Research Assistant (Evidence Synthesis)

Salary Range

£25,138 - £29,605 per annum

School/Department

Faculty of 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.

This post is an opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual at an early stage of their research career to develop their knowledge of evidence synthesis methods and build skills in public and population health research methods.

We are looking for a Research Assistant to work under the supervision of Lisa Jones (Reader in Public Health) and others across the Faculty of Health on funded research grants and/or projects on a variety of public and population health related topics.

We are looking for candidates with experience of using evidence synthesis methods, understanding of applied public health research methods and who are highly motivated to work on population health topics. The successful candidate will principally support evidence synthesis projects involving scoping reviews and/or systematic reviews. The role will also provide administrative support and contribute to grant development and the preparation of reports and other publications for internal and external audiences.

The post is funded for 6 months in the first instance.

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 values diversity and provides a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can fulfil their potential.

Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.