Liverpool John Moores University
Research Fellow (LBS Impact) 0.4fte - Fixed Term until 31st July 2027
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Research Fellow (LBS Impact)
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.
Liverpool Business School (LBS) has grown its research profile in recent years and it is now ranked as 7th in the UK for research quality in business and economics research (see the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027).
LBS is seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the role of Research Fellow (LBS Impact) to help evidence the impact of LBS’s research in preparation for REF29, which includes a diverse range of research disciplines including regional development, organisational development, digital health and innovation, digital transformation, etc. This is a 0.4FTE post (e.g. 2 days per week, worked flexibly) and fixed term to 31st July 2027.
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In relation to this central purpose therefore, the role will:
- Develop and conduct collaborative research projects, acting as coordinating principal investigator where appropriate.
- Extend, transform and apply knowledge acquired from scholarship to research and appropriate external activities.
- Make presentations at appropriate events, and write up research work for publication.
Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Tony Wall, email T.Wall@ljmu.ac.uk
Interview dates 11th to 13th November 2026. Anticipated start date 1st December 2026.
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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.
LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all background and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief. All our appointments are 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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