Vacancies and Training

This section is intended as a resource for members seeking or promoting employment, training and/or professional development in the field of toxicology.
If you would like to submit a vacancy, or any item that would be of interest to the Group, please e-mail the advertisement or web link to ltg.committee@gmail.com along with a brief summary of the position and candidate specification.
Please consult the advertisements below for appropriate format. All posts are subject to the discretion of the LTG Executive committee.


Liverpool John Moores University
School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences

Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Forensic Science

  • Location: Liverpool
  • Salary: £35,333 to £53,353 per annum
  • Hours: Full Time
  • Contract Type: Permanent
  • Placed On: 28th November 2022
  • Closes: 8th January 2023
  • Job Ref: 3994

The School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences is at the forefront of higher education in Pharmacy, Biomedical Science, Forensic Science, Chemistry and related areas, and has excellent working relationships with law enforcement agencies, pharmaceutical providers, the NHS and industry. We are looking for a highly professional, enthusiastic and committed individual to join our team.

You will ideally have a postgraduate qualification in Forensic Science or another relevant scientific discipline or be able to demonstrate the ability to create and disseminate knowledge at an equivalent level. You should have teaching and/or research related experience in an area of Forensic Science. We would be delighted to consider applications from suitably qualified forensic practitioners with a desire to apply their knowledge and training in an academic environment.

You will be expected to contribute to the teaching and administration of the School’s Foundation, BSc and MSc Forensic Science programmes, as well as other relevant undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. You will complement existing research/teaching activities in the above area within the school.

You will also be encouraged to contribute to research and academic citizenship activity within the School and Faculty, utilising the world-class research facilities available in the Life Science Building as well as in the James Parsons Building.

Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Satya Sarker, Director of School, e-mail: S.Sarker@ljmu.ac.uk or Dr Jason W Birkett, Head of Subject for Biomolecular and Forensic Sciences. email: J.W.Birkett@ljmu.ac.uk

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. LJMU values diversity and provides a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can fulfil their potential. 

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