Post-doctoral Research Officer Hydration and Health

LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent university in the UK seeks a Researcher for a two-year programme on hydration and health. The role includes leading studies, managing ethical approvals, and overseeing data collection. Candidates should hold a PhD in relevant fields like nutrition or exercise science and have experience in high-level research projects. This opportunity offers a competitive benefits package and aims to foster diversity. Applications are encouraged from underrepresented groups, including women and BAME individuals.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Pension scheme

Induction and development support

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant subject area is required.
• Experience of leading high-level research projects is essential.
• Knowledge of quality control techniques is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the research programme on hydration and health.
• Design studies and manage ethical approval.
• Oversee day-to-day running of the research.

Skills

High-level research project management

Biological sample collection

Data collection and analysis

Experience publishing in high-quality journals

Education

PhD in nutrition, human physiology, health psychology, or exercise science

Job description

Organisation/Company LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY Research Field Biological sciences Biological sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Country United Kingdom Application Deadline 12 Jan 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

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.

The Faculty of Health, Innovation, Technology and Science is seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised individual to lead a two-year research programme on hydration and health. The successful candidate will work closely with Professor Neil Walsh and his team on an industry-funded research programme extending recently published work. Find out more about our recent researchhere .

You will be expected to take a lead role in all aspects of the programme of work, including: study design; ethical approval; the day-to-day running and administration of the research programme; the implementation of interventions; assisting in the collection and interpretation of data; and the production of technical reports and manuscripts for publication.

You should have completed a PhD in a relevant subject area e.g., nutrition, human physiology, health psychology, exercise science. Experience of leading high-level research projects is essential, as is experience of biological sample collection (including venous blood collection), handling, storage (in accordance with GLP), biochemical analysis and an awareness of quality control techniques. Experience of publishing in high quality journals is desirable as is experience of working with industry sponsors. In addition, you must be able to demonstrate the ability to manage and prioritise a continuously demanding workload.

Interviews will likely take place the week commencing 26th January 2026.

The successful candidate will be expected to commence the post in March 2026.

Please note we do not accept supplementary information when considering applications for this post and ask that you complete the on-line applicationonly. Within the application form there is the opportunity for you to include everything that you wish panel members to consider, particularly in the Personal Statement section.

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.

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. Find out more about working at LJMUhere .

If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.

We would encourage applications from all individuals who meet the advert criteria, but would particularly encourage females, BAME, LGBTQ+, non-binary, individuals with a disability or those from culturally, ethnically, sexually or racially distinct backgrounds to apply. The Faculty of Health, Innovation, Technology and Science is proud of its commitment to diversity & inclusion and endeavours to cultivate a staff base that is representative of society. Further, the panel will make any required reasonable adjustments for candidates with a disability.

Please note all of our vacancies will beclosed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.

LJMU are committed to adhering to the Principles set out in the Researcher Development Concordat; in line with this all fixed-term researchers will be supported to complete 10 days professional development activities per year (pro-rata).