The Leeds Institute for Fluid Dynamics (LIFD) at The University of Leeds, is a cross-disciplinary research institute bringing together the expertise of over 300 members of staff, postdoctoral researchers and PhD students with teaching and research interests in fluid dynamics.  The institute was established in 2018 and builds on a 50-year interdisciplinary track record of research in fluids.  We provide a hub to facilitate world-leading research and education in fluid dynamics and to bring interdisciplinary perspectives to complex flow challenges.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced individual to co-ordinate and manage this exciting initiative.  As Institute Manager, you will be responsible for working with the Director and Deputy Directors for implementing the Institute’s strategic vision into a prioritised list of action plans, projects and working objectives.

You will engage and network with academics and stakeholders to promote and develop effective working partnerships and will manage the provision of high-quality project management and administrative support to deliver operational objectives.  You will also manage and develop the LIFD administrative staff.  You will manage external relationships and represent the operational aspects of the Institute at internal and external meetings, workshops, and events.

You will oversee the development of systems and processes as needed, promote the sharing of good practice and knowledge exchange to embed continuous improvements. Through effective management, you will ensure that LIFD remains relevant in a changing landscape and efficient in the delivery of its objectives, with the ability to rapidly adapt to changing internal and external demands and expectations.

You will hold a degree level qualification, or another relevant qualification, or have equivalent relevant professional experience.  You will have excellent organisational skills, project management experience, excellent verbal and written communication skills together with excellent interpersonal skills to enable you to motivate and effectively engage a diverse range of stakeholders.

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

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 14.5% of salary 
• 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. 
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available. 

And much more!   

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

Professor Chris Davies

Email: C.Davies@leeds.ac.uk 

Please note if you are not a British or Irish citizen, from 1 January 2021 you will require permission to work in the UK. This will normally be in the form of a visa but, if you are an EEA/Swiss citizen and resident in the UK before 31 December 2020, this may be your passport or status under the EU Settlement Scheme.

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled 
Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary 
concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

Closing Date: 13 Nov 2026

Section: Professional & Managerial

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum pro-rata

We are looking for a professional and proactive individual with a good team-working ethos to join our technical support staff in the School of Design. You will have a varied and flexible role, providing specialist advice on Art, Design and Printmaking. You will have industry experience in Art, Design and Printmaking and good knowledge of a range of translation technologies. You will provide support, and advice on the use of equipment and processes in all aspects of Printmaking.

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 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.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more! 

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

Gareth Griffiths - Lead Technician, School of Design 

Email: G.Griffiths@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 08 Nov 2026

Section: Technical Support

Salary: £29,588 to £33,002 p.a. pro rata

Are you a highly motivated qualified electrical professional? Do you have the drive to manage a diverse professional team and specialist contractors? Do you have excellent problem solving skills and a logical approach? Do you have excellent communication and organisational skills to deliver a first class service to clients? 

You will be leading a professional team and specialist contractors in achieving set Pre Planned Maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs to life safety critical systems (fire alarm and emergency lighting) and access control systems. 

You will collaborate with the Asset management team to update compliance activities including change management of assets information (i.e. drawings, etc.) for active emergency/life safety services and work closely with CAD team and others. 

You will support various stake holders (such as Support services, Fire Safety Compliance Managers, Engineering Services team, Capital Development Project team, Design office, Small project team, design consultants and project/maintenance services contractors and Estates security team etc.) to ensure compliance and safety at workplace. 

Reporting to the Maintenance Contracts Manager (currently Technical Officer), you will be central point to ensure compliance is adhered in line with statutory procedures, legislation and guidelines. Your daily interaction with our internal customers and contractors means you’ll be the ‘face’ of the compliance team/contractors and will require excellent customer service, people management and contracts management skills. 

You will need the skills to manage critical alarm management networks and Specialist Contractors (Emergency Lighting, Fire Alarm, Electrical services, Security Systems, etc.) and the ability to recommend system upgrades like Major Fire Precaution schemes including Tendering, PO issuing, Invoice payment, and job closing.

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

Tawfiq Wahab, Technical Officer

Email: T.Wahab@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 06 Nov 2026

Section: Professional & Managerial

Salary: £33,951 to £39,906 per annum

Are you an experienced and influential academic with the proven ability to carry out teaching and research in exercise physiology and related topics? Do you have an excellent research track record, proven success obtaining funding and the vision and drive to tackle new challenges? Are you passionate about delivering world leading research and an exceptional student experience?

As Associate Professor, you will carry out research, teaching and management within the school, faculty and university and contribute to academic leadership in the field of biomedical and sport and exercise science. 

You will join a vibrant, supportive, and highly collaborative Cardiovascular and Exercise Sciences research pillar. The pillar has an established international reputation for research spanning cardiovascular, respiratory, and musculoskeletal physiology using experimental human, clinical and computational approaches. The research extends from fundamental discovery science to translational application, investigating physiological mechanisms and developing innovative approaches to improve health, recovery and rehabilitation

We welcome applications from candidates whose research will complement and extend our existing portfolio. We are particularly interested in applicants whose research advances our understanding of the physiological responses and adaptations to exercise and other forms of physiological stress, with applications in healthy ageing, disease prevention, and the treatment and rehabilitation of people living with acute and chronic health conditions.

You will establish and lead an independent research programme, securing competitive external research funding and developing interdisciplinary collaborations within and beyond the University. You will contribute to innovation and excellence in teaching, supervise and develop postgraduate researchers, and provide academic leadership and mentorship to colleagues. 

This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of exercise physiology at Leeds and deliver research with international reach and impact. The School sits within the newly formed Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, bringing together fundamental and clinical scientists with access to outstanding research infrastructure, from state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and specialist equipment to strong partnerships with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

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 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.

•    Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more! 

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

Elaine Martin

Interim Head of the School of Biomedical Sciences

Email: E.Martin@leeds.ac.uk

Ronaldo Ichiyama

Director of Research and Innovation School of Biomedical Sciences

Email: R.M.Ichiyama@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 19 Nov 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: £61,759 to £73,708 per annum

Do you hold a postgraduate qualification, or have equivalent professional experience, in software engineering, computer science, digital health, health informatics or a related discipline? Are you a software engineer who enjoys taking ownership, solving complex problems and turning ideas into secure, reliable products? This is an exciting opportunity to lead the technical development of a digitally enabled rehabilitation platform for use within NHS clinical pathways.

