Research Assistant

4 days ago

Leicester, United Kingdom University of Leicester Full time

**About the role**:
This is an exciting newly created role within an established group of researchers funded by the George Davies Charitable Trust, directed by Professor Rob Sayers, George Davies Chair of Vascular Surgery, which aims to investigate causes, prevention, and outcomes of patients with critical limb threatening ischaemia. Since its creation in 2018, the George Davies group has successfully created a portfolio of over 30 publications, with representation at national and international events.

The post is full-time fixed term for 2 years, based at Glenfield Hospital, Leicester.

**About you**:
**Additional information**:
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. 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.

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 considered, fixed term contract for 2 years

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