Post-doctoral Research Officer Hydration and Health

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 is seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised individual to lead a two-year research programme on hydration and health. You will work closely with Professor Neil Walsh and his team on an industry-funded research programme extending recently published work. Find out more about our recent research here.

You will be expected to take a lead role in all aspects of the programme of work, including: study design; ethical approval; the day-to-day running and administration of the research programme; the implementation of interventions; assisting in the collection and interpretation of data; and the production of technical reports and manuscripts for publication.

You should have completed a PhD in a relevant subject area e.g., nutrition, human physiology, health psychology, exercise science. Experience of leading high-level research projects 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. Experience of publishing in high quality journals is desirable as is experience of working with industry sponsors. In addition, you must be able to demonstrate the ability to manage and prioritise a continuously demanding workload.

Interviews will likely take place the week commencing 26^th January 2026.

You will be expected to commence the post in March 2026.

Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Neil Walsh, e-mail: n.walsh@ljmu.ac.uk

Please note we do not accept supplementary information when considering applications for this post and ask that you complete the on-line application only. Within the application form there is the opportunity for you to include everything that you wish panel members to consider, particularly in the Personal Statement section.

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. Find out more about working at LJMU here.

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.

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