Research Assistant

Location: Vacancy terms: Full-time, or job share considered, fixed term contract until 28 February 2027 or 2 February 2028

Salary details: Grade 6 - £32,296 to £34,866 per annum due to funding restrictions, pro-rata if part-time

Hours per week: 37.5

About the role

There are 3 positions available, one post fixed term until 31 August 2027 and two until 2 February 2028. 

In this role you will be joining the project, STIM-HD: The use of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) as a treatment for sarcopenia in people on haemodialysis.

This research is funded by a NIHR EME grant to measure the effect of a 3-month NMES programme on muscle strength, quality of life, and measures of physical function compared to standard care for haemodialysis patients.

Your role will be to coordinate the research activities funded by the NIHR EME grant including: delivery of the NMES intervention, performing physical measurements, blood and biopsy collection, data collection, summarising findings, contributing to research outputs, and working closely with the clinical research team to ensure study objectives are met.

About you

We are looking for a candidate with practical experience and knowledge of applying research skills and techniques, experience of conducting physical activity and lifestyle research projects, knowledge of intramuscular electromyography, experience of biopsy handling, and enthusiasm to contribute to the subject area (NMES for haemodialysis patients) and high quality research. A willingness to undertake necessary travel is also essential.

Additional information

Informal Enquiries are welcome and should be made to Niamh Quann on nq8@le.ac.uk.

Applications for job share 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. 

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.

Advert closes midnight on: 29 January 2025

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