Total 96 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Liverpool, Merseyside, L2 2QP

What skills and experience we're looking for

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• A commitment to safeguarding and wellbeing
• Qualified Teacher Status
• The ability to teach science up to KS3 and KS4
• A thorough knowledge of the National Curriculum changes for science
• An enthusiasm and passion for the teaching of science
• Excellent subject knowledge
• The ability to develop effective working relationship with students
• The ability to command the respect of staff and students alike
• The ability to work as a supportive team member
• Excellent classroom teaching & management skills
• A high degree of organisational ability
• A commitment to continued professional development
• A willingness to share best practice and learn from others
• Experience of using ICT in science
• A willingness to take part in extra-curricular activities

What the school offers its staff

• Excellent CPD opportunities
• An opportunity to join a well-established, committed and successful team in an Academy with a strong ethos of teamwork and support
• An opportunity to join a friendly and supportive staff
• Free on-site parking
• Occupational Health and Pension
• Excellent facilities

Commitment to safeguarding

Kirkby High School acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice standards and Ofsted requirements.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. Please carefully read the essential and desirable criteria and ensure you can demonstrate how you meet the requirements for this role.

What we're looking for

• Working towards the Associate of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.


• Experience working in an Actuarial Team supporting customer-facing functions.


• Experience supporting a migration programme.


• From a life insurance or outsourcing background, with in-depth knowledge of life assurance and pension product types and charges.


• Adept at specifying and testing life and pensions calculations.

If you need any help or adjustments for any stage within the recruitment process due to health, disability, or any other reason, please let us know.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and become part of our innovative team!

The Department of Vector Biology at LSTM is one of the largest of its kind with a broad portfolio of research and technical assistance activities targeted at improving the control of insect borne diseases. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Research Technician to join this dynamic research team.

The successful candidate will provide molecular biology, and insectary support to research projects performing functional genetics in mosquitoes, particularly towards the study of insecticide resistance. Your role will involve supporting researchers in the group by using molecular biology, CRISPR genome editing and general genetic manipulation techniques to characterise and manipulate the mosquito genome.


Key responsibilities (but not limited to):



Prepare and maintain adequate laboratory records of methods, sample details and results
Provide an efficient and effective technical service to research teams
Undertake general plasmid cloning and screening procedures
Perform basic bioinformatic analysis and plasmid and primer design
Inject mosquito embryos with DNA constructs
Assist in the design of guide RNAs for CRISPR-based genome editing
Assist with the rearing of uninfected mosquito colonies in the insectaries
Contribute to the development of standard operating procedures and risk assessments
Collate and assess data using excel, prism and other appropriate software



The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as an integral and flexible member of fast-paced multi-disciplinary research team. Ideally, we are seeking a candidate that can demonstrate on their CV and application a combination of the below:


BSc in Biological Science or science related subject (or equivalent experience)
Good knowledge of general principles of molecular biology
Hands on experience of DNA cloning and general molecular biology techniques
Relevant experience of working within a research laboratory & experience of standard laboratory protocols
Ability to implement and adapt biological techniques or protocols
Experience of conducting scientific experiments



(For a full list of essential and desirable criteria please refer to the job description and person specification)

Informal enquiries can be made to: tony.nolan@lstmed.ac.uk






Additional benefits of joining LSTM:


30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, plus Christmas closure days
Generous occupational pension schemes
Government backed “cycle to work” scheme.
Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre
Plus, a host of additional family friendly policies


Closing Date: TBC

Application Process: To apply for the position please follow the apply link and upload your CV and covering letter.

Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we may close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role.

Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM.

We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience.
We welcome conversations about flexible working; and applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers.

About LSTM

Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics.
Look at some of the great work we have achieved over the past year by viewing our annual report:
https://www.lstmed.ac.uk/about/annual-reports-and-financial-statements

LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies

To disseminate information to colleagues in respect of the research studies taking place within the clinical areas. Liaison with research sponsors and multi-disciplinary research teams. To give advice on the organisation and management of the research in progress. To identify and screen eligible patients for participation in the research studies. To facilitate the informed consent and recruitment of research participants. To work with staff to develop strategies to overcome barriers to recruitment. To be aware of ethical considerations of research and act as the patients advocate at all times. To be fully conversant with the requirements of the clinical research study protocol in relation to patient management, data collection and safety reporting. To carry out the collection, processing and shipping of biological specimens according to protocol requirements and follow-up appropriately. Maintain accurate records and undertake the data management including the use of data software packages. Dissemination and publication of research findings. Actively contribute to activities, events and training within the research teams. To contribute to evidence based practice and maintain overall standard of care for patients at all times.

