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Organisation/Company LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY Research Field Biological sciences Environmental science Geosciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Country United Kingdom Application Deadline 16 Jan 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Other 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

(Fixed term)

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.

We are seeking to appoint a Research Fellow to join Prof Mariani’s team (www.mariani-lab.org ), based at the LJMU School of Biological & Environmental Sciences, to be a key driver in a new Horizon Europe project: SEA4FUTURE.

The research is broadly aimed at improving the sustainability of Mediterranean fisheries and involves 23 institutions in 10 countries. The Liverpool-based team will coordinate work-package 2 – focused on the generation of biodiversity data and complementary interdisciplinary information to enable assessment of fisheries impacts.

You will be responsible for generating eDNA metabarcoding data from fisheries across the Mediterranean, entailing the development of an ambitious sampling design, running laboratory experiments using molecular techniques, carrying out bioinformatics and statistical analyses, and leading academic publications. Engagement in outreach initiatives will also be important.

Anticipated Interview date (remote): 22nd January 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.

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 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).