Research Assistant
- Posted 03 July 2025
- Salary Grade 6 £33,482 - £37,174 per annum
- End date 10 July 2025
- LocationGlasgow
- Job Type Internal- for current UoG employees only
- Reference177272
- Expiry 10 July 2025 at 23:45
Job description
Research Assistant
COLLEGE OF MEDICAL VETERINARY & LIFE SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF INFECTION & IMMUNITY
Research and Teaching
GRADE 6
Job Purpose
Please note, this vacancy is open to current University of Glasgow employees only
You will contribute to a Eli Lilly funded research project investigating synovial tissue pathogenic pathways in rheumatic diseases within the School of Infection and Immunity under the supervision of Professor Mariola Kurowska-Stolarska [Principal Investigator]. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the formulation and submission of research publications and research proposals as well as help manage and direct this complex and challenging project as opportunities allow.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Perform the following activities in conjunction with and under the guidance of the Principal Investigator:
1. Plan and conduct assigned research individually or jointly in accordance with the project deliverables and project/group/School/College research strategy.
2. Document research output including analysis and interpretation of all data, maintaining records and databases, drafting technical/progress reports and papers as appropriate.
3. Develop and enhance your research profile and reputation and that of The University of Glasgow/School/Research Group, including contributing to publications of international quality in high profile/quality refereed publications, enhancing the research impact in terms of economic/societal benefit, and gathering indicators of esteem.
4. Contribute to the presentation of work at international and national conferences, at internal and external seminars, colloquia and workshops to develop and enhance our research profile.
5. Contribute to the identification of potential funding sources and to assist in the development of proposals to secure funding from internal and external bodies to support future research.
6. Collaborate with colleagues and participate in team/ group/ meetings/ seminars/ workshops across the research Group/School/College/University and wider community.
7. Contribute to the organisation, supervision, mentoring and training of undergraduate and/or postgraduate students and less experienced members of the project team to ensure their effective development.
8. Perform administrative tasks related to the activities of the research group and School, including Budgets/Expenditure.
9. Carry out modest Teaching activities (e.g. demonstrating etc) and associated admin as assigned by the Head of School and in consultation with Principal Investigator.
10. Keep up to date with current knowledge and recent advances in the field/discipline.
11. Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.
12. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School/Director of Research Institute.
13. Contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University Strategy.
Please note that as part of your application you must address and demonstrate how you meet EACH of the essential/desirable criteria. If you do not address each criteria in the format explained above you will not be shortlisted for interview.
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential:
A1. Scottish Credit and Qualification level 10 (Honours degree or equivalent) in Parasitology or other relevant subject. May be working towards a post-graduate qualification such as a Masters (Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 11) or PhD (Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12).
A2. Theoretical and practical knowledge in single cell omics
A3. Practical knowledge of tissue-derived functional assays
A4. Practical knowledge of gene editing with CRISPR-Cas9
Desirable:
B1. An awarded [or recently submitted or near completion] PhD in xxx or equivalent
Skills
Essential:
C1. Familiarity with “R” and other programmes that are key for single cell data omics analysis
C2. Research creativity and cross-discipline collaborative ability as appropriate
C3. Excellent communication skills [oral and written], including public presentations and ability to communicate complex data/concepts clearly and concisely
C4. Excellent interpersonal skills including team working and a collegiate approach
C5. Appropriate workload/time/project/budget/people management skills
C6. Extensive IT and data analysis/interpretation skills as appropriate
C7. Self-motivation, initiative and independent thought/working
C8. Problem solving skills including a flexible and pragmatic approach
Desirable: D1. Skills and interest in training others in single cell omics analysis
Experience
Essential:
E1. Sufficient breadth and/or depth of knowledge in the tissue biology research / teaching methods and techniques, demonstrated through relevant work experience
E2. Experience in multiparameter flow cytometry
E3. Experience of scientific writing
E4. Experience with cell sorting
E5. Proven ability to deliver quality outputs in a timely and efficient manner.
Desirable:
F1. Experience with T-cell based assays
F2. Experience in dendritic cells based assays
Any further enquiries on this post may be directed to Professor Mariola Kurowska-Stolarska via email: mariola.kurowska-stolarska@glasgow.ac.uk
Terms and Conditions
Salary: Grade6, £33,482 - £37,174 per annum
This post is full time and has funding until 31 December 2025.
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1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension , benefits and discount packages.
3 A flexible approach to working.
4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing.
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Closing Date: 10 July 2025at 23:45