Research Assistant - Leicester, United Kingdom - University of Leicester Recruitment Team

University of Leicester Recruitment Team

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Leicester, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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About the role:
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 investigating the role of l

ifestyle and wearable technology in the prevention and management of

chronic cardiometabolic conditions (e.g. obesity, type 2 diabetes etc.).

The appointed individual will join the Leicester Lifestyle and Health Research Group, as part of the Lifestyle Theme of the prestigious

NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), working closely with

Professor Tom Yates, Professor Charlotte Edwardson and Dr Alex Rowlands. They will be based at the

Leicester Diabetes Centre (Leicester General Hospital), which is internationally recognised for its research in diabetes, obesity, and lifestyle behaviours, and also hosts the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC)

East Midlands, the NIHR Patient Recruitment Centre:
Leicester, and the Centre for Ethnic Health Research. The group are internationally-renowned for their work, recognised recently by their success in the Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021).

The post-holder will co-ordinate the

physical activity data collection and processing for the FREEDM3 study, and provide research support to FREEDM3 and other relevant projects in the department. They will also assist the wider research group with the current programme of research being conducted, undertaking independent research under guidance, direction and supervision, including clearly defined research tasks according to agreed protocols.

The post provides an excellent opportunity for an

ambitious researcher to work on an

exciting project within a

novel priority area, and contribute to the ongoing development of our Research Centre alongside their own professional development.

About you:

As a Research Assistant (G6), you will have a good honours degree in a relevant discipline alongside experience in using wearable technology to measure physical activity (e.g.

accelerometers), and an understanding of, or experience in, conducting experimental or translational research studies (which may have been acquired either in paid employment or as a student).

You will have a strong interest in developing a career in research, a willingness to undertaking training and personal development, and the ability to work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary research team.

Additional information:

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 found here.

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 equality, 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.

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 or job share, fixed term until 31 March 2025