Research Associate or Research Fellow

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: 37.5

About the role

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. 

Depending on the candidate’s skills and experience you will be successful as an either a Grade 7 or a Grade 8 Research Fellow. As a Grade 7 you will contribute whereas a Grade 8 will lead high-quality research, secure external funding, and oversee data governance. Your work will be disseminated at national and international conferences, contributing significantly to the field. You will also mentor PhD students and junior researchers, engaging in activities that support your professional development and public engagement. This role offers a supportive, inclusive environment that values diversity and fosters innovation.

About you

We seek a highly motivated individual with a PhD or significant equivalent experience in a relevant discipline. For the Grade 7 position, you will have an emerging track record of delivering research projects on time and are nationally/internationally respected in your field. For the Grade 8 position you will have a proven track record of the same abilities. You will possess experience in developing research models and methods, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Experience in securing research funding and managing budgets is essential if you are expecting to be appointed at Grade 8. Desirable qualities include experience in project management, empathy research, and advanced analytical techniques. Join us in transforming healthcare through empathy and excellence in research, contributing to a vibrant and impactful team at the University of Leicester.

Please find the two job summary forms attached for further details on the particulars of each role. One person will be appointed to either Research Associate (Grade 7) or Research Fellow (Grade 8) depending on their experience.

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Professor Jeremy Howick on jh815@leicester.ac.uk and/or Catherine Eyres on empathy@le.ac.uk

Applications for job share under one Grade will be considered.

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.

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. 

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