The Trust is looking to recruit a full time clinical research practitioner / research nurse. The aim of this post is to allow opportunity for a high calibre individual to develop their skills in the field of research and to become a strong autonomous research practitioner.

The post holder will be responsible for assisting the Trust with its commitment to a sustained and dramatic increase in recruitment of patients into research studies. The individual will also be responsible for assisting with feasibility and set up of new research studies.

The Trust has a diverse and growing portfolio of research studies that its research practitioners are recruiting to, some of which overlap with other specialities within the organisation.



To support the operational management of portfolio research studies.

To contribute to all aspects of the planning, conduct and reporting of portfolio research studies.

To be responsible for the day-to-day management of and patient recruitment to designated portfolio research studies.

To work on a daily basis with minimum supervision as part of the research team.

To ensure that all clinical research activity is ICH GCP compliant and conducted in accordance with the agreed protocols.

To maintain a high standard of patient care in line with Trust and R&D procedures and protocols and in accordance with the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research.

To prioritise research activity as necessary thus ensuring recruitment targets are met.

To ensure that all data is collected and managed effectively and accurately.

Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and families. Each year we deliver over 7,500 babies, carry out over 49,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly & preterm newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles and have over 4,000 genetic appointments taking place. We believe that this along with a strong dedication to research & innovation makes us thespecialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

We have some of the leading experts in their field, which has been showcased on national TV and news, making our teams famous across the world for professionalism, skill & compassion.

The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving it’s services to provide the most cutting edge and modern care possible. As well as developing services on our current site we have long-term aspirations for the future. We have recently launched a number of new strategies which provide a detailed long-term plan for our services.

Check out why Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work using the links below:

Video:https://vimeo.com/556197652

Online brochure:https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/media/4121/recruitment-pack-great-place-to-work-16pp-v4-final.pdf

To disseminate information to colleagues in respect of the research studies taking place within the clinical areas.

Liaison with research sponsors and multi-disciplinary research teams.

To give advice on the organisation and management of the research in progress.

To identify and screen eligible patients for participation in the research studies.

To facilitate the informed consent and recruitment of research participants.

To work with staff to develop strategies to overcome barriers to recruitment.

To be aware of ethical considerations of research and act as the patient’s advocate at all times.

To be fully conversant with the requirements of the clinical research study protocol in relation to patient management, data collection and safety reporting.

To carry out the collection, processing and shipping of biological specimens according to protocol requirements and follow-up appropriately.

Maintain accurate records and undertake the data management including the use of data software packages.

Dissemination and publication of research findings.

Actively contribute to activities, events and training within the research teams.

To contribute to evidence based practice and maintain overall standard of care for patients at all times.


This advert closes on Monday 2 Sep 2024

Job Opportunity: Passionate Mathematics Teacher Wanted!

Location: Wallasey, Wirral

Position Type: Full-Time

Start Date: ASAP

About us: EdStart Schools are special educational needs schools and alternative provisions supporting local authorities, schools, agencies, and individuals in education, aged 11-16. We have a number of schools based across the northwest, with ambitious plans to grow. We have Ofsted rating of good.

Our principal company value is Progression, alongside Humanity, Togetherness and Compassion. You'll be joining an organisation with a clear vision and values, and we are able to offer great training and development opportunities. Visit our website or social media pages to find out more about us.

Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging and effective maths lessons to students in key stages 3 and 4
- Develop and implement curricula that meet educational standards and foster a love for mathematics.
- Utilise a variety of teaching methods and instructional resources to accommodate different learning styles within maths
- Assess and evaluate student progress in maths, providing constructive feedback and support.
- Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and the wider school community to enhance the educational experience.
- Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current with educational best practices and methodologies.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student attendance, results, and other required documentation.

Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, or a related field
- Teaching certification or relevant qualifications and experience
- Proven experience teaching mathematics at key stage 3 and 4
- Strong understanding of mathematical concepts and the ability to convey them effectively.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
- A passion for education and a genuine interest in the success and development of students.
- Ability to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Experience of working within an alternative provision would be advantageous

What We Offer:
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
- Access to modern teaching facilities and resources.
- A vibrant school community with a focus on student well-being and academic excellence.

