"Research Associate"

About the role

The Diabetes Research Centre (University of Leicester) and NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre are looking for a talented, motivated postdoctoral researcher to join the team as Grade 7 Postdoctoral Research Associate.

The Diabetes Research Centre host a multidisciplinary team of internationally renowned researchers who work collaboratively to investigate how therapies used in the management of obesity and/or type 2 diabetes work to affect whole body health, either in isolation or when combined with exercise or nutrition therapies. This includes a growing portfolio of industry collaborations and funding which require complex regulatory processes and approvals (including MHRA).

The post holder will work closely with principal investigators, other senior researchers and a senior Research Fellow to support and increase research income from industry partners and deliver funded work to time and target. They will be responsible for supporting relationships with internal and external partners, preparation of funding applications, as well as helping develop the systems and processes needed to expedite contracts and regulatory approvals. In addition, they will support new regulatory approvals from start to finish, including protocol development, submission, and end-of-trial reporting, as well as subsequent dissemination, and publication. This will involve working closely with various supporting structures and teams across the Diabetes Research Centre, College of Life Sciences, and wider University, as well as close external partners such as University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.

About you

In this Grade 7 Postdoctoral Research Associate role, you will have a PhD and expertise, as well as research outputs, in the area of exercise, nutrition physiology or obesity. You will also have experience or good knowledge of applying for regulatory approvals for clinical trials, ideally those for CTIMP trials. You will have experience of collaboration or team working and excellent interpersonal skills, giving the ability to develop and maintain effective research partnerships. In doing this, you will excellent communication skills, both written and presentation.

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Jack Sargeant on jack.sargeant@nhs.net

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

Vacancy terms: Full-time, or job share considered, fixed term contract for 24 months

Location: Leicester

Salary: £39,906 to £46,049 per annum: Grade 7

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 3rd March 2026

Closes: 24th March 2026

Job Ref: 12906