type: Full Time – Fixed Term until 31st July 2026 Salary: £23,786 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week (Full Time) This role is within our Student Opportunities (…Save Job
Trial Administrator
Vacancy ID:
11057
Location:
Hybrid Working
Department:
Clinical Trials Unit
Vacancy terms:
Part-time (0.5FTE, 17.5 hours per week), fixed term contract for 24 months
Salary details:
Grade 4 – £23,950 to £26,038 per annum pro rata
Hours per week:
17.5Advert closes midnight on:
10 Dec 2024
Leicester 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 customers. …Save Job
Kusuma Fellowship in Cardiology
Vacancy ID:
11038
Location:
Leicester
Department:
Cardiovascular Sciences
Vacancy terms:
Full-time, fixed term contract for 36 months
Salary details:
Clinical below Consultant
Hours per week:
40Advert closes midnight on:
05 Jan 2025
The University of Leicester is seeking an exceptional candidate for the prestigious Kusuma Fellowship in Cardiology, based in the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences at Glenfield Hospital, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. Funded by the Kusuma Trust UK, this is a unique opportunity to undertake a three-year PhD (with the possibility of a 12-month extension) focusing on novel …Save Job
Research Associate PDG trial
Vacancy ID:
11021
Location:
Leicester
Department:
Healthcare
Vacancy terms:
Full-time, or job share considered, fixed term contract until 30 September 2025
Salary details:
Grade 7 – £39,105 to £45,163 per annum, pro-rata if part-time
Hours per week:
37.5Advert closes midnight on:
10 Dec 2024
We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Research Associate to lead the day-to-day delivery of an NIHR-funded Program Development Grant (PDG) for dysphagia screening in older adults. This role is essential to developing a comprehensive Program Grant for Applied Research application, laying the foundation for a five-year initiative that will explore the safety, effectiveness, and cost-effe…Save Job
Research Associate (Obesity and/or Type 2 Diabetes)
Vacancy ID:
11020
Location:
Leicester
Department:
Diabetes Research Centre
Vacancy terms:
Full-time, or job share considered, fixed term contract for 24 months
Salary details:
Grade 7 – £39,105 to £45,163 per annum, pro-rata if part-time
Hours per week:
37.5Advert closes midnight on:
08 Dec 2024
The Diabetes Research Centre and NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre are looking to recruit a talented, motivated individual to join an established, successful research team and contribute to a programme of work in the area of type 2 diabetes, obesity and weight management. In particular, they will contribute to a portfolio of work evaluating lifestyle, pharmacotherapy and other …Save Job
Project LIGHT Co-ordinator
Vacancy ID:
10921
Location:
Leicester
Department:
Leicester Medical School
Vacancy terms:
Part-time (0.3FTE, 10.5 hours per week), Permanent
Salary details:
Grade 5 – £26,038 to £30,505 per annum pro-rata
Hours per week:
10.5Advert closes midnight on:
16 Dec 2024
The Project LIGHT Coordinator is a unique and impactful role within the Leicester Medical School, supporting the Leicester Initiative Good Health Team (Project LIGHT). Established in 2010, this initiative is a staff-student partnership embedded in the core medical curriculum and offers extracurricular opportunities for students from other schools. Project LIGHT provides students with placements …Save Job
Help Desk Operator
Vacancy ID:
10891
Location:
Leicester
Department:
Estates and Campus Services
Salary details:
Grade 2 – £22,965 to £23,129 per annum
Hours per week:
35Advert closes midnight on:
09 Dec 2024
As a Helpdesk Operator, you will be the first point of contact for customers, addressing their everyday issues and queries via in-person interactions, email, or phone. Working within predetermined parameters and standard operating procedures, you will provide timely responses and escalate requests to the Team Leader when necessary. Your role will be deskbound, ensuring a constant presenc…Save Job
Clinical Teaching Fellow
Vacancy ID:
10880
Location:
Leicester
Department:
Leicester Medical School
Vacancy terms:
Full Time, part-time (0.8FTE, 30 hours per week), or job share considered, fixed term contract for 11 months commencing 1 September 2025
Salary details:
Grade 6 – £37,999 per annum (pro rata if part-time)
Hours per week:
37.5Advert closes midnight on:
05 Jan 2025
This is an exciting role for a clinician who has completed their Foundation training, to develop your medical education skills. You will provide vital support to the teaching of our undergraduate medical students supervising four study groups of eight or nine students from years 1 and 2 in their completion of workbook activities. You will also support teaching during early clinical placements…Save Job
Senior Philanthropy Manager
Vacancy ID:
11131
Location:
Hybrid Working
Department:
Development and Alumni Relations
