Post-doctoral Research Associate in Marine Environmental DNA (F

Liverpool John Moores University; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A distinguished educational institution in Liverpool is seeking a Research Fellow to join the School of Biological & Environmental Sciences. This role involves generating eDNA metabarcoding data from fisheries, developing sampling designs, and leading laboratory experiments for a Horizon Europe project focused on Mediterranean fisheries sustainability. Candidates will engage in bioinformatics analyses and contribute to academic publications. An excellent benefits package, including generous leave and family-friendly policies, is offered.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Pension scheme

Induction and development support

Family-friendly policies

Responsibilities

• Generate eDNA metabarcoding data from Mediterranean fisheries.
• Develop an ambitious sampling design and run laboratory experiments.
• Carry out bioinformatics and statistical analyses.
• Lead academic publications.
• Engage in outreach initiatives.

Job description

Overview

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn't exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.

We are seeking to appoint a Research Fellow to join Prof Mariani's team (www.mariani-lab.org), based at the LJMU School of Biological & Environmental Sciences, to be a key driver in a new Horizon Europe project: SEA4FUTURE. The research is broadly aimed at improving the sustainability of Mediterranean fisheries and involves 23 institutions in 10 countries. The Liverpool-based team will coordinate work-package 2 - focused on the generation of biodiversity data and complementary interdisciplinary information to enable assessment of fisheries impacts.

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for generating eDNA metabarcoding data from fisheries across the Mediterranean.
• Develop an ambitious sampling design and run laboratory experiments using molecular techniques.
• Carry out bioinformatics and statistical analyses.
• Lead academic publications.
• Engagement in outreach initiatives will also be important.

Informal enquiries

Informal enquires can be made to Professor Stefano Mariani:

Additional information

Anticipated Interview date (remote): 22nd January 2026

Benefits

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies.

About LJMU

This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do.

Equal opportunities

LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief. All our appointments are made on merit. Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.