Post-Doctoral Research Assistant in Informatics Approaches to Chemical Structure

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Salary Range

£30,488 – £36,023 per annum

School/Department

Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences

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 Post-Doctoral Research Assistant (6 months fixed term) in the School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences. The position will utilise informatics approaches and methodologies to evaluate databases of chemical structures, preferably using R. This will include the organisation of biological activity and phyisco-chemical property data suitable for the development of in silico  models. Candidates should have, or be expecting soon to obtain, a PhD in any suitable toxicological, chemical, biochemical, informatics, computational science, or a related field. 

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.

The School/ department is committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter for promoting the career of Women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) in higher education. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post and all appointments will be made on merit.

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). 

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