About the role

In this role you will contribute to high-impact clinical research—part of a unit that has secured over £9 million in research grants in the past 24 months—working with nationally and internationally acclaimed investigators in the Leicester Clinical Trials Unit.

Your responsibilities will include designing and conducting laboratory-based omics experiments, analysing complex datasets, and communicating findings through reports and presentations. You will play a key role in the dissemination of research outputs and contribute to publications, while also collaborating closely with colleagues across multidisciplinary teams to drive forward innovative projects in cardiovascular and metabolic health.

About you

You will hold a PhD (or near completion) in a relevant field such as genomics, proteomics or cardiovascular biology, paired with hands-on experience in omics methodologies and bioinformatics analysis. Your academic credentials will be complemented by a demonstrable ability to work independently as well as collaboratively, adapting your approach according to project demands and timelines.

Excellent communication skills are essential, enabling you to articulate complex scientific findings clearly both orally and in writing, and to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders. You will have experience of working in a fast-paced research environment and bring strong organisation, analytical insight and creative problem-solving to your work.

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Professor Don Jones on [email protected]

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.