Total 10 Junior Executive level Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Liverpool, L8 7SS

The role will include (though not limited to) Venepuncture Blood processing ECGs Recruiting patients Collecting/entering data Contacting patients/arranging taxisTraining will be provided as necessary. For further enquires please contact Deborah Scanlon and Khaled Al-Irr on 0151 706 4757 (8am - 5pm)

Following appropriate induction and under direction and supervision, to undertake protocol based psychological assessments of clients including standard psychometric tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the clients care. To assist in the delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and / or management of a clients problems, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist. The post holder can be required to work in highly emotive atmosphere and must maintain a high degree of professionalism at all times. To assist in the co-ordination and running of therapeutic groups. To work with other staff to assess outpatients and inpatients and review their care in preparation for multi-disciplinary reviews. To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all care settings. To attend and contribute to clinical psychology meetings and appropriate multidisciplinary meetings, as directed by the qualified clinical psychologists.

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 project is funded by The Humane Research Trust CIO, Stockport, UK. It is two-year, fixed-term post-doctoral research assistant position available in the Chemoinformatics Research Group in the School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University.

The project will involve identifying relevant PBK models from the literature, using systematic review. Key information from the models will be curated in order to expand an existing database of physiologically-based kinetic (PBK) models. Methods used to parameterise and evaluate published models will be investigated. The project aims to optimise parameterisation of PBK models using in silico (computational) methods and to assess the predictivity of such models, by comparison to existing data. Best practice in building PBK models, using parameters derived from in silico methods will be identified and used to develop guidance. You will be expected to transfer and disseminate knowledge (internally and externally) and to assist in the management and reporting of the project.

You should have, or expect to obtain soon, a PhD in the field of Physiologically-Based (Pharmaco)Kinetic (PBK/PBPK) Modelling. Experience may have been obtained in developing or applying PBK models in the areas of pharmacology, toxicology (human or environmental), food science, cosmetic science, or another relevant field.

Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Judy Madden , School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Byrom Street, Liverpool, L3 3AF, England. If you would prefer to discuss by telephone, or in person, please e-mail your telephone number and an appointment will be arranged.

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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 graduate research assistant position on a mixed-methods research project focused on suicide prevention in Cumberland. Cumberland Council are embarking on the preparation of a new suicide prevention strategic plan. However, before they begin, they are seeking to understand the lived experience and causality that sits behind the loss of life to suicide in Cumberland, in order to give them the best chance of identifying the interventions that could make a difference.

This project will use a layered approach to understand why suicide rates are so much higher in Cumberland than elsewhere in England. The study, conducted by LJMU and commissioned by Cumberland Council, will aim to explore residents' and communities' exposure to suicide and if and how it has affected their lives. For those who have considered suicide or have been bereaved by suicide, the study will seek to understand the contributing factors and what could/would have helped those individuals to make different choices.

Work will involve conducting interviews and focus groups in Cumberland, administering online surveys, quantitative and qualitative data analysis, and writing reports of the findings. You will be based in the School of Psychology, with mentoring and supervision provided by Dr Ashworth and Dr Saini.

You should hold a BSc in Psychology or a related field. You will be used to working independently and have excellent organisation skills. Previous experience in conducting research and collecting and analysing quantitative and qualitative data (using SPSS and NVivo), within and beyond undergraduate qualifications, will be an advantage. Experience conducting research in the field of suicide prevention will also be advantageous. Excellent computer and communication skills are essential. The successful applicant will need to be able to conduct data collection in Cumberland periodically (expenses will be covered).

The successful candidate would need to be available to begin work as soon as possible.

For informal enquiries please contact: Dr Emma Ashworth, E.

Anticipated interview date: 8th October 2024.

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

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Salary: Dependant on experience and qualifications
Research Assistant £32,332 - £37,099 per annum
Post-Doctoral Research Associate £38,205 - £44,263 per annum
Full-time, Fixed-term appointment until March 2026
Based in Liverpool

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is a globally recognised centre of excellence, specialising in research that impacts global health. Recently named Business of the Year by Liverpool Chamber of Commerce, and celebrating our 125^th anniversary this year, there has never been a more exciting time to join our organisation.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant or Post-Doctoral Research Associate to join the group of Dr Thomas Edwards within the Tropical Disease Biology Department, on an Academy of Medical Sciences funded project investigating the mechanisms behind an emerging antimicrobial resistance (AMR) phenotype in Escherichia coli.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative research team (also including Fabrice Graf, LSTM, Dept Clinical Sciences; Eva Heinz, University of Strathclyde; Liverpool Clinical Laboratories, NHS) investigating the key factors that influence transposon mediated beta-lactamase gene amplification, which has been identified as a key driver of resistance to beta-lactamase inhibitor combination therapies. The successful candidate will use a mixture of microbiological assays, cloning, qPCR, and whole genome sequencing in order to determine to what extent the organism sequence type, transposon type, or AMR gene impact the likelihood and extent of gene amplification whilst under selective pressure. This position includes a conference/training budget for the post holder.

