Job Description

Salary

The starting salary will be from 42,882 up to 45,413 on Grade F, depending on qualifications and experience.

Contractual hours

36.5

Package

Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme and relocation package (if applicable).

Job category/type

Research

Date posted

28/07/2025

Job reference

Q06904



This full-time post is available immediately on a fixed-term basis until 30 June 2027.

The post

The Faculty wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with excellent data analysis and interpretation skills to work on an EU multi-centre observational study, BEAT-DKD (https://www.beat-dkd.eu/), which seeks to identify early biomarkers for progression of diabetic kidney disease.

The successful applicant will work closely with Dr Kim Gooding and Professor Angela Shore and be responsible for leading the data analysis of the Exeter BEAT-DKD sub-studies, driving paper drafting and significantly contributing to the data-analysis of the main BEAT-DKD consortium imaging study with support from supervisors and the study team. The postholder responsibilities will include data management and analysis, integrating a variety of data sources (clinical, different imaging modalities, traditional and novel biofluid based biomarkers (e.g. omics data)) using innovative approaches, liaising with the central BEAt-DKD data management team, statistical analysis and preparing local manuscripts and participating in central BEAt-DKD writing groups.

About you

Applicants will possess a relevant PhD or equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study and an established track record of publishing papers demonstrating their analytical expertise. Applicants will have a background of developing data analysis plans to address research questions, integrating and analysing data from a variety of different sources, and disseminating their work. The successful applicant will also be able to work collaboratively, provide statistical/analysis advice and expertise, supervise the work of others and act as a team leader if required. Applicants will be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of analytical methods and techniques to work within established research programmes. The successful applicant will be able to develop research proposals; identify sources of research funding and make presentations at conferences and other events.

Please ensure you read the and Person Specification for full details of this role.

What we can offer you

Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests within the BEAT-DKD study and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research; Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career


A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon

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The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.

Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world's most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).

We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research - Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.

With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.

We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.

Further information

For further information please contact Dr Kim Gooding, e-mail K.M.Gooding@exeter.ac.uk or telephone (01392) 403088.

The closing date for completed applications is

25 August 2025.