Research Assistant Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences

Organisation/Company LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY Research Field Medical sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Final date to receive applications 25 Feb 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country United Kingdom Type of Contract Other Job Status Part-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?

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(0.8fte)

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.

Applications are invited for a Research Assistant position (0.8fte) 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.

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).