Key publications from the group on this topic can be found here;


Fraser, A., Ball, R., Cantillon, D., Brettell, L., Graf, F., Lewis, J., van Aartsen, J., Parry, C. Heinz, E. Edwards, T. (2024). A high-resolution genomic and phenotypic analysis of resistance evolution of an Escherichia coli strain from a critical care patient treated with piperacillin/tazobactam. Medrxiv. doi:
Edwards, T. Heinz, E., van Aartsen, J., Howard, A., Roberts, P., Corless, C., Fraser, A., Williams, C.T., Bulgasim, I., Cuevas, L.E., Parry, C.M., Roberts, A.P., Adams, E.R., Mason, J., Hubbard, A. (2022). Piperacillin/tazobactam resistant, cephalosporin susceptible Escherichia coli bloodstream infections driven by multiple resistance mechanisms across diverse sequence types. Microbial Genomics. 8:4
Hubbard, A., Mason, J., Roberts, P., Parry, C., Corless, C., van Aartsen, J., Howard, A., Fraser, A., Adams, E., Roberts, A., Edwards, T. (2020). Within-patient evolution to piperacillin/tazobactam resistance in a clinical isolate of Escherichia coli due to IS26-mediated amplification of bla_TEM-1B.Nature Communications. 11:4915



Key responsibilities include:


Generate full length transposons carrying AMR genes from clinical isolates of E. coli, using a Gibson Assembly approach
Cloning transposons into competent lab strains of E. coli and clinical isolates
Conducting broth microdilution MIC assays, and fitness assays
Using qPCR to determine relative gene copy numbers
Nanopore sequencing of selected isolates




General responsibilities


Liaising, working collaboratively with, and providing support to other members of the team and collaborators
Leading on the data analysis, design, execution, and write-up of research projects for publication
Developing appropriate Risk Assessments, SOPs and protocols to local and legal requirements
Recording all experimental data generated promptly and accurately, in accordance with relevant standard operating procedures, policies, guidelines protocols and best practice


The ideal candidate will possess the following:


MSc in a relevant subject


PhD in a relevant subject (PDRA role)
Knowledge of health and safety regulations and legal requirements for safe laboratory working
Experience of microbiological techniques
Experience in DNA cloning
relevant experience of qPCR, sequencing library preparation, DNA extraction
Knowledge of bacterial AMR mechanisms
Experience on leading manuscript drafting for publication (PDRA)



(For a full list of essential and desirable criteria please refer to the job description and person specification)

In return we offer:


30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and additional Christmas closure days
Generous occupational pension schemes
Government backed “cycle to work” scheme
Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre
Plus, a host of additional family friendly policies


Informal enquiries can be made to: thomas.edwards@lstmed.ac.uk

Closing Date: 18^th August 2024


Application Process: To apply for the position please click on the apply link and upload your CV and covering letter.

Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we may close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for the role.
Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM
We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience.
We welcome conversations about flexible working; and applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers.

About LSTM

Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics.
Look at some of the great work we have achieved over the past year by viewing our annual report:
https://www.lstmed.ac.uk/about/annual-reports-and-financial-statements

LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies

Salary: £32,332 - £37,099 per annum (starting salary will be £32,332 p.a.)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and passionate Research Assistant to join our team in the Tropical Disease Biology department in advancing snakebite research and interventions.
Our Tropical Disease Biology (TDB) department is a leading national and international research and teaching department with a focus on translational research of tropical infectious diseases. The vision of TDB is aligned to that of LSTM’s to “save lives in resource poor countries through research, education and capacity strengthening”. To that end, research within the TDB department is focused on solutions that have the potential to have a material impact the health and well-being of people from resource poor settings.
<u>The Role </u>

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting new research enabling LSTM’s Centre for Snakebite Research & Interventions (CSRI). Led by Director Professor Nicholas Casewell, the research centre boasts some of the world's leading snakebite experts and has access to LSTM’s herpetarium, the largest and most diverse collection of tropical venomous snakes in the UK, used to support its research activities. The post holder will primarily be expected to characterise the coagulopathic and platelet-perturbing activity of haemotoxic snake venom proteins, to support the development of new diagnostic and therapeutic tools for the field of thrombosis and haemostasis. Based within the CSRI, this post will join a substantial, multi-disciplinary research team dedicated to identifying and implementing systems and tools to understand snake venoms and improve the treatment of tropical snakebite. The research position will focus predominately on defining the bioactivity of snake venom toxins on clotting factors and platelets, with the goal of identifying tools that could be repurposed for use as clotting test standards and/or therapeutics for thrombotic disorders.





Key deliverables will include (but not be limited to):


Assist in the development and/or optimization of coagulation factor specific bioassays to define toxin activities
Perform well-plate, aggregometry and/or flow cytometry-based platelet function assays to quantify toxin activity and define mechanisms of action on platelet aggregation
Undertake one-stage clotting assays on normal and factor deficient plasma
Assist in the purification of snake toxin proteins from native venom
Perform data analysis on experimental results and deliver reports to the supervisory team
Maintain accurate records of all research activity
Work collaboratively in a research team and in partnership with external collaborators
Contribute to the publication of research outcomes in appropriate peer reviewed journals and relevant grant writing activities
Participate in related scientific and public engagement tasks


<u>The Candidate </u>

The post-holder will be expected to have a background in either haematology or biochemistry, and experience of protein purification is desirable. You will support our research initiatives by conducting literature reviews, collecting and analysing data, and contribute to the preparation of reports and publications.

