Post Doctoral Research Officer, Hydration and Health
- Employer
- LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY
- Location
- Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Salary
- £33,797- £40,323 per annum
- Closing date
- 5 Feb 2020
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- Academic Discipline
- Sport Science, Life sciences
- Job Type
- Academic Posts, Postdocs
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
Contract Type Fixed Term
Hours Full Time
Job Type Research
Salary £33,797- £40,323 per annum
Vacancy Type Academic / Research Vacancies
Closing Date 05/02/2020
Documents 2883 JD Post Doc Research Officer.pdf
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The School of Sport and Exercise Sciences is seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised individual to work closely with Professor Neil Walsh and his team to act as project co-ordinator for a two-year research project investigating the influence of chronic fluid intake habits and water supplementation on health.
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 project; 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. exercise science). Experience of conducting high quality research and publishing in high quality journals is essential. 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. 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. You must be computer literate with the ability to use statistical packages and Microsoft Office.
The successful candidate will be expected to commence the post in March 2020.
Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Neil Walsh, School of Sport & Exercise Sciences, e-mail: n.walsh@ljmu.ac.uk
LJMU values diversity and provides a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can fulfil their potential.
The School/ department is committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter for promoting the career of Women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) in higher education. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post and all appointments will be made on merit.
Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.
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- Telephone
- +(44)01512313339
- Location
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98 MOUNT PLEASANT
JOHN FOSTER BUILDING
LIVERPOOL
MERSEYSIDE
L3 5UZ
United Kingdom
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