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Research Associate in International Space Law

University of Leicester • Belgrave, Leicester

Posted

6 November 2026

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Full-time

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Role overview

University of Leicester is hiring a Research Associate in International Space Law in Belgrave, a full-time scientific & qa role. The employer has not published a salary for this vacancy. University of Leicester holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

We are seeking a Research Associate in International Space Law to join the Leverhulme Centre for Humanity and Space (LCHS), based at Space Park Leicester. The Centre brings together interdisciplinary research across the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences to develop new insights into humanity’s relationship with space, with researchers working alongside physical scientists, space companies, businesses and governmental bodies. You will undertake a research project in international space law, wi…

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Employer: University of Leicester — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Location: Belgrave, Leicester · Full-time
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Posted: 6 November 2026
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Scientific and quality assurance roles span pharmaceutical, biotech, clinical research, and laboratory sectors. The UK life sciences industry actively recruits internationally for research scientists, QA managers, regulatory affairs specialists, and clinical trial coordinators, with many employers maintaining well-established sponsor licence operations.