Research Assistant

**About the role**: We are looking for a Research Assistant to assist with investigations in the field of vision-related diseases. Working on clinical studies with a combined cost in excess of £1 million, you will will recruit participants, perform clinical and visual measurements, analyse data and disseminate research findings. This will include travelling...

**About the role**: We are looking for a Research Assistant to join the Department of Respiratory Sciences to support projects led by Prof. Manish Pareek and his team. In particular, the IMMERSE project: Developing a sustainable resource for involvement and awareness in health research for recent migrants in the East Midlands by undertaking a systematic...

**About the role**: This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to work within the NIHR and Diabetes UK co-funded MiFoot programme of research. The £2.2m MiFoot programme is led by Professor Kamlesh Khunti and is a collaboration between the University of Leicester, University Hospitals of Leicester and University and NHS Trusts...

About the role The Department of Genetics and Genome Biology are looking to recruit two talented and motivated individuals to join an established, successful research team. The post is funded by Orion Corporation and is aimed at delivering on key milestones set out by a Orion-University of Leicester collaborative agreement on patient derived explants. You...

About the role The project is part of an interdisciplinary, collaborative and international project involving groups in Imperial College London, the Netherlands Cancer Institute (NKI) Amsterdam, the University of Oxford, and the University of Leicester. This project focuses on understanding molecular mechanisms that control the regulation of 3D genome...

**About the role**: We are seeking a Research Assistant to join our Biomass CCI+ team at the University of Leicester, supporting in the analysis of Earth Observation data. This data will be utilised in the production of high-quality forest biomass and biomass change data products, as part of the NCEO national capabilities in Earth Observation Data and...

Vacancy terms: Full-time, or job share considered, fixed term contract until 31 December 2024Salary details: Grade 6 £31,396 to £36,024 or Grade 7 £38,205 to £44,263 per annum (pro rata if part-time)Hours per week: 37.5Advert closes midnight on: 30 May 2024About the role The Department of Genetics and Genome Biology are looking to recruit two talented...

Vacancy terms: Full time, job share considered, fixed term contract till 31 March 2026 Hours per week: 37.5 Advert closes midnight on: 09 June 2024 About the role The project is part of an interdisciplinary, collaborative and international project involving groups in Imperial College London, the Netherlands Cancer Institute (NKI) Amsterdam, the University...

Vacancy terms: Full time, job share considered, fixed term contract till 31 March 2026Hours per week: 37.5Advert closes midnight on: 09 June 2024About the roleThe project is part of an interdisciplinary, collaborative and international project involving groups in Imperial College London, the Netherlands Cancer Institute (NKI) Amsterdam, the University of...

Vacancy terms: Full-time, or job share considered, fixed term contract for 1 year Hours per week: 37.5 Advert closes midnight on: 16 May 2024 About the role In this role you will work on IgA nephropathy projects funded by philanthropic donations and industry funded projects. You will be expected to work across two University sites (the Hodgkin Building and...

Vacancy terms: Full-time, or job share considered, fixed term contract for 1 yearHours per week: 37.5Advert closes midnight on: 16 May 2024About the roleIn this role you will work on IgA nephropathy projects funded by philanthropic donations and industry funded projects. You will be expected to work across two University sites (the Hodgkin Building and the...

About the role This role is to assist the setup and delivery of the Stroke Association funded ‘Ischaemic lesions in acute intracerebral haemorrhage: pathophysiological investigation using novel multimodal cerebral and systemic haemodynamic assessments (CHALLENGE-ICH)’ study. This will involve study setup, recruitment under the guidance, direction and...

**About the role**: In this role you will support a funded research project investigating the behavioural linking of serial sexual offences across the UK. In particular, the role will involve developing and testing statistical algorithms that can be used to identify sexual offences that have potentially been committed by the same person. This will involve...

This is a great opportunity to work in the HOPE Cancer Trials Centre. We have an ever changing diverse portfolio of clinical haematology and oncology trials including those exploring compounds at the early stages of development. Working predominantly on oncology and haematology trials, you will liaise closely with clinical research nurses and other members...

About the role We invite applications from driven and ambitious postdoctoral researchers to become part of Dr. Roberto Feuda's lab at the University of Leicester's Department of Genetics and Genome Biology. Duties and responsibilities Conduct independent research projects focused on generating single-cell transcriptomic dataset for non-bilaterian...

**About the role**: **Duties and responsibilities** - Conduct independent research projects focused on generating single-cell transcriptomic dataset for non-bilaterian metazoans. - Utilize advanced computational and statistical methods to analyse large-scale genomic datasets and decipher evolutionary patterns. - Perform wet-lab experiments aimed at...

The Centre forms one of the largest facilities in Europe for conducting first class clinical research in diabetes and other long term health conditions. We are dedicated to ensuring that people with diabetes and other long term health conditions live long, healthy lives. "previous applicants need not apply" This is an exciting opportunity for an...

**About the role**: A project recently funded by InnovateUK, aims to transform access to renewable, reliable, affordable power, heat and by-products through the pyrolysis of crop waste residues. The project, led by PyroGenesys Ltd. will install a number of pyrolysis machines at locations in Nigeria. Key to the deployment of these machines will be the...

The Department of Genetics and Genome Biology are looking to recruit two talented and motivated individuals to join an established, successful research team. You will work with University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL) in terms of interactions with the Pathology Department, and collation of clinical data working with the Leicester Cancer Research Centre...

**About the role**: Under the leadership of the Associate Director for Research in the University Library, this role will provide specialist expertise and assistance in the area of open access. This includes working with academic and professional service stakeholders in preparations for REF, providing expert advocacy, advice and assistance to researchers on...