Senior Exercise Research Technician (Exercise Physiology)

About the role

We are seeking a talented, motivated individual to join theLeicester Lifestyle and Health Research group(LLHRG), part of the Diabetes Research Centre (DRC) and Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC), within the NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre. The group investigates how 24-hour lifestyle behaviours—such as physical activity, sedentary behaviour, sleep, and nutrition—can be optimized to prevent and manage obesity and long-term conditions like type 2 diabetes in multi-ethnic populations.

The successful candidate will be based at the Leicester Diabetes Centre (Leicester General Hospital), renowned for research in obesity, diabetes, and other long-term conditions, hosting the BRC Lifestyle Theme. The LLHRG has recently received a £14M investment from Research England to expand its work until 2029, making this a key role in supporting that growth.

The BRC Lifestyle Theme manages advanced clinical research facilities, including a state-of-the-art exercise laboratory, with a team of exercise physiologists, research technicians, and support staff to conduct exercise testing, training, and cardiometabolic health assessments.

The post involves working within a multidisciplinary research team, collaborating with clinical and non-clinical academics, technical staff, research managers, and administrators to deliver clinical research trials. The focus will be on projects related to physical activity and exercise in preventing and managing cardiometabolic conditions.

A full list of responsibilities is available in the accompanying job summary form.

About you

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, hardworking, and enthusiastic, with expertise in exercise/fitness testing and training. They will lead the delivery of high-quality research services, ensuring patient care aligns with research protocols and ICH-GCP guidelines.

Excellent communication skills, the ability to follow instructions, manage time effectively, and prioritize workload are essential. Flexibility, precision, and the ability to work under pressure are also required.

A detailed list of essential and desirable criteria is included in the job summary form.

Additional information

For informal enquiries, contact Jack Sargeant at .

Applications for job share will be considered.

This role may also be considered on a seconded basis for current staff, subject to prior discussion with your line manager. More information on secondments can be foundhere.

The University of Leicester has been impacting lives for 100 years. Joining us means becoming part of theCitizens of Changecommunity, which includes staff, students, and alumni worldwide.

We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, embedding these principles in our teaching, research, and community support. We also prioritize staff wellbeing and environmental sustainability, offering a competitive salary, excellent pension scheme, and generous leave, alongside career development opportunities.

Vacancy terms: Full-time or job share considered. Fixed-term contract for 24 months with potential extension, depending on funding.

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