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September 6, 2025

**Job Description**
This PhD opportunity at the University of Leeds focuses on advancing research in Inflammatory Arthritis, specifically Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). The role involves exploring the utility of imaging (ultrasound and MRI), validating new outcome measures for clinical trials, and developing a novel disease classification for patients with musculoskeletal manifestations of SLE. The candidate will contribute to expanding knowledge in this field through collaborative research.

**Skills & Abilities**
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage time effectively and work under pressure
• Effective interpersonal, communication, and team working skills
• Skills developed will include advanced statistical and causal inference methods using R
• Skills developed will include advanced use of imaging
• Skills developed will include clinical trials expertise

**Qualifications**
Required Degree(s) in:
• Medicine

**Experience**
Experience Required:
• Working in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
• Assessing and extracting data for patients with a range of connective tissue diseases
• Conducting clinical trials
• Some statistical analysis
• Publication experience

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Experience
Experience Required: • Working in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus • Assessing and extracting data for patients with a range of connective tissue diseases • Conducting clinical trials • Some statistical analysis • Publication experience
Work Level
Ph.D
Employment Type
Research Job
Salary
Benefits: • 26 days annual holiday plus approximately 16 Bank Holidays/University closure days • Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance • Discounted staff membership options at The Edge campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls • Access to courses run by Organisational Development & Professional Learning team • Ten days staff development per year (pro rata) • Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts, and travel schemes
Details
Temporary
School / Department / Center / Lab
• NIHR Biomedical Research Centre • Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine
Supervisor(s)
Professor Edward Vital
Supervisor Email
e.m.vital@leeds.ac.uk
University of Leeds
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Industry
Education
Phone
+44 (0)113 243 1751 +44 (0)113 243 **** Show
Location
Leeds

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