Research Support Officer in Hydration and Health

Research Support Officer in Hydration and Health (Fixed term for 2 years)

Join Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) in a two-year research programme on hydration and health.

The role will work alongside Professor Neil Walsh and a Research Officer on an industry-funded research programme extending recently published work.

• Assist in all aspects of the programme of work, including study design, ethical approval and the day-to-day running and administration of the research project.
• Implement interventions and assist in collection and interpretation of data.
• Produce technical reports and manuscripts for publication.

• Good honours degree (First or 2.1) in a relevant subject area such as nutrition, human physiology, health psychology, or exercise science.
• A masters postgraduate degree is desirable.
• Experience conducting high quality research and biological sample collection (including venous blood collection), handling, storage (in accordance with GLP), biochemical analysis and quality control techniques.
• Experience working with sponsors from industry is desirable.
• Ability to manage and prioritise a continuously demanding workload.

Anticipated interview date will be the week commencing 26th January 2026. The successful candidate will be expected to commence in March 2026.

Excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support, and family-friendly policies.

Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Neil Walsh, e‑mail:

This role is part of LJMU’s Strategy 2030, supporting an inclusive civic university vision.

We encourage applications from all individuals who meet the advert criteria, especially females, BAME, LGBTQ+, non-binary, individuals with a disability or those from culturally, ethnically, sexually or racially distinct backgrounds. The panel will make any required reasonable adjustments for candidates with a disability.

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries: Higher Education

LJMU are committed to adhering to the Principles set out in the Researcher Development Concordat; all fixed-term researchers will be supported to complete 10 days of professional development activities per year (pro-rata).