Associate Professor

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

Hours per week: 37.5

About the role

Joining the Leicester Real World Evidence (LRWE) unit and the NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), you will provide senior academic leadership on studies investigating (cardiometabolic) multiple long term conditions and the comparative effectiveness of interventions using secondary, real-world observational data (Clinical Practice Research Datalink, Hospital Episodes Statistics) and primary data from classical observational studies (e.g. UK Biobank).

You will develop and undertake independent epidemiological and pharmaco-epidemiological research, take a lead on grant applications, and liaise with collaborators (including industry and other departments within and outside the University) to develop research protocols. You will also provide statistical and epidemiological expertise and supervision to junior members of the team and supervise PhD students.

The LRWE, within the Leicester Diabetes Research Centre, is internationally recognised for its research in cardiometabolic diseases, multiple long term conditions, and therapy of diabetes. This post provides an excellent opportunity for an ambitious epidemiologist to advance their career in epidemiology and health care related data science.

About you

With a PhD in a pertinent subject area, you will have a relevant experience in using advanced statistical software and a strong track record in epidemiological research, with outputs that are internationally recognised and world-leading in terms of originality, significance, and rigour. You should have expertise that complements or enhances existing strengths within the LRWE unit with robust future plans for research applications.

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Clare Gillies on clg13@leicester.ac.uk

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.  

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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