Postdoctoral Research Associate: The Absolute Chemistry Research Group at LJMU is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate for a fixed-term contract to develop their outreach research for socio-economically disadvantaged children in the Liverpool City Region. The successful candidate will have a relevant PhD, relevant experience, specialist knowledge, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The role involves data analysis using structural equation modelling and qualitative thematic analysis programmes, contributing to publications in high impact journals, and developing funding applications.
Designation: Research Associate
Research Area: Absolute Chemistry and Sustainable Outreach Science Activities
Location: Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU), Liverpool, UK
Salary Range: £36,333 – £43,155 per annum
Contract Type: Fixed Term (initially for two years)
Job Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 15/05/2023
Ref No: 4196
Eligibility/Qualification: The successful candidate should hold or be close to completion of a relevant PhD, have relevant experience, possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within the established research programme, and have sufficient knowledge of methodology and analysis of data, interviews and/or observations. They should also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate access to schools, build relationships with stakeholders, and contribute to the writing of funding bids.
Job Description: The postdoctoral researcher will work with the Absolute Chemistry Research Group, which has researched sustainable outreach science activities for socio-economically disadvantaged children in the Liverpool City Region since 2014. The research work targets schools with large numbers of pupils in deprivation and seeks to reduce barriers for participation for such pupils, reducing inequality. The postdoctoral researcher will develop outreach research by analyzing data using structural equation modelling and qualitative thematic analysis programmes. The role also involves contributing to publications in high impact journals, developing funding applications, and developing their own research profile.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Contract Type | Fixed Term |
| Job Type | Full Time |
| Salary Range | £36,333 – £43,155 per annum |
| Closing Date | 15/05/2023 |
| Ref No | 4196 |
| Documents | 4196 JD Postdoctoral Research Associate for Absolute Chemistry.pdf |
How to Apply: Candidates must submit their application online through the LJMU job portal. The application should include a cover letter and a curriculum vitae. The cover letter should detail the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as their motivation for applying for this post. The closing date for applications is 15/05/2023.
Note: All vacancies at LJMU close to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.
LJMU is committed to adhering to the Principles set out in the Researcher Development Concordat, and all fixed-term researchers will be supported to complete 10 days of professional development activities per year (pro-rata). The School of Education is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion & respect and encourages applications from all individuals who meet the advert criteria, particularly from underrepresented groups. Reasonable adjustments will be made during the recruitment process, and flexible working enquiries are welcome.
