Research Assistant Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences

Research Assistant Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences (0.8 FTE)

• Contract Type: Fixed Term
• Job Type: Research
• Salary Range: £32,080 - £37,694 pro rata per annum
• Hours: Part Time
• School/Department: Faculty of Health, Innovation, Technology and Science
• Closing Date: 25/02/2026
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Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution grounded in the Liverpool City Region with a global presence. Our students and staff form the beating heart of the city, contributing across industry and community.

Applications are invited for a Research Assistant position (0.8 FTE) for a fixed term of 8 months. This post would be ideally suited to a researcher with relevant experience in cell culture, organ bath pharmacology and LCMS.

You should have a broad background in ex vivo urinary bladder functional pharmacology. Interest in natural products would be desirable. This project is in partnership with JUDE, who is funding the project through their partnership with Dr Yousif Shamsaldeen’s research lab at Liverpool John Moores University.

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.

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.

LJMU is 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).