Research Assistant

Vacancy terms: Part-time (0.2FTE, 7.5 hours per week), fixed term contract until 30 September 2026

Hours per week: 7.5

About the role

We are seeking a Research Assistant to join the School of Healthcare and contribute to the Paediatric Intensive Care Audit Network (PICANet), an internationally recognised programme monitoring paediatric critical care across the UK and Republic of Ireland. In this role you will support data collection and analysis on staffing levels within paediatric intensive care units, helping to ensure the delivery of accurate, high-quality information.

You will work closely with colleagues at the University of Leicester and the University of Leeds, contributing to research outputs such as reports and co-authored publications, and supporting communication with healthcare partners. Your work will play an important role in shaping the future of paediatric intensive care research and ensuring the continued success of PICANet.

About you

You will hold a good honours degree or have equivalent experience, with the ability to manage research projects effectively and deliver results to deadline. Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills are essential, along with enthusiasm for the subject area and a collaborative approach to working within a research team.

A Master’s qualification and experience using Stata for analysis would be desirable but are not essential. More important is your research potential, your willingness to engage with stakeholders, and your commitment to delivering high-quality work that contributes to real-world impact.

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Dr Sarah Seaton on sarah.seaton@leicester.ac.uk

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 prides itself on the diversity of its student population and on being an inclusive employer. We encourage applications from candidates who represent the diversity of our student population, local communities and wider society. In particular, we welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, as this is a staff group currently underrepresented in the University.

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.

Advert closes midnight on: 16 September 2025

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