Postdoctoral Research Lead – Hydration & Health

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

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking a PhD-qualified researcher to lead a two-year programme focused on hydration and health. The role involves study design, ethical approvals, and managing day-to-day operations, alongside data collection and publication of findings. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Professor Neil Walsh's team. This position offers generous leave, a pension scheme, and development support.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Pension scheme

Development support

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• PhD in nutrition, human physiology, health psychology, or exercise science required.
• Experience with GLP biochemical analysis and quality control techniques essential.
• Experience in publishing in high-quality journals is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running and administration of the research programme.
• Implement interventions related to hydration and health.
• Assist in the collection and interpretation of research data.

Skills

Experience leading high-level research projects

Ability to manage and prioritise a continuously demanding workload

Experience of biological sample collection

Education

Completed a PhD in a relevant subject area

Job description

A leading UK university is seeking a PhD-qualified researcher to lead a two-year programme focused on hydration and health. The role involves study design, ethical approvals, and managing day-to-day operations, alongside data collection and publication of findings. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Professor Neil Walsh's team. This position offers generous leave, a pension scheme, and development support.