The University of Leeds is offering a unique opportunity to accelerate your career in industry by delivering a strategically important project through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP). You will work in collaboration with Itecho Health Limited and the School of Medicine at the University of Leeds, one of the UK’s leading research intensive institutions.

Itecho Health Limited, based in Leeds, is a digital health company led by clinicians and technology experts. Itecho develops digital platforms that help digitise clinical pathways, support remote patient monitoring and improve the management of long term conditions.

Its products include Ascelus®, a patient and clinician platform that can integrate with existing hospital systems, and aQ™, a medical grade research platform used to collect high quality patient and research data.

Itecho is committed to developing inclusive digital health solutions that can be used by patients regardless of their background, economic circumstances or level of digital confidence.

As the KTP Associate, you will be Itecho’s primary in house software engineer for this project. You will take technical ownership of the platform, working independently while collaborating closely with Itecho’s clinical and product team, University academics, NHS stakeholders and specialist third party technology partners.

This is a highly practical role. You will be expected to design, build, test and deploy software, make sound technical decisions and ensure that work completed by third parties meets Itecho’s technical, security and quality standards.

You will be primarily based at Itecho’s facilities in Leeds and fully embedded within the business. You will also have access to the University of Leeds’ facilities, academic expertise and technical support throughout the project.

What are the benefits of being a KTP Associate?

• All KTP Associates spend 10% of their time on Personal Development, making full use of a £5,333 PD budget
• Experience working at the forefront of AI application in a safety-critical engineering environment
• Hands-on exposure to the full lifecycle of an AI product
• Opportunity to contribute to academic dissemination
• Access to two residential training sessions aimed at developing project management skills
• Opportunity to gain both management and academic experience
• Potential to fast-track a career in industry
• Access to a wealth of academic resources
• Access to a Travel & Subsistence and Consumables budget
• Access to mentoring sessions through Innovate UK

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

ACADEMIC SUPERVISORS

Prof Manoj Sivan

Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine

Email: M.Sivan@leeds.ac.uk 

Dr Adam Smith 

Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine

Email: A.B.Smith@leeds.ac.uk

COMPANY SUPERVISOR

Sarah Tulip 

Email: sarah.tulip@itechohealth.com 

Katie Wallett

Innovation Support Co-ordinator (University of Leeds)

Email: K.Wallett@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 19 Nov 2026

Section: Research

Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 p.a.
In addition to salary, a Personal Development budget of £5,333

As an enthusiastic, talented and motivated scientific research technician you will support accelerated aging translational work as part of NIHR Leeds BRC Haematology theme. The main focus of this workstream is furthering the understanding of the biology of the relationship between myeloma and frailty. Your role will encompass processing patient samples for clinical validation studies and participating in the analysis of those samples.

Working in the team of Professor Gordon Cook, you will be directly supervised by Dr Claire Taylor. The research team comprises clinical academics and scientists with expertise in immune profiling; developing clinical, radiological and MedTech frailty assessments in both clinical trials and real-world settings.

Salary Requirements of the Skilled Worker Visa Route

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role is not suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

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 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.  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!   

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

Claire Taylor, BRC Fellow

Email : medcft@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 05 Nov 2026

Section: Technical Support

Salary: £29,588 to £33,002 per annum

Are you an early career researcher looking for a challenge? Do you have a background in Molecular/Cellular Biology, Genetics or Behavioural Studies? Do you want to further your career in one of the UK’s leading research intensive Universities?

Our laboratory is a newly established research group within Faculty of Biological Sciences, home to more than 100 research groups across a thriving interdisciplinary research environment. We use C. elegans (nematode worms) and state-of-the-art automated imaging and computer vision platforms to investigate important questions about how genetic mutations alter behaviour and identify potential new treatments for genetic diseases. Our primary focus is on epilepsy, where we aim to uncover disease mechanisms and identify new therapeutic strategies. However, we have also successfully applied the same research methods to study more than 100 rare genetic disorders, providing a powerful platform for therapeutic discovery across a broad spectrum of human disease.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Research Technician to join our group studying epilepsy and develop engineered scaffold proteins (Adhirons) for the treatment of these. Funded as part of a Wellcome Trust award to Dr. O’Brien, this project will generate worm “patient avatars” of human epilepsy (strains containing mutations similar to those seen in patients) that will be used in the high-throughput discovery and development of disease treatments. This project will make extensive use of our bespoke high-throughput imaging platform, automated computer vision pipeline and structural peptide engineering approaches to discover how epilepsy manifests and deliver a truly unique class of anti-epilepsy therapeutics.

As an integral member of the laboratory, you will support cutting-edge research through maintaining C. elegans strains, protein expression and purification, behavioural phenotyping (tracker operation) and laboratory management. You will also undertake a range of molecular and cellular biology techniques in support of the project. A good general understanding of molecular, cellular or structural biology is essential. Experience working with C. elegans and/or computational approaches to biological data analysis would be advantageous.

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

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.

Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role is not suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants.

Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

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

Dr Tom O’Brien, Wellcome Trust Research Fellow and Group Leader

Email: T.J.Obrien@leeds.ac.uk

or

Amelia Lesiuk, Lead Technician in Molecular & Cellular Biology

Email: A.Lesiuk@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 05 Nov 2026

Section: Technical Support

Salary: £29,588 to £33,002 per annum

The Pathology Clinical Trials group includes of technical staff, pathologists, clinical academic trainees and PhD students with an internationally recognised track record of clinical trials support. The team currently supports 12 ongoing clinical trials and have contributed to the delivery or translational research on over 40 clinical trials since the 1990’s. Our primary interest is in improving outcomes for patients with colorectal cancer where we have accumulated the largest collection of bowel cancer clinical trial materials in the world (https://www.virtualpathology.leeds.ac.uk/clinical). We work closely with a number of clinical trials units across the UK and beyond and also national/international multidisciplinary clinicians and scientists to deliver the core trial protocol and support a wide programme of translational work on accumulated samples to inform the next generation of clinical trials.