Vacancy terms:
Full-time or job share, Permanent
Salary details:
Grade 8 – £49,250 to £55,295 per annum, pro-rata if part-time
Hours per week:
37.5Advert closes midnight on:
23 Dec 2024
As the University of Leicester enters its first large-scale, multi-year fundraising campaign, we are looking to appoint an exceptional, motivated individual to be a key member of the Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO). Our exciting campaign will enable a broad range of truly transformative projects across the University, to help further its impact on our society and firmly driv…Save Job
Security Team manager
Vacancy ID:
11032
Location:
Leicester
Department:
Estates and Campus Services
Vacancy terms:
Full-time, Permanent
Salary details:
Grade 5 – £26,038 to £30,505 per annum
Hours per week:
35Advert closes midnight on:
09 Dec 2024
The University of Leicester is seeking a committed Team Manager to lead our Campus Services security team, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of staff, students, and visitors across our vibrant university estate. This includes residences, academic buildings, sports facilities, hospitals, and satellite locations. You will provide critical leadership to a professional, customer-focu…Save Job
Security Patrol Officer 24/7
Vacancy ID:
11030
Location:
Leicester
Salary details:
Grade 2 £22,965 – £23,129 per annum, plus shift premiums
Hours per week:
35Advert closes midnight on:
08 Dec 2024
The Estates and Campus Services Department are looking to recruit a 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 University buildings and Estate to rea…Save Job
Lecturer in Healthcare Management
Vacancy ID:
10873
Location:
Leicester
Department:
Management
Vacancy terms:
Full-time or job share, permanent
Salary details:
Grade 8 – £45,163 to £55,295 per annum, pro-rata if part-time
Hours per week:
37.5Advert closes midnight on:
10 Dec 2024
The University of Leicester is seeking an ambitious and talented Lecturer in Healthcare Management to join our School of Management. In this role, you will contribute to our world-class research profile by developing a robust portfolio in healthcare management, publishing in leading journals, and securing external funding. You will also engage with policymakers, businesses, and other stakeholders…Save Job
Reactive Maintenance Technician (Mechanical & Electrical)
Vacancy ID:
10480
Location:
Leicester
Department:
Estates and Campus Services
Vacancy terms:
Full time or job share, permanent
Salary details:
Grade 6 – £32,296 to £36,924 per annum, pro rata if part-time
Hours per week:
37.5Advert closes midnight on:
11 Dec 2024
As a Reactive Maintenance Technician, you will use integrated work management systems 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 ou…Save Job
HR Projects Manager
Vacancy ID:
11105
Location:
Leicester
Department:
Human Resources
Vacancy terms:
Full-time or job share, fixed term contract for six months
Salary details:
Grade 7 – £39,105 to £45,163 per annum, pro-rata if part-time
Hours per week:
37.5Advert closes midnight on:
10 Dec 2024
We are seeking an experienced HR Project Manager to join our Human Resources team for a 6-month fixed-term role. This is a unique opportunity to deliver key workforce initiatives and drive HR projects across the University, ensuring they are implemented effectively and on time. You will play a vital role in coordinating diverse HR projects, supporting the HR Senior Leadership Team. …Save Job
Professor/Associate Professor in Autonomous Systems
Vacancy ID:
10372
Location:
Leicester
Department:
Computing and Mathematical Sciences
Vacancy terms:
Full-time and permanent
Salary details:
Grade 10 – Competitive (Professor) / Grade 9 – £58,596 to £65,815 per annum (Associate Professor)
Hours per week:
37.5Advert closes midnight on:
08 Dec 2024
The University of Leicester is one of the top 200 universities in the world, as well as the Daily Mail University of the Year 2025 and twice shortlisted for University of the Year (THE Awards 2024 and The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025). Our ambitious staff and students work in cooperation to deliver research, teaching and learning of the highest quality. The Scho…Save Job
Professor/Associate Professor in Distributed Computing
Vacancy ID:
10370
Location:
Leicester
Department:
Computing and Mathematical Sciences
Vacancy terms:
Full-time and permanent
Salary details:
Grade 10 – Competitive (Professor) / Grade 9 – £57,696 to £64,914 per annum (Associate Professor)
Hours per week:
37.5Advert closes midnight on:
08 Dec 2024
The University of Leicester is one of the top 200 universities in the world, as well as the Daily Mail University of the Year 2025 and twice shortlisted for University of the Year (THE Awards 2024 and The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025). Our dedicated staff and students work in cooperation to deliver research, teaching and learning of the highest quality. The Scho…Save Job