Research Associate & Senior Research Associate in Epidemiology

University of Leicester; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Leicester is hiring a Senior Research Associate in Epidemiology to lead a critical research program within their new Centre of Research Excellence. Candidates should possess a PhD or equivalent experience, with a proven track record in research project delivery and funding acquisition. This full-time role involves overseeing research governance and creating collaborative efforts to translate scientific breakthroughs into impactful health solutions.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• PhD or significant equivalent experience required.
• Proven track record of delivering research projects on time.
• Extensive experience in developing research theories and methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of the research programme.
• Oversee research governance for the Populations theme.
• Translate scientific breakthroughs into life-saving treatments.

Skills

Research governance

Project delivery

Research model development

Funding acquisition

Education

PhD in a relevant discipline

Job description

Research Associate & Senior Research Associate in Epidemiology

University of Leicester

GBP 40,000 - 50,000

Be among the first applicants.

7 days ago

About the role

The University of Leicester was awarded a Research Excellence Award for £3 million over five years from the British Heart Foundation. Under the leadership of Professor Andre Ng, alongside the 6 Theme Leads, a new Centre of Research Excellence will be developed. The Centre will build on our established world-leading cardiovascular research with three research themes, ‘Discovery’, ‘Interventions’ and ‘Populations’. Working across themes and with many of our Centres of research excellence for diabetes research; artificial intelligence, data analytics and modelling; environmental health and sustainability and ethnic health research demonstrating world leading research will be at the forefront of the Centre’s strategy and growth.

We are seeking a G8 Senior Research Associate to work within the ‘Populations’ theme. The successful Grade 8 candidate will be expected to lead on the planning and delivery of the research programme and oversee research governance.

About you

We seek highly motivated individuals with a PhD or significant equivalent experience in a relevant discipline. You will have a proven track record of delivering research projects on time and will be nationally/internationally respected in your field. You will possess extensive experience in developingand devising research models, theories, techniques and methods, and clear forward plans for sustaining and enhancing the research programme.

Experience in securing research funding and managing budgets is essential if you are expecting to be appointed at Grade 8. Join us intranslating scientific breakthroughs into diagnostic tests, preventions and life-saving treatments for our patients. We do this by creating a collaborative workspace that allows scientists and clinicians to share their findings and deliver research that is relevant to both patients and the professionals who treat them.

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be foundhere

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change , which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive .

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Vacancy terms

Full-time, part-time (minimum 0.5FTE, 18.75 hours per week) or job share considered, fixed term contract for 24 months for the Grade 8

About the role

The University of Leicester was awarded a Research Excellence Award for £3 million over five years from the British Heart Foundation. Under the leadership of Professor Andre Ng, alongside the 6 Theme Leads, a new Centre of Research Excellence will be developed. The Centre will build on our established world-leading cardiovascular research with three research themes, ‘Discovery’, ‘Interventions’ and ‘Populations’. Working across themes and with many of our Centres of research excellence for diabetes research; artificial intelligence, data analytics and modelling; environmental health and sustainability and ethnic health research demonstrating world leading research will be at the forefront of the Centre’s strategy and growth.

We are seeking a G8 Senior Research Associate to work within the ‘Populations’ theme. The successful Grade 8 candidate will be expected to lead on the planning and delivery of the research programme and oversee research governance.

About you

We seek highly motivated individuals with a PhD or significant equivalent experience in a relevant discipline. You will have a proven track record of delivering research projects on time and will be nationally/internationally respected in your field. You will possess extensive experience in developingand devising research models, theories, techniques and methods, and clear forward plans for sustaining and enhancing the research programme.

Experience in securing research funding and managing budgets is essential if you are expecting to be appointed at Grade 8. Join us intranslating scientific breakthroughs into diagnostic tests, preventions and life-saving treatments for our patients. We do this by creating a collaborative workspace that allows scientists and clinicians to share their findings and deliver research that is relevant to both patients and the professionals who treat them.

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Natalie Matthewman on [e-mail]

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be foundhere The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change , which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world. As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive . We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Vacancy terms

Full-time, part-time (minimum 0.5FTE, 18.75 hours per week) or job share considered, fixed term contract for 24 months for the Grade 8