Postdoctoral Research Associate (0.4 FTE) – Grade 7

1000scholars; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

1000scholars is seeking a highly motivated experimental postdoctoral research associate to contribute to a BBSRC funded project on farm practices, coinfection and immunity of in-lay flocks and its relation to egg production and quality.

You should hold or be close to completing a PhD with a life sciences focus; a BSc in veterinary, animal or biological sciences, epidemiology or statistics, and demonstrated experience in data management and analysis.

Qualifications

• Experience in data collection and management.
• Experience with statistical/epidemiological analysis.
• Interest in food-producing animals and factors affecting performance.
• Experience analyzing immunological data (e.g. ELISA).
• Experience organizing complex datasets.
• Experience supervising postgraduate students.
• Experience following ethics protocols.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to data collection, management and analysis for the project.
• Support and supervise postgraduate students as required.
• Ensure compliance with ethics protocols and approvals.
• Coordinate project activities and timelines with the team.
• Assist with reporting and preparation of publications.

Skills

Data collection

Statistical analysis

Epidemiology

Immunoassays

Data management

Postgrad supervision

Ethics compliance

Education

PhD nearing completion

BSc life sciences

Job description

Hours of work: Part time 0.4fte

Tenure: Fixed term for up to 4 months

We are recruiting a highly motivated experimental postdoctoral research associate.

You will be making an important contribution to a BBSRC funded project entitled ‘Understanding the farm practices, coinfection and immunity of in-lay flocks and its relatedness to egg production and quality.’

We’re particularly keen to hear from researchers with:

• Experience of data collection, management, and statistical/epidemiological analysis.
• Proven interest in food-producing animals and factors impacting their performance.
• Experience in analysis of data from immunological assays, e.g. ELISA.
• Experience in organising complex data sets
• Experience of supporting other team members, including supervision of postgraduates.
• Experience of working in line with ethics protocols.

You should hold, or be close to completing a PhD with a substantive life sciences focus; a BSc in veterinary, animal or biological sciences, epidemiology or statistics; and demonstrate proven experience or training in the management and analysis of data.

This is fixed term position 0.4 FTE from Autumn 2026 for up to 4 months.

If you are still awaiting your PhD to be awarded you will be appointed at Grade 6, spine point 30. Upon written confirmation that you have been awarded your PhD, your salary will be increased to Grade 7, spine point 31.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to enhancing a workforce as diverse as our community and particularly encourage applicants who are of minoritised genders and ethnic backgrounds, living with a disability, and/or are members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Closing date: 18th October 2026 23:30