Research Support Officer in Hydration and Health

LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK university is seeking two enthusiastic researchers for a two-year project on hydration and health, focusing on assisting with study design, ethical approval, data collection, and report production. Candidates should possess a good honours degree in a related field, with experience in biological sample collection being essential. This role offers a full-time contract with an excellent benefits package as part of an inclusive civic university community.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Induction and development support

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience of conducting high quality research is essential.
• Experience with venous blood collection and quality control techniques.
• Ability to manage and prioritise a demanding workload.

Responsibilities

• Assist in study design and ethical approval.
• Manage day-to-day running of the research project.
• Collect and interpret data for research outputs.
• Produce technical reports and manuscripts for publication.

Skills

Research experience

Biological sample collection

Data interpretation

Study design

Time management

Education

Good honours degree in a relevant subject area

Master's postgraduate degree (desirable)

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 Permanent 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

(Fixed term for 2 years)

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 are seeking two enthusiastic and highly organised individuals to work on a two-year research programme on hydration and health. The successful candidates will work alongside Professor Neil Walsh and a Research Officer on an industry-funded research programme extending recently published work. Find out more about our recent researchhere .

You will be expected to assist in all aspects of the programme of work, including:

• study design
• ethical approval
• the day‑to‑day running and administration of the research project
• the implementation of interventions
• assisting in the collection and interpretation of data
• the production of technical reports and manuscripts for publication

You will hold a good honours degree (First or 2.1) in a relevant subject area e.g., nutrition, human physiology, health psychology, exercise science. A masters postgraduate degree is desirable.

Experience of conducting high quality research 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. Some experience of working with sponsors from industry is desirable. In addition, you must be able to demonstrate the ability to manage and prioritise a continuously demanding workload.

Anticipated interview date will be week commencing 26thJanuary 2026. You will be expected to commence the post in March 2026.

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.

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).