About the role

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled and self-motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join our team in order to support a range of research activities undertaken by the Leicester Real World Evidence Team in the Diabetes Research Centre at the University of Leicester. The role will involve supporting a number of projects including systematic reviews, evidence synthesis models, epidemiological analyses and cost evaluations. You will also be contributing to grant applications, and leading on research outputs, with a key focus around diabetes and multiple long-term conditions. This is an excellent opportunity to work with teams from various disciplines, working both collaboratively and independently, with the aim to achieve defined milestones and produce high quality research.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have a PhD or equivalent in medical statistics, epidemiology or health economics. You will also be able to provide evidence of contributing to peer-reviewed journal papers or equivalent.

We are looking for someone who has excellent communication skills – written and verbal evidenced by the ability to communicate complex information and are also seeking someone who can provide evidence of working effectively as part of a team and the ability to work independently.

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Dr Clare Gillies on [email protected]

Applications for job share will be considered.

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 17th December.

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 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.

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