Research Assistant

Research Assistant

To characterise human adipose tissue endothelial cells and investigate their interactions with adipose tissue in the setting of type 2 diabetes. The role involves exploring underlying mechanisms, identifying key signalling pathways, and contributing to a deeper understanding of how endothelial cell function impacts adipose tissue biology.

The University of Leeds is one of the top 135 universities in the world. We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities. Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe.

Salary Requirements of the Skilled Worker Visa Route

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) - That's 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance - the University contributes 21.6% of salary
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
• All FMH staff are entitled to ten days staff development per year (pro rata). Please speak to your Line Manager about how you can utilise these.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
• And much more!

Please note that this role is for up to 5 months finishing on 31st January 2027.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Professor Mark Kearney, Dean of Faculty of Medicine and Health
Email: M.T.Kearney@leeds.ac.uk

Job Details

Location
Leeds - Main Campus

Faculty/Service
Faculty of Medicine & Health

School/Institute
Leeds Institute of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine (LICAMM)

Section
Discovery and Translational Science Department (DTSD)

Category
Research

Grade
Grade 6

Salary
£33,951 to £39,906 per annum

Post Type
Full Time

Contract Type
Fixed Term (Available for up to 5 months until the 31st January 2027 to complete a specific task or time limited work, including the need for specific expertise or additional resource for a project.)

Release Date
Tuesday 04 August 2026

Closing Date
Tuesday 11 August 2026

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The University of Leeds is one of the top 135 universities in the world. We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities. Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe.

o 26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) - That's 42 days a year!
o Generous pension scheme plus life assurance- the University contributes 21.6% of salary
o Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
o Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
o Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
o All FMH staff are entitled to ten days staff development per year (pro rata). Please speak to your Line Manager about how you can utilise these.
o Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
And much more!
Please note that this role is for up to 5 months finishing on 31st January 2027.