Research Assistant: Public Health Institute

Details


1105290


Liverpool John Moores University


01/12/2025


3 Months


Approximately 3 days per week for 3 months (flexible). Primarily campus-based with some remote working options.


Smart Casual

Pay


£17.58


£2.12

Description

Role
*Ringfenced to LJMU PhD Alumni only*

We are seeking a motivated researcher to support a range of public health projects within the Public Health Institute. The role involves conducting literature reviews, synthesizing evidence, and contributing to high-quality written outputs across diverse topics, including:

  • Public Health approaches to violence reduction
  • Childhood adversity
  • History of public health
  • Religion and health
  • Pets and public health
  • AI in public health
  • Health inequalities

The researcher will collaborate with colleagues across the Faculty (HITS) including  other LJMU schools, including Nursing and Advanced Practice and Public and Allied Health. Most work will be campus-based, with some flexibility for remote working.

Duties and responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive literature reviews and evidence synthesis.
  • Draft and edit reports, academic papers, and other written outputs.
  • Support data analysis and interpretation (SPSS or similar packages desirable).
  • Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary research teams.
  • Contribute to grant and project planning and dissemination activities.

Skills and experience

Essential Skills and Experience

  • PhD
  • Strong literature review and evidence synthesis skills.
  • Excellent academic writing and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Desirable Skills

  • Quantitative analytical skills using SPSS or similar software.
  • Experience in public health or related fields.

Location
LJMU

Additional information
*Ringfenced to LJMU PhD Alumni only*

 
Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday 23rd November 2025. 
 
Interviews will be held week commencing 24th November 2025.
 
 

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