Research Assistant in Spinal Cord Injury and Women’s Health

School of Biomedical Sciences

Salary: Grade 6 (£33,951 – £39,906 p.a pro rata; max £36,636 due to funding)

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.

Are you an early career researcher looking for your first challenge?  Do you have a background in qualitative research methods and Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement? Do you want to further your career in one of the UK’s leading research intensive Universities?

We are seeking a motivated Research Assistant to join an interdisciplinary team exploring how to improve support for women following spinal cord injury. The post will involve working closely with researchers, clinicians, and community partners to co-produce a post-injury support pathway that addresses gender-specific needs in rehabilitation and psychosocial care. The ideal candidate will have experience in qualitative research methods and Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE), with a passion for reducing health inequalities and working collaboratively with people with lived experience. 

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 has received a presitigous Silver award.  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. 

Salary Requirements of the Skilled Worker Visa Route 

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For 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.

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

Professor Sarah Astill 

Email: [email protected] 

Closing Date: 21 Jan 2026

Section: Research

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