We are a diverse group of educators, and with that we are looking for people who are creative in their approach and passionate about supporting the young people we work with. If this sounds like you, we'd love for you to apply.

EdStart Specialist Education is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

EdStart Specialist Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. this post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.

We will carry out an online search as part of our due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023.

Randstad Education are seeking a Science Teacher for a Secondary School based in the Maghull area, to start in September 2024. This is a Full time post, Monday to Friday.

Role and Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and teach appropriate lessons within your specialist subject area enabling all student abilities to access the curriculum
• Support colleagues within your department as required
• Organise your classroom to create a positive teaching environment, liaising with relevant teaching assistants and support staff to develop effective working relationships with pupils and colleagues
• Maintain discipline through employing various classroom management techniques in line with the school's behaviour management policy
• Monitor pupil's progress and keep records on their development
• Attend meetings, parent's evenings and in-service training days as required by the school, helping them in all areas to the best of your ability

Benefits

• Access to school health & fitness facilities
• Access to Free CPD course and Safeguarding Training
• Caring & dedicated co-workers
• a dedicated, professional and friendly consultant and a branch with 24 hour on-call facility
• competitive rates of pay paid weekly, which are fully compliant under the Agency Workers Regulations (AWR, 2011)
• recommend a friend' bonus worth up to £300

Requirements

• Hold a qualification with, or leading to, UK Qualified Teacher Status (NQTs and overseas qualified teachers are welcome to apply)
• Be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and full referencing process
• Be passionate about teaching and your subject
• Have excellent communication skills
• Possess the motivation to achieve and add value to a school
• Have proven classroom management skills

APPLY TODAY: - To apply for this role or to display an interest in any other school based roles please apply online, or for more information contact Jessica Quintana at Randstad on 0151 255 1666.

To disseminate information and educate colleagues in respect of the project within the Trust. Liaison with Trust, Genomics England and multi-disciplinary research teams. To give advice on the organisation and management of the research in progress. To identify and screen eligible patients for participation in the project. To facilitate the informed consent and recruitment of research participants. To work with staff to develop strategies to overcome barriers to recruitment. To be aware of ethical considerations of research and act as the patients advocate at all times. To be fully conversant with the requirements of the project protocol in relation to patient management, data collection and safety reporting. Maintain accurate records and undertake the data management including the use of data software packages. To assist with dissemination and publication of research findings. Actively contribute to activities, events and training within the research team. To contribute to evidence based practice at a clinical level and maintain overall standard of care for patients at all times. To act as a resource for local staff at the participating site in relation to the project. To keep appropriate staff informed of the progress of the project. To maintain an awareness of current advances in research and midwifery practice. To continue professional development, keeping updated with current clinical practice to maintain professional registration. To maintain links with other research midwives across the network to develop and share knowledge and to provide mutual support. To attend local and national meetings in relation to research as required.

To disseminate information to colleagues in respect of the research studies taking place within the clinical areas. To identify and screen eligible patients for participation in the research studies. To facilitate the informed consent and recruitment of research participants. To assist with the development of strategies to overcome barriers to recruitment. To be aware of ethical considerations of research and act as the patients advocate at all times. To be fully conversant with the requirements of the clinical research study protocol in relation to patient management, data collection and safety reporting. To carry out the collection, processing and shipping of biological specimens according to protocol requirements and follow-up appropriately. Maintain accurate records and undertake the data management including the use of data software packages. Actively contribute to activities, events and training within the research teams. To contribute to evidence based practice and maintain overall standard of care for patients at all times.

Who are Diligenta?

Our vision is to be acknowledged as Best in-class Platform based Life and Pensions Administration Service provider. Customer service is at the heart of everything we do and our aim is to transform our clients' operations. A business that has been described as 'home' by existing employees, we drive a culture that is founded on positive change and development.

Summary of the role

Due to exciting growth within our Business Operational Support function, we are seeking a graduate to join our Actuarial Team and begin their career as an Actuarial Analyst.

You will be responsible for supporting with complex manual calculations and policy queries from our customer-facing teams, building up your skills whilst working towards an Actuarial qualification.

