Research Assistant in Orthodontics

Are you an early career researcher looking for your first challenge?  Are you interested in orthodontic research? Do you have experience in setting up studies, patient and public involvement (PPI) and qualitative analysis? Do you want to further your career in one of the UK’s leading research-intensive Universities? 

This is an excellent opportunity for you to work with an academic orthodontist to support planning and setting up orthodontic research at the University of Leeds. This will be an opportunity to lead the set-up of two existing projects in a supportive environment where you can also develop your own skills and portfolio.

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 options plus life assuranceHealth 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!  

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

Dr Sophy Barber, Clinical Lecturer in Orthodontics

Email: s.k.barber@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 18 May 2025

Section: Research

Salary: £32,546 to £38,249 per annum pro-rata