Research Associate in Measuring 24 Hour Physical

3 weeks ago


Leicester, United Kingdom University of Leicester Recruitment Team Full time

**About the role**:
The Diabetes Research Centre and NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre are looking to recruit a **talented, motivated individual** with **expertise in using wearable technology to measure 24-hour lifestyle behaviours **to join an established, successful research team and contribute to a programme of work investigating the role of **lifestyle behaviours**, alone or in combination with other clinical management strategies (e.g. pharmacotherapy, physical activity, bariatric/metabolic surgery) in promoting whole-body health in diverse populations with or at risk of **chronic cardiometabolic conditions** (e.g. obesity, type 2 diabetes etc.).

They will also work across our portfolio of trials, taking a lead in **overseeing those involving device-measured 24-hour lifestyle behaviours** (e.g. sleep, sedentary behaviour, physical activity and exercise). In particular, they will play a lead role in coordinating the set-up and data collection within **research trials using accelerometers** (locally and at external sites where appropriate), either independently or through supervision/guidance of other staff or students.

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, including within the most recent results of the Research Excellence Framework (2021), where University of Leicester was ranked 2nd in both Sports Science and Clinical Medicine (out of 31 and 61 institutions respectively (Research Excellence Framework 2021 results | University of Leicester).The Leicester Diabetes Centre also hosts the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) East Midlands, the NIHR Patient Recruitment Centre: Leicester, and the Centre for Ethnic Health Research.

The post provides an excellent opportunity for an **ambitious researcher** to work within a **novel priority area**, and contribute to the ongoing development of our Research Centre alongside advancing their independent research career.

**About you**: As a Research Associate (G7), you will have a PhD in a relevant discipline alongside evidence of contributing independently to experimental or translational research studies and peer-reviewed journal publications. You will have strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, and excellent written and oral communication skills, with an ability to work both independently and 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 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 or job share, fixed term contract until 30th November 2027


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