If you would like to work for a leading Life and Pensions company, that offers a great work culture and career progression, then please apply today!

Benefits

• 33 days including Bank Holidays
• Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus scheme
• Personal and career development opportunities to progress your aspirations within the company as well as through our global parent company (Tata Consultancy Services)
• Access to Perks at Work (an online discounted shopping platform) saving you money on a wide range of goods and services, including your weekly food shop, holidays and electrical goods
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Interest free Season Ticket loans
• A companywide Wellbeing programme, including an Employee Assistance Programme and other benefits/resources to support your mental/physical and financial wellbeing
• A comprehensive set of Moments that Matter policies, such as Carer's Leave, Foster Leave and Retirement Leave
• A contributory company pension scheme where we match your contributions up to 6%, Group Life Assurance ('Death in Service") & Group Income Protection
• Apply to find out about our other benefits

What you'll be doing

• Completing complex manual calculations to support business enquiries.
• Providing responses to complex policy enquiries to support other business areas.
• Providing calculations expertise to enable one-off corrections to be completed by other business areas.
• Updating and testing regular changes to systems including regular bonus updates, policy fee updates and premium rate changes.
• Using and interrogating complex spreadsheets to enable complex non-standard queries to be answered.

What we're looking for

• Maths or Maths-relevant degree.
• Passion and drive to begin your Actuarial studies.
• Good knowledge of Excel and similar systems.
• Strong report writing skills.
• Excellent analytical ability.

If you need any help or adjustments for any stage within the recruitment process due to health, disability, or any other reason, please let us know.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and become part of our innovative team!

The post holder will support, lead, supervise, manage and co-ordinate all Research Nurses/Clinical Support Staff within a Portfolio. They will provide a high quality, effective, safe, specialist and clinical trials/research service. We are looking for an individual with excellent leadership qualities, who can motivate and supervise ensuring high standards of patient care throughout the research process. Interview date 31st July 2024.

Salary: Dependant on experience and qualifications
Research Assistant £32,332 - £37,099 per annum
Post-Doctoral Research Associate £38,205 - £44,263 per annum
Full-time, Fixed-term appointment until March 2026
Based in Liverpool

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is a globally recognised centre of excellence, specialising in research that impacts global health. Recently named Business of the Year by Liverpool Chamber of Commerce, and celebrating our 125^th anniversary this year, there has never been a more exciting time to join our organisation.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant or Post-Doctoral Research Associate to join the group of Dr Thomas Edwards within the Tropical Disease Biology Department, on an Academy of Medical Sciences funded project investigating the mechanisms behind an emerging antimicrobial resistance (AMR) phenotype in Escherichia coli.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative research team (also including Fabrice Graf, LSTM, Dept Clinical Sciences; Eva Heinz, University of Strathclyde; Liverpool Clinical Laboratories, NHS) investigating the key factors that influence transposon mediated beta-lactamase gene amplification, which has been identified as a key driver of resistance to beta-lactamase inhibitor combination therapies. The successful candidate will use a mixture of microbiological assays, cloning, qPCR, and whole genome sequencing in order to determine to what extent the organism sequence type, transposon type, or AMR gene impact the likelihood and extent of gene amplification whilst under selective pressure. This position includes a conference/training budget for the post holder.

Key publications from the group on this topic can be found here;


Fraser, A., Ball, R., Cantillon, D., Brettell, L., Graf, F., Lewis, J., van Aartsen, J., Parry, C. Heinz, E. Edwards, T. (2024). A high-resolution genomic and phenotypic analysis of resistance evolution of an Escherichia coli strain from a critical care patient treated with piperacillin/tazobactam. Medrxiv. doi:
Edwards, T. Heinz, E., van Aartsen, J., Howard, A., Roberts, P., Corless, C., Fraser, A., Williams, C.T., Bulgasim, I., Cuevas, L.E., Parry, C.M., Roberts, A.P., Adams, E.R., Mason, J., Hubbard, A. (2022). Piperacillin/tazobactam resistant, cephalosporin susceptible Escherichia coli bloodstream infections driven by multiple resistance mechanisms across diverse sequence types. Microbial Genomics. 8:4
Hubbard, A., Mason, J., Roberts, P., Parry, C., Corless, C., van Aartsen, J., Howard, A., Fraser, A., Adams, E., Roberts, A., Edwards, T. (2020). Within-patient evolution to piperacillin/tazobactam resistance in a clinical isolate of Escherichia coli due to IS26-mediated amplification of bla_TEM-1B.Nature Communications. 11:4915



