Senior Research Leader

3 days ago


Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom University of Leicester Full time

About the Role

The University of Leicester's Lifestyle Health and Research Group (LLHRG) is expanding its leadership team with the recruitment of Associate Professors of Lifestyle as Medicine.

As a leading research group in the UK, LLHRG contributes to the University's success in the Research Excellent Framework (REF) and has secured £14 million in new funding, enabling the group to expand by adding 20 new staff members and 12 new PhD students.

LLHRG is part of the Diabetes Research Centre (DRC) and NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, conducting research on how 24-hour lifestyle behaviors, including physical activity, sedentary behavior, sleep, and nutrition, can be optimized to prevent and manage obesity and long-term conditions, such as type 2 diabetes.

About the Position

We are seeking emerging research leaders to join the team as Associate Professors of Lifestyle as Medicine (up to three posts). We particularly welcome applications from experts in exercise physiology, mHealth, implementation science, multiple long-term conditions, physiotherapy, or clinical trials.

Key Responsibilities

As an Associate Professor of Lifestyle as Medicine, you will be responsible for leading research projects, mentoring junior staff members, and contributing to the development of the LLHRG's research strategy.

What We Offer

The University of Leicester offers 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.

Additional Information

Applications for job share or part-time positions will be considered. The University is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all its operations, supporting staff, students, and the local community.



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