You will be responsible for overseeing pathology support for a number of clinical trials and associated translational projects including liaising with trials units, multidisciplinary clinicians/scientists, ensuring material transfer agreements and other contracts[AM1]  are in place and updated, GCP/HTA/MHRA requirements, project audits, research ethics committee oversight, budget management, new method development and equipment maintenance. You will be able to negotiate best value purchasing and timely delivery of reagents and will have relevant laboratory research and supervisory experience as well as the requisite knowledge and experience of running large projects with a flexible approach to work. You will directly line-manage and support grade 6 and below technicians within the group and supervise post-graduate and undergraduate research students and clinical academic trainees undertaking projects within the laboratory. You will attend internal and external scientific meetings to promote the group activities as required and also arrange and chair local meetings including the regular GCP/HTA/MHRA meetings.

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 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.  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!   

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

Nicholas West, Professor of Pathology

Email: N.P.West@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 05 Nov 2026

Section: Professional & Managerial

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum

This role will be based on the university campus with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Do you have experience of international marketing? Do you have a passion for delivering International marketing and recruitment activities to generate impact to the university and society? Are you an excellent communicator, able to tailor bespoke messages to multiple stakeholders to enhance the global networks and reach of the University?

We are seeking a proactive individual to join the International recruitment team within the International Office. This role will contribute to achieving the University’s ambitious plans for international recruitment and global engagement. You will work with the Regional Development Managers overseeing Europe and the Americas in managing the development and implementation of marketing and recruitment activities across a range of markets in order to recruit high quality international students for the University. You will be expected to apply your high-level technical marketing knowledge to work closely with colleagues across campus as well as a wide range of external stakeholders such as the University’s agent, sponsor and international schools network.

You will be part of a busy team, working across a range of activities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. The ability to work under pressure with conflicting demands, are also very important in this role.

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 more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent. 

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 14.5% 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. 
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!   

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

Finn Brennan, Regional Development Manager

Email: f.j.brennan@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 05 Nov 2026

Section: Administrative and Clerical Support

Salary: £33,951 to £39,906 per annum

This role is full-time, Monday to Friday, with occasional evening and weekend work.

As a Lettings Coordinator, you will play a key role in driving lettings performance, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, and delivering an exceptional customer experience. Acting as the first point of contact for prospective residents, you will guide them through the lettings journey while also taking ownership of key administrative, commercial, and reporting responsibilities.

This role is ideal for someone who is target-driven, highly organised, and confident managing both customer interactions and operational processes.

Unipol is a housing Charity, providing assistance in finding and supplying housing for students in Leeds, Nottingham and Bradford. All those working in Unipol are jointly employed by Unipol and the University of Leeds. 

Further details about Unipol can be found here www.unipol.org.uk

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role is not suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

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 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.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

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

Veronika Ortegal - Unipol

Email : V.Ortegel@unipol.org.uk 

Closing Date: 08 Nov 2026

Section: Administrative and Clerical Support

Salary: £29,588 to £33,002 p.a.

Maritime transport remains one of the most energy-efficient means for transporting goods and raw materials globally. However, it is also a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, responsible for around 2.9% of global emissions generated by human activities. As the sector moves towards decarbonisation, alternative fuels are expected to play a key role in reducing its carbon footprint. Despite this, the impact of these new fuels on the performance and reliability of existing lubricant technologies remains poorly understood.

This project aims to investigate the potential impact of alternative fuels on the friction and wear performance of marine engine lubricants. Using bespoke wear-testing rigs and advanced analytical facilities, we will investigate how fuel-lubricant interactions impact friction, wear and overall system reliability under representative engine operating conditions. 

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements

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 14.5% of salary
• 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.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

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

Professor Ardian Morina (a.morina@leeds.ac.uk) or Dr Cayetano Espejo Conesa (c.espejoconesa@leeds.ac.uk) 

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information, please visit the Government’s Skilled Worker visa page. 

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information, please visit the Government’s page, Apply for the Global Talent visa.

Closing Date: 17 Nov 2026

Section: Research

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum

We are seeking an approachable, customer focused individual to join our team. You will have significant experience of working in a front-line customer service environment, with communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to work on your own initiative with minimal supervision as well as working as part of a wider team. You will provide a high quality front line reception service to our customers, and will have the ability to undertake minor repair and maintenance tasks and site audits. You will supervise the performance of external contractors working at the site in line with our Service Level Agreements.

Residence staff are required to provide a flexible service, working as necessary at Residence locations to meet the needs of the business. You will be based at Charles Morris Hall but should be prepared to work at any of the other Residential Services sites as required. The role also involves driving a Residential Services vehicle so you will also need a full current valid driving licence (manual vehicles) and recent driving experience.

Residence staff are required to provide a flexible service, working as necessary to meet the needs of the business. The standard shift pattern for this role is 4 nights on, 4 nights off.

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas.

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 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.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

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

Heidi Turner, Senior Residences Manager

Email: H.Turner2@leeds.ac.uk

Please see details of the University’s Pre-employment Health Assessment within the Candidate Brief.

Closing Date: 01 Nov 2026

Section: Operational Support

Salary: £25,249 to £26,093 per annum

This role will be based on the university campus with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements

The Head of International Student Recruitment provides leadership and expertise on international student recruitment to enable and contribute to the University’s aims for education, research, reputation, and financial sustainability. You will lead the development and delivery of the University of Leeds’ international student recruitment strategies and operations designed to grow our international student population at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

You will have sector-leading capability for international student recruitment and contribute to the development of the University’s international brand, profile and reputation. You will be an expert in innovative and market-leading recruitment tactics and understand the needs and behaviours of international applicants around the world.

You will provide a high level of strategic and operational leadership across the International Office and wider Corporate Communications and External Relations Directorate as a senior member of the International Office Leadership Team. You will work closely with colleagues across the University to maximise the impact and reach of global teams.

