Research Associate

About the role

We are seeking a highly self-motivated Research Associate to join the Behavioural Science team within the Diabetes Research Centre, Division of Global, Lifestyle and Metabolic Health. Based at the Leicester Diabetes Centre at Leicester General Hospital, you will contribute to a portfolio of externally funded research focused on the management of long-term conditions, including type 2 diabetes.

Working independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, you will help design and evaluate behaviour-change interventions and lead elements of mixed-methods research. Your work will include qualitative data collection and analysis, systematic reviews, survey design and analysis, research participant recruitment, grant applications and the preparation of findings for journals, reports and conferences.

You will also have opportunities to support teaching, develop collaborations, contribute to research impact and knowledge exchange, and guide colleagues and students.

About you

You will hold a PhD, or equivalent, in health psychology, behavioural science or applied health research, together with knowledge of managing multiple long-term conditions such as type 2 diabetes. You will bring expertise in qualitative and quantitative mixed-methods research, proven analytical and problem-solving abilities, and evidence of contributing to peer-reviewed publications and grant applications.

You will be an effective and collegiate researcher who can work autonomously while building positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Excellent written and verbal communication, strong organisational skills and close attention to detail will be essential, alongside a commitment to continuing professional development.

Additional information For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Michelle Hajiconstantinou on mh333@leicester.ac.uk 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.

Vacancy terms Full Time