Research Fellow - Evidence Synthesis (fixed term until December 2028)

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.

We are now looking for a Research Fellow in Evidence Synthesis to join a growing and vibrant team working as partners in Liverpool City Council’s Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC), funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (Health Determinants Research Collaborations Liverpool - Liverpool City Council). This is an exciting, challenging, and varied role, working collaboratively between Liverpool John Moores University and Liverpool City Council to foster a research-active environment and embed a culture of evidence-based decision-making to address health and health inequalities.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic team of individuals working in a lively and stimulating environment for public and population health research. The team has strong and enduring links into local government and our local communities, and with national and international organisations, including the World Health Organization.

You will have a PhD or equivalent research experience in public or population health or a related discipline, and a high level of expertise in developing research objectives related to evidence synthesis projects, managing resources, and conducting both individual and collaborative research. You will lead the initiation and development of evidence synthesis research projects and reviews and contribute to the creation of a rapid evidence support system tailored for Liverpool City Council. You will help to ensure that the project’s research activities are conducted to the highest standard and demonstrate a commitment to excellence in research and community engagement.

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. Find out more about working at LJMU here.

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.

We would encourage applications from all individuals who meet the advert criteria, but would particularly encourage applications from women; Black, Asian and ethnically diverse groups, LGBTQ+ groups; and disabled people. The University is proud of its commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and endeavours to cultivate a staff base that is representative of society. Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

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

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).