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 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.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

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

Amanda Bassra, Personal Assistant and Office Manager, International Office

Email: a.j.bassra@leeds.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 09 Nov 2026

Section: Professional & Managerial

Salary: £61,759 to £82,930 per annum

We are recruiting to several roles within Student Education and Experience. We have a number of opportunities on a full-time basis, on both fixed-term or ongoing contracts. These roles will be based on the university campus with scope for some roles to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements. 

We will be recruiting to these roles through our recruitment centre process, meaning successful applicants could be matched into a range of different positions according to the skills, experience and preferences demonstrated during selection. Please see the candidate brief for more information on our service areas. 

Do you have experience of delivering high quality administration? Are you customer-focused and flexible in your approach?  Do you enjoy working with a wide range of different people?

The University of Leeds is one of the top 80 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. 

We are a passionate and ambitious University service, situated within Student Education and Experience that supports over 38,000 students and over 9,000 staff in delivering an exceptional student experience. Teamwork is key to our success and our teams are committed to supporting every applicant and student to make the most of their time at Leeds and go on to succeed in their chosen career. 

We are currently recruiting for a number of administrative roles across our Service including within Admissions, Funding, Student Support, Programme Support, Examinations, Timetabling and Postgraduate Research Support.

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

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 over 40 days a year!
• 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.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

If you like the idea of being part of a community of 900 professional staff working across our campus to enhance the student experience then we would love to hear from you

Top Tips for Applications

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

Business Operations Team

Email: BusinessOperations@leeds.ac.uk

We are expecting a high volume of applications for this role and with this in mind we may choose to close this advert earlier then advertised. If this is the case, we will email all pending applicants to inform them but we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Closing Date: 26 Oct 2026

Section: Administrative and Clerical Support

Salary: £26,707 to £28,778 per annum pro-rata

We are seeking a Research Assistant to investigate and support new and ongoing temperate rainforest restoration projects across Yorkshire. The position will support data collection, analysis and communication to inform landscape-scale ecological restoration and nature recovery across the UK uplands.

You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team of scientists and land managers and in partnership with a range of organisations. You will help design, organise and deliver a range of monitoring activities to explore the wide-ranging impacts of changing land management on ecosystem services, biodiversity, economy and local and visitor perceptions. You will help analyse data, contribute to report writing and communicate results with a range of audiences. You will help deliver a volunteer programme, providing outstanding opportunities for people to contribute to monitoring nature recovery. The role will require field work at various locations in and round Ribblehead, North Yorkshire and will involve a mix of home working and field work.

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 more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent.

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 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.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

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

Professor Dominick Spracklen, Professor of Biosphere-Atmosphere Interactions

Email: d.v.spracklen@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 26 Oct 2026

Section: Research

Salary: £33,951 to £39,906 per annum

Research is focussed on the understanding the mechanisms that drive platelet hyperactivity in cardiometabolic disease. The current post is a British Heart Foundation funded project that will examine the role of phosphodiesterases in platelets. It is based in the research group of Professor Khalid Naseem who leads a research group that seeks to identify novel biochemical and molecular mechanisms that contribute to the regulation of blood platelet activity and thrombosis. A range of techniques will be used in this project including the isolation of blood platelets, immunoblotting and immunoprecipitation, and the development of in vivo models of thrombosis and vascular inflammation.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

What does the role entail? 

As Research Fellow your main duties will include:

• Working with and in support of Prof Naseem’s research grant to ensure the project is successfully completed;
• Generating and pursuing original research ideas in the appropriate subject area;
• Developing research objectives and proposals and contributing to setting the direction of the research project and team including, where appropriate preparing proposals for funding in collaboration with colleagues; 
• Evaluating methods and techniques used and results obtained by other researchers and to relate such evaluations appropriately to your own work;
• Communicating or presenting research results through publication or other recognised forms of output; 
• Preparing papers for publication in leading international journals and independently writing reports;
• Working both independently and also as part of a larger team of researchers, engaging in knowledge-transfer activities where appropriate and feasible;
• Maintaining your own continuing professional development and acting as a mentor to less experienced colleagues as appropriate;
• Contributing to the research culture of the School, where appropriate;
• Contributing to the training of both undergraduate and postgraduate students, where appropriate, including assisting with the supervision of projects in areas relevant to the project. 

These duties provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the grade of the post.

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

Professor Khalid Naseem, Leeds Institute for Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine

Tel: +44 (0)113 343 1560

Email: k.naseem@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 30 Oct 2026

Section: Research

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum

The project will involve the development of new theoretical and computational approaches for quantum critical phenomena using the recent approach known as the "fuzzy sphere". The focus areas of the project include conformal field theories in 2+1 dimension and their numerical simulations using the noncommutative geometry of the fuzzy sphere (in particular, via exact diagonalisation, matrix product state and neural quantum state methods). Some of our recent papers relevant to the position include: 

https://arxiv.org/abs/2411.15299

https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.22539

https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.08036

https://arxiv.org/abs/2512.25054

https://arxiv.org/abs/2608.07655

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 14.5% of salary
• 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.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more! 

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

Zlatko Papic, Professor in Theoretical Physics 

https://theory.leeds.ac.uk/zlatko-papic/

Tel: +44 (0)113 343 3882

Email: Z.Papic@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 04 Jan 2027

Section: Research

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 p.a.