Key responsibilities include:


Generate full length transposons carrying AMR genes from clinical isolates of E. coli, using a Gibson Assembly approach
Cloning transposons into competent lab strains of E. coli and clinical isolates
Conducting broth microdilution MIC assays, and fitness assays
Using qPCR to determine relative gene copy numbers
Nanopore sequencing of selected isolates




General responsibilities


Liaising, working collaboratively with, and providing support to other members of the team and collaborators
Leading on the data analysis, design, execution, and write-up of research projects for publication
Developing appropriate Risk Assessments, SOPs and protocols to local and legal requirements
Recording all experimental data generated promptly and accurately, in accordance with relevant standard operating procedures, policies, guidelines protocols and best practice


The ideal candidate will possess the following:


MSc in a relevant subject


PhD in a relevant subject (PDRA role)
Knowledge of health and safety regulations and legal requirements for safe laboratory working
Experience of microbiological techniques
Experience in DNA cloning
relevant experience of qPCR, sequencing library preparation, DNA extraction
Knowledge of bacterial AMR mechanisms
Experience on leading manuscript drafting for publication (PDRA)



(For a full list of essential and desirable criteria please refer to the job description and person specification)

In return we offer:


30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and additional Christmas closure days
Generous occupational pension schemes
Government backed “cycle to work” scheme
Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre
Plus, a host of additional family friendly policies


Informal enquiries can be made to: thomas.edwards@lstmed.ac.uk

Closing Date: 18^th August 2024


Application Process: To apply for the position please click on the apply link and upload your CV and covering letter.

Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we may close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for the role.
Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM
We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience.
We welcome conversations about flexible working; and applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers.

About LSTM

Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics.
Look at some of the great work we have achieved over the past year by viewing our annual report:
https://www.lstmed.ac.uk/about/annual-reports-and-financial-statements

LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies

1 Key Responsibilities 1.1 Providing sample reception support to all disciplines within laboratory medicine and within specific work areas as required. 1.2 Carrying out analytical processes under the supervision of Biomedical Scientists (BMS) to provide a diagnostic service. 1.3 Receiving, collating and performing the preliminary processing of a variety of patient specimens for biomedical analysis, acting on any issues with unlabelled or mislabelled samples as required. 1.4 Manually pipetting plasma/urine samples prior to appropriate storage or analysis. 1.5 Dealing with reception and telephone queries from various Trust staff, GPs and visitors to the department. 1.6 Organising own day-to-day work, prioritising urgent and emergency workloads. 1.7 Perform clerical tasks such as inputting patient demographics and input/retrieval of test request details on laboratory IT systems. 1.8 Operating the pneumatic pod system and ensuring performance issues are reported. 1.9 Identifying and processing high risk/ infectious specimens safely and appropriately. 1.10 Prompt referral of non-routine issues to senior staff. 1.11 Perform general housekeeping including the cleaning of centrifuges, glassware and work surfaces; and the preparation of disinfectant for use. 1.12 Maintaining the safe and confidential storage and retrieval of records and specimens, both physically and electronically. 1.13 Processing and sending away samples to reference laboratories. 1.14 Attending meetings and maintaining an up to date knowledge of new developments in the laboratory. 1.15 Complying with Trust and Departmental Health and Safety policies; reporting accidents, hazards and defects as soon as possible. 1.16 Assisting in completing incident reporting forms when incidents or errors are identified eg mislabelled or incorrect samples. 1.17 Proposing changes and contributing towards improving working practices, turnaround times and SOPs (standard operating procedures) 1.18 Use of expensive complex equipment and where appropriate performing preventative maintenance in accordance with manufacturers instructions and local SOPs 1.19 Ensuring the proper and efficient use of consumables without wastage, performing stock checks and alerting the senior staff when stock levels are low. 1.20 Checking the delivery hub regularly, signing for deliveries and assisting in the distribution and storage of deliveries and stock according to departmental material management policies. 1.21 Performing Quality Control tests. 1.22 Dispense and collect liquid nitrogen following completion of safety training. 1.23 To undertake water flushing requirements 1.24 Participate in late shifts.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.