Research Assistant in Epidemiology

Vacancy terms: Full-time, or job share considered, fixed term contract for 12 months

Hours per week: 37.5

About the role

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in real-world health research. Join the new £3M BHF Leicester Centre of Research Excellence as a Research Assistant within our Populations Theme, exploring how cardiovascular disease and multiple long-term conditions intersect—especially across diverse ethnic groups.

Hosted by the Leicester Real World Evidence Unit, you’ll work with large-scale electronic health record data to:

• Draft study protocols and conduct feasibility assessments
• Clean and analyse data using statistical methods
• Contribute to impactful publications and policy-relevant research

You’ll be supported by experienced researchers and gain exposure to cutting-edge epidemiological studies that aim to improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities. We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented groups in health research.

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Natalie Matthewman on leicester_cre@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.

Advert closes midnight on: 04 November 2025

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