We are advertising three separate projects in the field of quantum many-body physics: 

(1) Topological quantum matter. The focus areas of this project include topological and geometric properties of fractional quantum Hall states and fractional Chern insulators, including their classical and quantum simulations (in particular, exact diagonalisation, matrix product state and neural quantum state methods, as well as quantum simulations). Some of our recent papers relevant to the position include: 

https://arxiv.org/abs/2011.01955

https://arxiv.org/abs/2107.10267

https://arxiv.org/abs/2111.10395

https://arxiv.org/abs/2301.04169 

https://arxiv.org/abs/2401.17352

(2) Far-from-equilibrium physics of lattice gauge theories. The focus areas of the project include many-body dynamics, ergodicity breaking, false-vacuum decay, etc. The project will also involve developing classical and quantum simulations of lattice gauge theories (in particular, via exact diagonalisation, matrix product state and neural quantum state methods, as well as quantum simulations). Some of our recent papers relevant to the position include: 

https://arxiv.org/abs/2607.26156

https://arxiv.org/abs/2607.14223

https://arxiv.org/abs/2606.25889

https://arxiv.org/abs/2512.23794

https://arxiv.org/abs/2406.14718

(3) Quantum criticality on the "fuzzy sphere". The focus areas of the project include conformal field theories in 2+1 dimension and their numerical simulations using the noncommutative geometry of the fuzzy sphere (in particular, via exact diagonalisation, matrix product state and neural quantum state methods). Some of our recent papers relevant to the position include: 

https://arxiv.org/abs/2411.15299

https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.22539

https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.08036

https://arxiv.org/abs/2512.25054

https://arxiv.org/abs/2608.07655

To apply

For further information on these vacancies and how to apply, please visit the following websites for each position, where you can also access a full candidate brief.

(1) https://jobs.leeds.ac.uk/EPSPA1142 Research Fellow in Topological quantum matter

(2) https://jobs.leeds.ac.uk/EPSPA1143 Research Fellow in Quantum Simulations of Gauge Theories

(3) https://jobs.leeds.ac.uk/EPSPA1140 Research Fellow in Quantum Criticality and Conformal Field Theory

Closing Date: 04 Jan 2027

Section: Research

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 p.a.
Fixed term for 24 months

The project will involve the development of new theoretical and computational approaches to study topological quantum matter, in the context of condensed matter physics and ultracold atomic systems. The focus areas of the project include topological and geometric properties of fractional quantum Hall states and fractional Chern insulators, including their classical and quantum simulations (in particular, exact diagonalisation, matrix product state and neural quantum state methods, as well as quantum simulations). Some of our recent papers relevant to the position include: 

https://arxiv.org/abs/2011.01955 

https://arxiv.org/abs/2107.10267 

https://arxiv.org/abs/2111.10395 

https://arxiv.org/abs/2301.04169 

https://arxiv.org/abs/2401.17352 

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information, please visit the Government’s Skilled Worker visa page.

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information, please visit the Government’s page, Apply for 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 14.5% of salary
• 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.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more

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

Zlatko Papic, Professor in Theoretical Physics 

https://theory.leeds.ac.uk/zlatko-papic/

Tel: +44 (0)113 343 3882

Email: Z.Papic@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 04 Jan 2027

Section: Research

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum

The project will involve the development of new theoretical and computational approaches for lattice gauge theories, both in and out of equilibrium. The focus areas of the project include many-body dynamics, ergodicity breaking, false-vacuum decay, etc. The project will also involve developing classical and quantum simulations of lattice gauge theories (in particular, via exact diagonalisation, matrix product state and neural quantum state methods, as well as quantum simulations). Some of our recent papers relevant to the position include: 

https://arxiv.org/abs/2607.26156

https://arxiv.org/abs/2607.14223

https://arxiv.org/abs/2606.25889

https://arxiv.org/abs/2512.23794

https://arxiv.org/abs/2406.14718

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information, please visit the Government’s Skilled Worker visa page.

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information, please visit the Government’s page, Apply for 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 14.5% of salary
• 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.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more

Do you have a background in topological phases of matter or numerical simulations of quantum many-body systems? Would you like to further your career in one of the UK’s leading research-intensive universities?

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

Zlatko Papic, Professor in Theoretical Physics 

https://theory.leeds.ac.uk/zlatko-papic/

Tel: +44 (0)113 343 3882

Email: Z.Papic@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 04 Jan 2027

Section: Research

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum

This role is only available to those studying at the University of Leeds for the duration of the post.

This role will be based on the university campus.  There are no set hours for this role, the hours will vary according to the needs of the service and we would contact you when shifts are available.

Are you committed to outstanding service delivery? Do you have an eye for detail? Can you make a positive contribution to our team?

Our Research Centre and Galleries provide a showcase for and access to our art collections and treasures from our Cultural Collections. Visitors range from University students and staff to members of the public, including community groups and school students. Our team is the first point of contact in the Research Centre & Galleries and provides a professional and friendly welcome. 

We’re looking for someone with a flexible approach as days and times will vary. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and able to provide a positive response to visitor queries. 

Visit Your career at University of Leeds Libraries to find out about our values, culture and ambitions.

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

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 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.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
• And much more!  

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

Alison Tate, Visitor Services Manager

Email: A.Tate@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 01 Nov 2026

Section: Operational Support

Salary: 13.30 per hour

The School of Philosophy, Religion, and History of Science at the University of Leeds is seeking an outstanding philosopher with research expertise and teaching experience in moral and/or political philosophy, understood to comprise metanormative theory, moral psychology, normative ethics, political philosophy, and legal philosophy. The successful candidate will lead or direct their own original and independent programme of research at an international standard. 

The philosophical community within the School is one of the largest and most vibrant in the UK. We have particular research strengths in metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of science, philosophy of mind, aesthetics, ethics, and political philosophy. Research activity in the area of this post is supported by the Centre for Aesthetic, Moral and Political Philosophy (CAMP). The School has the ambition to be a dynamic and welcoming community renowned for both its academic excellence and its impact on policy, practice, and public life. We value an inclusive working and learning environment and our aim is to develop a diverse staff and student community reflective of this. 

In addition to the standard online application form that covers the above essential and desirable criteria, please upload the following (in this order) as a single PDF:

*Interviews are to take place on 10 and 11 February 2027*

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 14.5% of salary
• 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.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more! 

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

Prof Pekka Väyrynen, Deputy Head of School (Philosophy and History of Science). Email: p.vayrynen@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 22 Nov 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: £51,753 to £59,966 p.a.

Do you want to enhance the employability prospects of students and graduates? Can you work at the University providing advice and guidance to students through the curriculum, group work and one-to-one interactions? 

