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Research Assistant: Hydration Study Examining the Effects of Hydration on Mental Performance

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1120845


Liverpool John Moores University


02/11/2026


Other - See Job


4hrs per week.


Smart Casual

Pay


£13.53


£1.63

Description

Role
*******Ringfenced to LJMU Graduates (within the last 2 years) or Current Post Graduate Students or Undergraduate Students in Sports Science and Psychology******

 
Our team is based within the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences and is conducting a hydration study examining the effects of hydration on mental performance. A key component of the project is a trial in which participants complete a mental performance task. We are seeking individuals who are available for approximately two hours during multiple afternoons to assist with the running of this study session.

Duties and responsibilities
The role involves assisting with the delivery of a mental performance task as part of a hydration study. 

 
Responsibilities include 
  • maintaining a professional and composed demeanour throughout the session and clearly communicating standardised instructions from a provided script to participants. 

All roles will take place within the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences building on Primrose Hill.

Skills and experience

Applicants will ideally hold an undergraduate degree and be currently working towards a postgraduate qualification; however we welcome applications from highly motivated candidates who may be working towards their undergraduate degree.

Prior experience in a research laboratory setting would be advantageous but not essential, as is evidence of the ability to work effectively as part of a team in a collaborative environment.

Location
LJMU

Additional information
*******Ringfenced to LJMU Graduates (within the last 2 years) or Current Post Graduate Students or Undergraduate Students in Sports Science in Psychology******

 
Applications closes on Monday 26th October 2026. 
 
 

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