Research Assistant in Thermoregulatory Physiology

6 months ago


Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool John Moores University Full time

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.

The School of Sport and Exercise Sciences seeks to appoint a Research Assistant in Thermoregulatory Physiology for a 36-month period.

You will be expected to assist with thermoregulatory physiology data collection and evaluation in healthy persons for an industry funded project. You will work with Dr David Low in data collection, evaluation and dissemination. You will also contribute to research that aligns predominantly to the Cardiovascular Health Sciences group within the Research Institute. You will be expected to have an honours degree in a physiology discipline (or equivalent) and, preferably, a Masters in Physiology (or equivalent), and experience of thermoregulatory physiology data collection and evaluation.

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 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).



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