We are seeking a student-centred Careers Consultant to join our Student Careers service. Working as part of the Directorate of Student Experience and Support, you will deliver high-quality careers information, advice and guidance to students and graduates through online and face-to-face interventions for individuals and groups. You will support the development and delivery of curriculum-based career development modules, working closely with academic colleagues. You will be expected to manage competing priorities, build effective professional relationships with colleagues and employer partners, and work innovatively, collaboratively and flexibly within a culture of continuous improvement. 

You will be based within the Leeds University Business School (LUBS) Employability & Opportunity Team. This ongoing role has been created to provide additional capacity in response to significant growth in student numbers, particularly among international and UG Year 2 Direct Entry students. 

The UG Year 2 Direct Entry students (primarily international students), join the University having missed much of the employability and career development provision typically embedded during the first-year student experience. You will work to ensure these students can successfully access careers education, employer engagement opportunities, work-related learning and tailored guidance that enables them to thrive in a competitive graduate labour market. 

You will also support the employability and career development needs of the Business School's growing UG and PGT international student population, helping students to develop career management skills, understand graduate recruitment processes and build confidence in pursuing opportunities in the UK and global labour markets. 

Working as part of the wider Student Careers Service, you will contribute to faculty and institutional objectives relating to student success, employability, graduate outcomes and international student experience, whilst helping to manage increased demand arising from continued growth in Business School student numbers. 

Working closely with academic and professional services colleagues across the Business School, alongside the Institutional Careers Consultant (International), International Office, Global Opportunities team and wider University services, you will deliver targeted careers and employability support for these student groups. 

Leeds University Business School is part of the University of Leeds; a Russell Group university ranked among the top 100 universities globally. The School is internationally recognised for its excellence in teaching, research and graduate employability. It delivers undergraduate (UG), masters (PGT), MBA, PhD and professional education and online study, for over 5,000 students from around 100 countries. It is one of only a small number of business schools worldwide to be triple accredited by AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS. 

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-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 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.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more! 

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

Matthew Howard, Deputy Head of Student Careers 

Email: M.Howard2@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 01 Nov 2026

Section: Professional & Managerial

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 p.a.

Do you have experience of working in catering? Are you customer focused and dedicated to providing an excellent service? Are you able to work effectively on your own and as part of a team?

University Catering and Hospitality Services operates a range of retail catering across campus, and an extensive range of hospitality services. 

You will be an integral part of a dedicated team working to deliver an excellent standard of food and beverage provision with an enthusiastic, reliable and confident approach. As a Kitchen Porter you will be responsible for a variety of duties including operating the dishwasher, cleaning heavy duty kitchen equipment and the fabric of the kitchen, manual washing of pans and equipment, and waste disposal duties. You will ensure the overall cleanliness of the kitchen and ensure our standards are met and are adhered to at all times.

This is a full-time role working 35 hours per week, worked 5 days over 7, usually between the hours of 7am and 11pm. You will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business including working regularly on main campus, and working weekends, bank holidays and closure days as and when required, with time in lieu to balance.

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s 42 days a year!
• 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.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

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

Lisa Hall - Senior Head Chef

Email: L.Hall@leeds.ac.uk 

Please see details of the University’s Pre-employment Health Assessment within the Candidate Brief.

Closing Date: 25 Oct 2026

Section: Operational Support

Salary: £24,479 per annum (plus meals)

The project officer will be responsible for project coordinating and overseeing the day-to-day running of the programme as well as its future development, including coordinating collaborative working, and helping with future funding applications. For example, this will include (i) organising meetings/reporting and facilitating research; (ii) co-ordinating external advocacy (e.g. with the advisory board) and public engagement activities; (iii) ensuring project compliance with funder guidelines (e.g. grant spending) 

This position is ideally suited to a highly organised and motivated individual with a background in the biomedical sciences who wishes to develop their career in research project management. Given that the project involves close collaboration between academics at 3 universities, a scientific advisory board and ~16 researchers, the post holder must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a comprehensive understanding of issues relating to carrying out collaborative research. You should have a degree level qualification in science, engineering, business or project management. You should also have a track record in the management of similar academic projects, with demonstrable project management skills, including strong analytical, creative and problem-solving skills.

We are passionate about fostering a supportive, responsible, and inclusive research culture. Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are central to how the team operates, and the team will play active roles in EDI activities across the 3 universities. Development opportunities for a range of career avenues (e.g. CV writing workshops, presentation training, meet industrial representatives) will be available. Mentoring will be provided and tailored to your career goals.

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 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.

•    Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more! 

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

Prof Julie Aspden, Director of RiboCode BBSRC sLoLa

Tel: +44 (0)113 343 9607 

Email: j.aspden@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 26 Oct 2026

Section: Professional & Managerial

Salary: £33,951 to £39,906 per annum pro-rata

Are you an exceptional business partner with strong accounting abilities and able to provide strategic direction, commercial insight and robust investment assessment?  Are you passionate about adding value, supporting growth and contributing to financial sustainability?

Reporting to the Director of Finance - Financial Planning & Analysis, this is a broad ranging senior business partnering role, supporting key areas of strategic growth for the University.  Working with senior stakeholders you will provide commercial insight, financial advice, analysis and support, in an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing and supporting strategic delivery in areas of new income growth for the University.

With a commercial mindset, you will be able to balance investment opportunities and academic excellence within the framework of statutory regulations.  Confident in developing processes to support assessment of investment, costings and pricing you will both support and challenge senior stakeholders to ensure delivery of robust and sustainable decision making.

Good accounting and operational knowledge will ensure you are a point of excellence mitigating risk and bringing an awareness of accounting implications, co-ordinating with other specialist parts of the finance service and wider University.

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-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 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.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more! 

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

Mark Gray, Director of Finance –Financial Planning & Analysis

Email: M.A.Gray@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 26 Oct 2026

Section: Professional & Managerial

Salary: £61,759 to £73,708

We are looking to recruit a number of proactive HR Assistants to support the provision of an excellent and effective HR service.

You will bring enthusiasm, a professional manner, and a strong commitment to service excellence. With experience in a busy office environment, you’ll demonstrate excellent customer service skills and a proactive approach to managing a varied workload.

