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Vacancy ID:

12944

Location:

Leicester

Vacancy terms:

Full time fixed term contract until 31 January 2027

Salary details:

Grade 7 - £39,906 to £46,049 per annum

Hours per week:

37.5

Advert closes midnight on:

26 Mar 2026

About the role

Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS) and Dravet Syndrome (DS) are epilepsy syndromes that have an onset early in life and are associated with learning disability (characterised by significant impairments in intellectual and adaptive functioning, with onset during the developmental period). Cannabidiol, used in combination with Clobazam, has been recommended as a treatment option for patients with LGS and DS.

Challenging behaviours are described as those ’of such an intensity, frequency or duration as to threaten the quality of life and/or the physical safety of the individual or others and is likely to lead to responses that are restrictive, aversive or result in exclusion (Royal College of Psychiatrists, 2019).’ Challenging behaviours are prevalent among people with learning disability, and there are currently limited treatment options for patients where non-medication-based treatments (such as behavioural approaches) have proven insufficiently effective.

The aim of our study is to determine the effects of cannabidiol on challenging behaviour among people with LGS and DS who have been commenced on this medication for treatment of their seizures, as well as the acceptability of this treatment.

This is study involving a collaboration between University of Leicester (Associate Professor Samuel Tromans, co-lead), University of Plymouth (Professor Rohit Shankar, lead), University College London (Professor Angela Hassiotis), and Aston University (Professor Ian Maidment).

The post holder will also be centrally involved in the analysis of qualitative data relating to the evaluation, as well as preparation of interim and final evaluation reports, and corresponding journal articles for scientific publication.

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and can be made to Samuel Tromans Email address: [email protected]

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change , which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

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