Public Health Researcher (Fixed term for 6 months)

Liverpool John Moores University; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent university in the UK is seeking a Public Health Researcher to support diverse health projects. The role includes conducting literature reviews, synthesizing evidence, and contributing to high-quality outputs on topics like violence reduction and health inequalities. Candidates should have a PhD in a relevant field and experience with research methodologies. This full-time position offers flexibility for remote work and comes with an excellent benefits package including generous leave and development support.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Pension scheme

Induction and development support

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting literature reviews and synthesizing evidence.
• Ability to contribute to high‑quality written outputs on diverse public health topics.

Responsibilities

• Support a range of public health projects within the Public Health Institute.
• Conduct literature reviews and synthesise evidence for various topics.
• Collaborate with colleagues across different schools and departments.

Skills

Research methodology expertise

Data collection

Data analysis

Education

PhD in health or science related field

Job description

Public Health Researcher (Fixed term for 6 months)

Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, Merseyside, L2 2QP

Salary: £32,080 - £37,694 per annum

Employment: Permanent, Full‑time, Remote (some flexibility)

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.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a motivated researcher to support a range of public health projects within the Public Health Institute. The role involves conducting literature reviews, synthesizing evidence, and contributing to high‑quality written outputs across diverse topics, including:

• Public Health approaches to violence reduction
• Childhood adversity
• History of public health
• Religion and health
• Pets and public health
• AI in public health
• Health inequalities

You will collaborate with colleagues across the Faculty (HITS), including other LJMU schools, such as Nursing and Advanced Practice and Public and Allied Health. Most work will be campus‑based, with some flexibility for remote working.

Qualifications

You hold a PhD in a health or science related field with experience in designing and conducting research using a range of research methodologies, together with experience in data collection and analysis.

Benefits

We offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support, and 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.

Apply

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.