Ideally you will be able to demonstrate:


Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. haematology, biochemistry, pharmacology, biomedical science)
Relevant laboratory research experience
Experience in developing and running bioassays
Experience performing and interpreting scientific data
Experience working to health and safety regulations
Experience performing research in the field of thrombosis and haemostasis (desirable)
Knowledge of haemtaology, specifically thrombosis and haemostasis (desirable)






(For a full list of essential and desirable criteria please refer to the job description and person specification)

Additional benefits of joining LSTM:


30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, plus Christmas closure days
Generous occupational pension schemes
Government backed “cycle to work” scheme.
Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre
Plus, a host of additional family friendly policies


Apply now and join us in our mission to combat tropical diseases and make a difference in global health. We look forward to receiving your application.

Closing Date: 3^rd July 2024

Application Process: To apply for the position please click on the apply link and upload your CV and Covering Letter.

Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we may close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role.

Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM
We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

We welcome conversations about flexible working; and applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers.

About LSTM
Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics.

Look at some of the great work we have achieved over the past year by viewing our annual report:
https://www.lstmed.ac.uk/about/annual-reports-and-financial-statements

LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Clinical: Maintain compassion, empathy, dignity, comfort and sensitively to participants and their relatives at all times Develop area specific knowledge in order to enhance practice Identify and recruit participants into clinical trials, assisting in the management, coordination and facilitation of the concurrent trials ensuring recruitment targets are met. Following training and competency assessment completion assist in the monitoring and recording of participants vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respirations, and oxygen saturations) as indicated in the protocol and delegated to do. Report any abnormal results to the clinical research nurse/ midwife or principal investigator Following training and competency assessment completion measure and record a participants height and weight as indicated in the protocol and as delegated to do. Following training and competency assessment completion perform venepuncture as indicated in the protocol and as delegated to do so Following training and competency assessment completion undertake clinical tasks relevant to the specific clinical area and research being conducted, for example urinalysis, screening swabs, ECG recording Assist the clinical research nursing and research medical staff with various clinical procedures when trained, competency assessed and as delegated to do Direct or escort participants between departments Collect participant medication for pharmacy, if appropriate Clean equipment after use in line with IPC guidance and informing the clinical research nurse/midwife when repairs are needed Education & Development: To undertake annual mandatory training in accordance with Trust policy To continuously work to develop skills and knowledge utilising the competency framework Attend investigation meetings and site initiation visits to ensure an in-depth knowledge of all study protocols Maintain own training records Attend study specific training as required and complete al necessary competency assessment documentation Attend team meetings contributing to the development of the team and Research & Innovation Be familiar and adhere to the Research & Innovation and Trust wide research and clinical standard operating procedures Administration/ clerical: Answer the telephone, direct enquiries to the most suitable team member and take messages passing them on in a timely manner Provide clerical support, including faxing, photocopying, scanning, and filing Ensure coordination and collection of participant medical notes as required for screening, monitoring, and audit Transfer laboratory specimens to the relevant laboratories using appropriate equipment Assist in maintaining electronic databases and paper records, to ensure that patients schedule to have follow up visits are not overlooked and have fulfilled all study assessments according to the protocol Assist in ensuring all documentation is filed in a timely manner and ready for Assist with inspections as required Arrange couriers/post for clinical research samples Support the research team with general tasks as required Possess IT skills Word, PowerPoint and familiar with email correspondence Data entry Ability to use patient related hospital computer systems, including research study databases Prepare letters for patients, ensuring these are sent out in a timely manner as required Comply with the Data Protection Act, GPDR legislation and Caldicott Guidelines in relation to confidential data

The role will include (though not limited to) Venepuncture Blood processing Contacting patients Training will be provided. For further enquires please contact Research Matron Fran Westwell fran.westwell@liverpoolft.nhs.uk

There is an exciting opportunity for a Clerical / Research Assistant to work within research teams at the Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This will include all LUHFT sites Aintree, the Royal, and Broadgreen.

The purpose of this post is to provide comprehensive support to the Researchers and the research teams.



The Clerical / Research Assistant will be expected to perform a variety of clinical and clerical research duties within a research environment. They will assist with patient’s study visits and clinical trial procedures. This will include clinical tasks such as venepuncture, vital signs, collection, processing (including centrifugation, freezing, handling of dry ice) and shipping of biological specimens according to protocol requirements. The clerical duties will involve collection of patient data from medical notes, completion of case report forms (CRF’s), data inputting and providing general admin support.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.

The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.

To hear more about our achievements click herehttps://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf

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The role will include (though not limited to)
• Venepuncture
• Blood processing
• Contacting patients



Training will be provided.



For further enquires please contact Research Matron Fran Westwellfran.westwell@liverpoolft.nhs.uk


This advert closes on Thursday 4 Jan 2024