Vacancy ID:
12742
Location:
Leicester
School/Division:
Respiratory Sciences
Vacancy terms:
Full-time, fixed term contract until 31 March 2028
Salary details:
Clinical Below Consultant
Hours per week:
40
Advert closes midnight on:
15 Feb 2026

About the role

The Division of Respiratory Sciences at the University of Leicester are seeking a Clinical Research Fellow to join them on a fixed term basis to lead the study of airway smooth muscle in asthma using multi-omic approaches to inform the understanding of airway hyperresponsiveness. 

About you

As the successful applicant, you will be a qualified medical doctor registered with the GMC and have an interest in respiratory medicine. You will have excellent clinical skills and effective interpersonal skills to work successfully alongside a team to deliver the research aims.

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Prof Dominick Shaw 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.
 
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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