Confidentiality and sensitivity in handling information will be key, along with a high level of attention to detail. As part of our People Services Operations team, you’ll help deliver outstanding support across the employee lifecycle for over 10,400 staff

Please note: This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas 

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 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. 
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available. 

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

Pamela Dixon, Operations Lead

Email: P.Dixon@leeds.ac.uk  

Closing Date: 26 Oct 2026

Section: Administrative and Clerical Support

Salary: £27,241 to £29,353 per annum

Are you an ambitious researcher looking for your next challenge? Do you have an established background in Neuroscience? Do you want to further your career in one of the UK’s leading research-intensive Universities?

Learning does not just shape what we remember, it reshapes how we perceive, altering the earliest stages of sensory processing. We are recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Fellow for a BBSRC-funded project investigating how the olfactory bulb, the first processing stage of the olfactory system, adjusts how it encodes odours in response to behavioural context. You will use in vivo two-photon calcium imaging in mice, alongside behavioural assays and computational modelling, to track how learning-driven changes emerge in these early circuits and how this shapes perception.

You will join a collaborative lab within a thriving neuroscience community at Leeds, home to over 44 research labs across multiple faculties, with access to cutting-edge imaging facilities.

The University of Leeds and the Faculty of Biological Sciences are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and offer a range of family friendly policies. The University is a charter member of Athena SWAN (the national body that promotes gender equality in higher education), and the Faculty of Biological Sciences was awarded a Silver award in 2020.  We are proud to be an inclusive Faculty that values all staff, and are happy to consider job share applications and requests for flexible working arrangements from our employees. Our Athena SWAN webpage provides more information. 

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 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.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

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

Dr Jamie Johnston, Associate Professor of Neuroscience

Email: j.johnston@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 03 Nov 2026

Section: Research

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum

We are looking for a Research Support Technician to support the School’s expanding research portfolio including on costed grants/awards and internal research in a range of laboratories across all School sites. You will carry out analysis of research samples using a range of biological, chemical and physical protocols. You will also provide support and expertise to student research projects at all levels including sample collection, preparation and analysis using a variety of techniques both wet chemical and instrumental. 

You will also be responsible for maintaining equipment relevant to the research and project activities including servicing and procurement and maintaining stocks of chemicals and consumables. In addition, you will produce standard operating procedures (SOPs), risk assessments, COSHH forms and other documentation required by research projects aims.

You will have experience of working within a laboratory environment, alongside a BSc or BTEC Higher or equivalent working experience, together with experience of using and maintaining HPLC or LC-MS or GC-MS or SEC. You will also have good organisational and communication skills, and the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team. You may be required to work weekends to support Open Days and to maintain cell culture lines.

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role is not suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas.

Please note this role is campus based, 5 days per week.

What we offer in return

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

Dr Nataricha Phisarnchananan, School Technical Manager

Email: N.Phisarnchananan@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 25 Oct 2026

Section: Technical Support

Salary: £29,588 to £33,002 per annum

We are looking for a Research Support Technician to support the School’s expanding research portfolio including costed grants/awards and internal research in a range of laboratories across all School sites. You will carry out analysis of research samples using a range of biological, chemical and physical protocols. You will also provide support and expertise to student research projects at all levels including sample collection, preparation and analysis using a variety of techniques both wet chemical and instrumental.

You will also be responsible for maintaining equipment relevant to the research and project activities including servicing and procurement and maintaining stocks of chemicals and consumables. In addition, you will produce standard operating procedures (SOPs), risk assessments, COSHH forms and other documentation required by research projects aims.

You will have experience of working within a laboratory environment, alongside a BSc or BTEC Higher or equivalent in a relevant subject, together with experience of tissue culture and microbiological facilities. You will also have good organisational and communication skills, and the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team. You may be required to work weekends to support Open Days and to maintain cell culture lines.

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role is not suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas.

Please note this role is campus based, 5 days per week.

What we offer in return

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

Dr Nataricha Phisarnchananan, School Technical Manager

Email: N.Phisarnchananan@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 25 Oct 2026

Section: Technical Support

Salary: £29,588 to £33,002 per annum

We are looking for a professional and proactive Assistant Laboratory Technician to provide support across our busy laboratories in the School of Food Science and Nutrition. You will assist with the day-to-day upkeep, organisation and operation of our laboratories, including maintaining high standards of cleanliness, preparing materials, maintaining equipment and enhancing the laboratory user experience through giving basic training and providing general support and advice. 

You will have five GCSEs or equivalent including Mathematics and a science subject. You will also have a good understanding of chemical hazards, safe handling and disposal, with the ability to work safely and maintain a high standard of hygiene. In addition, you’ll also have good organisational and communication skills, and the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas.

Please note this role is campus based five days per week.

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 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.

•    Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.  And much more!  

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

Amie Lister, Teaching Laboratories Manager 

Email:  A.K.Lister@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 25 Oct 2026

Section: Technical Support

Salary: £25,249 to £26,093 p.a.

This role will be based on the university campus with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

We are looking for a professional and proactive individual who will provide high quality, customer focussed research support to our Faculty Research and Innovation Office (FRIO).  

You will support the provision of grants management and financial administration within the FRIO, with a particular focus on the post-award process. You will be part of the University's Research Operations service, but will be deployed to the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences and will report to the Senior Research Support Administrator (Post-Award). 

With administrative experience in a busy, customer focussed environment, you will also have excellent organisation and communication skills, experience of financial systems and procedures, and the ability to work effectively to tight deadlines.

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role is not suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants.  Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus 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.
• 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.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

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

Nicholas Dillon, Senior Research Support Administrator (Post-Award)

Email: N.Dillon@leeds.ac.uk

Jonathan Mills, Deputy Faculty Research Manager

Email: J.J.Mills@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 01 Nov 2026

Section: Administrative and Clerical Support

Salary: £29,588 to £33,002 per annum

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you an ambitious researcher with expertise in plant proteins, food or feed science, and in vitro digestion? Do you want to apply advanced analytical methods to help strengthen European protein autonomy and develop more sustainable feeds for pigs, poultry and fish?

