Research Associate & Senior Research Associate in Cardiovascular Genomics

Vacancy terms: Fixed term contract for 24 months

Salary details: Grade 7 - £39,355 to £45,413 or Grade 8 - £49,559 to £55,755 per annum

Hours per week: 37.5

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 G7 Research Associate and G8 Senior Research Associate to work within each of the three themes, ‘Discovery’, ‘Interventions’ and ‘Populations’. The successful Grade 8 candidates will be expected to lead on the planning and delivery of the research programme and oversee research governance, whereas the candidates appointed to G7 will be expected to contribute to the overall research programme.

Please find the two job summary forms attached for further details on the particulars of each role. There are two positions available and the successful candidates will be appointed to either Research Associate (Grade 7) or Senior Research Associate (Grade 8) depending on experience. Please advise which post you are interested in applying for as part of your application questions.

About you

We seek highly motivated individuals with a PhD or significant equivalent experience in a relevant discipline. For the Grade 7 positions, 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 positions you will have a proven track record of the same abilities. You will possess extensive experience in developing and 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 in translating 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 leicester_cre@leicester.ac.uk

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: 30 April 2025

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