Do you have the skills and experience to support the evaluation, development, and implementation of innovative ideas and inventions in healthcare? Do you understand how innovation can benefit healthcare delivery for early diagnosis and personalised care, particularly for patients who need surgical interventions or kidney disease, or who may have sepsis or are impacted by antimicrobial resistance?.  

As project manager you will provide innovation support to hospitals, universities, research organisations and private technology-based companies for the NIHR Leeds Healthtech Research Centre. With evidence of strong project planning and project management skills, you will be responsible for managing complex healthcare innovation projects and coordinating activities with academics and stakeholders in the UK. The successful candidate will work directly with the HRC Early diagnosis and personalised care Theme Leads and their teams in support of research conducted and will have overall operational management responsibility for the HRC theme on a day to day basis. You will be a member of the Management Team and Steering Committee and will work across the local partner institutes in the School of Medicine and the School of Mechanical Engineering.  

Knowledge and experience of the healthcare and/or academic research and research funder environment is essential. You will also have experience in assisting with large scale funding bids or a detailed knowledge of how to put together successful bids. 

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:

Georgina Davis, Research Programme and Operations Manager 

Email at g.l.davis@leeds.ac.uk  

Closing Date: 14 Jul 2026

Section: Research

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

Overview of the Role

Are you medically qualified and ambitious with an interest in surgical research? Do you have experience of working in General Surgery Do you want to further your career by undertaking a PhD in one of the UK’s leading research-intensive Universities? 

The University of Leeds is one of the top 75 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. 

You will support and undertake research as part of the academic surgery research group. Your research will focus on the prevention of intestinal anastomotic leak. You will lead your own studies in this area, including methods development and clinical studies and contribute to the work of the research group as a whole.  

During your employment you will also work towards a PhD at the University of Leeds.  This is an exciting opportunity if you are a general surgical trainee, especially if you are aiming to sub specialise in colorectal surgery or pursue an academic career. You will be medically qualified with MRCP or equivalent and full GMC registration. 

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.
• 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: 

Aaron Quyn, Associate Professor

Email: a.j.quyn@leeds.ac.uk  

Closing Date: 13 Jul 2026

Section: Research

Salary: £65,048 to £73,992 per annum

Would you like to make a difference to how Central Nervous System therapeutics are developed?

Can you provide technical input to research projects and do you have extensive laboratory experience which include skills in stem cell biology

Blood-brain barrier (BBB) biology remains a significant challenge in brain physiology, disease, and treatment due to its complexity. We will examine whether 3D assembloids, derived from cardiac-like, vascular-like, and brain-like structures, can more authentically model the human BBB and neurovascular unit. This pioneering approach utilizes induced pluripotent stem cells in order to induce the formation of a human-like BBB and accurately replicate its natural development in vitro. This strategy is highly promising for gaining new insights into BBB development, and for advancing therapeutic delivery methods across the BBB. We're seeking candidates with expertise in preclinical modelling, particularly focusing on stem cell differentiation and organoid biology. 

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!  

If you are looking for a role that will be a part of a dynamic and committed team that aims to transform outcomes for brain cancer patients, apply today.

The interviews are expected to take place on Tuesday 14th July 2026

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

Heiko Wurdak, Associate Professor

Email: h.wurdak@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 08 Jul 2026

Section: Research

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum

Do you have excellent analytical, organisational and time-management skills?  

Do you have technical skills in microbiology? 

You will join an active research group comprising of Clinical Academics, Research Technicians, PhD students and post-doc researchers, engaged in a diverse range of objectives regarding Healthcare Associated Infection Research and Antimicrobial Resistance research Your role will involve working with Clostridioides difficile molecular analysis and diagnostic assays, including immunoassays, culture and molecular assays, antimicrobial susceptibility and quality control specimens for different studies. 

With an advanced City & Guild, BTEC Higher National Certificate, Higher Diploma or equivalent (may include completing a relevant degree course), you will have substantial laboratory experience, a keen interest in medical microbiology and be well organised. Experience working with anaerobic bacteria and C. difficile would be an advantage. You will be encouraged to develop your initiative and independence, and be given the opportunity of career development.  

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 Main 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 childcare on Main Campus, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

If you are looking for a role in a diverse team carrying out cutting edge research into infection and antimicrobial resistance, at a leading University - apply today.   

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

Georgina Davis, Research Programme and Operations Manager

E-mail at g.l.davis@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 05 Jul 2026

Section: Technical Support

Salary: £29,588 to £33,002 per annum