We are seeking a Research Fellow to join the University of Leeds team on PROFEED (Progressive Solutions for European Feed Autonomy through Sustainable Plant Protein Value Chains), a Horizon Europe project bringing together 15 partners across eight countries. PROFEED aims to reduce reliance on imported soybean meal by identifying resilient European protein crops, improving their processing and nutritional quality, and validating sustainable feed formulations.

The University of Leeds leads protein-quality profiling across the project's dry-crop, fresh-crop and feed-formulation work packages. You will work primarily on the compositional, structural, techno-functional and nutritional characterisation of plant protein crops, ingredients and feed formulations; assessment of antinutritional factors; and application of in vitro digestion models to determine protein digestibility and quality. The crop portfolio includes soybean, lupin and alfalfa, alongside other legumes and forage crops selected during the project. You may also be involved in the delivery of an in vivo validation trial at the National Pig Centre, e.g. through analysis of samples and data. 

You will work with Associate Professor Dr Christine Bosch (PROFEED lead) and Dr Alan Javier Hernandez Alvarez, and colleagues at the University of Leeds, collaborating closely with project partners responsible for crop production, processing, feed formulation, fish and poultry studies, and the University of Leeds National Pig Centre.

You will have a PhD or near completion in Food Science, Food Technology, Animal Nutrition, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Chemical Engineering or a closely related discipline, together with strong research experience in plant protein characterisation and in the nutritional assessment of plant-derived ingredients, foods or feeds. You will have practical experience of protein analysis using relevant techniques and of in vitro protein digestion and digestibility assessment, with the ability to critically select, adapt and validate methods for the intended biological context.

You will also have a positive attitude to collaborative research and the drive to make a significant contribution to making this ground-breaking project a success.

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent

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 14.5% of salary

•    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.

•    Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

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

Dr Alan Hernandez Alvarez, Lecturer in Nutrition and Global Health

Email: A.J.HernandezAlvarez@leeds.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 05 Nov 2026

Section: Research

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 p.a.
Depending on experience.

Grade 7 (£41,064 - £48,822 p.a. depending on experience)

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you an ambitious researcher looking for your next challenge? Do you have an established background in microbiology, gut microbiome or microbial ecology and functional foods? Are you interested to explore the innovation potential of a scientific discovery to bring the research to marketplace by working with food industry stakeholders? Do you want to further your career in one of the UK’s leading research-intensive universities?

We are looking for a Research and Innovation Fellow to join a project funded by the National Alternative Protein Innovation Centre (NAPIC). NAPIC is a £38m entity (including a £15m UKRI investment) to lead the UK’s alternative protein knowledge and Innovation ecosystem. NAPIC’s vision is to make alternative proteins mainstream for a sustainable planet. The centre is led by the Universities of Leeds, Sheffield, Imperial College London and the James Hutton Institute, in collaboration with over 100 national and international partners. NAPIC is a cohesive pan-UK centre poised to revolutionise the UK’s agri-food sector by harnessing our world-leading science base through a co-created alternative protein strategy across the Discovery → Innovation → Commercialisation pipeline to support the transition to a sustainable, high growth, blended protein bioeconomy. NAPIC features four integrated activity streams: research to address innovation challenges; a national alternative protein knowledge base; workforce of the future; and accessible Innovation facilities.

This particular project will use a combination of in vitro models of the human colonic microbiota, small-scale human dietary interventions, analytical chemistry and both culture-based and culture-independent measurement of the gut microbiome to assess the impact of new and alternative proteins on gut health. Specifically, this project will measure the ability of new/alternative proteins to modify the composition of the gut microbiota, influence microbial production of beneficial metabolites (e.g. short chain fatty acids, amino acids and derivatives, bile acids, small phenolic acids) and improve markers human gut health (e.g. intestinal permeability and inflammation). 

This position will generate new data on the gut health properties of new and alternative proteins and in collaboration with other NAPIC researchers, generate an multi-functional database of new and alternative protein functional properties, which using AI/ML will then be used to develop predictive relationships between the fundamental properties of the individual proteins: amino acid sequence (e.g., from the Protein Data Bank); extent of digestion, production of beneficial metabolites, modulation of the gut microbiota and regulation of human gut health markers. The overall aim is to develop a model testing system to establish the ability of new and alternative proteins to support human gut health, and enable population based transition to a low animal protein diet by delivering nutritious, health promoting alternative protein foods. 

You will join a highly dynamic, interdisciplinary team focusing on the whole theme of alternative proteins, collaborating with a wide range of academics and industrial partners, helping to run workshops and outreach activities as well as conducting your own research program. 

You will have a PhD or near completion in Microbiology, Microbial Ecology, Biochemistry, or Biological Sciences or a closely related discipline together with a strong background in gut microbiome and functional foods. You will also have a positive attitude to collaborative research and the drive to make a significant contribution to making this ground-breaking project a success.

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent

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

Professor Kieran Tuohy, Chair of Energy Metabolism & Microbiome

Email: K.M.Tuohy@leeds.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 29 Oct 2026

Section: Research

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum

This role will be based on the university campus with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements

Do you want to lead the strategic use of space across a complex University estate, harnessing data, digital tools, and evolving technologies to inform future planning?

As Space Manager, you will lead the strategic and operational management of the University’s space portfolio, ensuring that space is planned, allocated, and utilised effectively to support teaching, research, and professional services.

You will provide leadership to a multi-disciplinary team responsible for space data, systems, and planning. This includes the management of land, building and room data within the University’s space management system (Planon), oversight of CAD and BIM functions, and the delivery of robust space analytics. Through the effective use of systems, data governance, and insight, you will support evidence-based decision-making and strategic planning, to aid the optimisation of the University’s estate.

You will lead the development and implementation of the University’s space management policies, helping to ensure alignment with institutional priorities and our master planning framework emerging from the Campus Reimagined project.

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-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 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.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more! 

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

Philip Dougill, Head of Asset Management

Email: p.dougill@leeds.ac.uk

Please see details of the University’s Pre-employment Health Assessment within the Candidate Brief. 

Closing Date: 25 Oct 2026

Section: Professional & Managerial

Salary: £51,753 to £59,966 per annum