Research Fellow in Immunosuppressant Therapeutic Drug Monitoring

Overview

The University of Leeds is hiring a Research Fellow within the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, specifically in the School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at The Pollard Institute. The position focuses on a multidisciplinary project to develop an immunosuppressant therapeutic drug monitoring sensor aimed at improving patient care. The successful candidate will build upon recent advances to further develop a rapid, accurate, and low-cost assay for the immunosuppressant tacrolimus into a clinically deployable assay. This full-time, fixed-term role is based on the Main Campus in Leeds and runs until June 30, 2027, to complete time-limited work.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a PhD in chemistry, chemical biology, or a related discipline. A strong background in in vitro diagnostics assay development and validation for clinical use is also required. Depending on the candidate, the post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route, provided first-time applicants qualify for salary concessions, or under the Global Talent visa for research and academic posts.

What you get

The position offers a salary between £41,064 and £48,822 per annum at Grade 7. Employees receive 26 days of holiday plus approximately 16 bank holidays and university closure days per year. Additional benefits include pension scheme options with life assurance, health and wellbeing perks such as discounted membership at The Edge campus gym, professional development courses, on-site childcare, shopping discounts, and travel schemes.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is November 4, 2026.