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We are looking for a talented self-motivated individual with research experience and interest in behavioural science and qualitative research methods to join the Psychology team at the Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester. This post would be suitable for a person with some experience of working in research who wishes to extend the range of their research-related skills in behaviour change and qualitative research methods, or for a graduate who wishes to enter a career in health services research. Aptitude and motivation for learning and using new skills and a strong interest in research are considered more important than previous experience in paid employment, although the latter will be recognised as valuable during the selection process.

You will be involved in a number of projects in the field of health psychology and self-management, embedded throughout our recently funded research programmes, including the M3 programme, an NIHR- funded programme aiming to develop and test a disease management intervention in adults with early-onset type 2 diabetes (aged 16-40 years).

This is an excellent opportunity for you to further develop professional skills as a researcher, working with teams from various disciplines and assist with programmes of research being conducted by the Diabetes Research Centre in the Department of Population Health Sciences.

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Dr Michelle Hadjiconstantinou at [email protected]

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 because the appointee will have substantial access to young people and/or vulnerable adults. Therefore, an appointment to this post will be subject to checking and appropriate clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The successful applicant for this post will, therefore, be required to give consent for the University to check with the DBS for the existence and content of any criminal record in the form of an Enhanced with adult/child workforce and adult/child barred list Disclosure. Information received from the DBS and the police will be kept in strict confidence and will be destroyed once the University is satisfied in this regard.

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.

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 equality, 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.