Job Purpose

To make a leading contribution to a project (Defining the role KIF21B in glia) working with (Prof Julia Edgar). 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

1. Take a leading role in the planning and conduct of assigned research, in accordance with the project deliverables and School/College research strategy and in consultation with the PI.

2. Document research undertakings and outputs including record of experiments, maintaining databases, drafting technical/progress reports and manuscripts, as appropriate. Analyse and interpret data, in consultation with the PI.

3. Establish and maintain your research profile and reputation and that of The University of Glasgow/ School/ Research Group, including establishing and sustaining a track record of independent and joint 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. Survey the research literature and environment, understand the research challenges associated with the project & subject area, & develop/implement a suitable research strategy.

5. Presentation of work at international and national conferences, at internal and external seminars, colloquia and workshops to develop and enhance our research profile.

6. Take a leading role in 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.

7. Take a leading role in developing and maintaining collaborations with colleagues across the research group/School/College/University and wider community (e.g. Academic and Industrial Partners).

8. Take a leading role in team/group meetings/seminars/workshops and School research group activities to enhance the wider knowledge, outputs and culture of the School/College.

9. Take the lead in 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.

10. Perform administrative tasks related to the activities of the research group and School, including Budgets/Expenditure.

11. Make a leading contribution to Teaching activities (e.g. demonstrating etc) and associated admin as assigned by the Head of School and in consultation with Principal Investigator.

12. Keep up to date with current knowledge and recent advances in the field/discipline.

13. Engage in personal, professional and career development, to enhance both specialist and transferable skills in accordance with desired career trajectory.

14. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School/Director of Research Institute.

15. 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 criterion in the format explained above you will not be shortlisted for interview.

Knowledge /Qualifications

Essential:

A1. Normally Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) plus track record of emerging independence within a research/professional environment, or alternatively possess professional qualifications and experience equivalent to PhD level plus the requisite experience.

A2. Specialist and practical knowledge of neuroscience/neuroimmunology.

A3. A comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of current issues and future directions within the wider subject area or subject specialism.

Desirable:

B1. Knowledge of central nervous system myelination.

Skills

Essential:

C1. A comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge in neuroscience/immunology related to the field of CNS myelination and neurodegeneration.

C2. Excellent skills in a range of techniques, including immunohistochemistry/immunocytochemistry, light and/or electron microscopy, live imaging of cells, western blotting, single cell sequencing.

C3. Skills in handing and managing transgenic mouse colonies, in fine dissection and in handling RNA and protein.

C4. Skills in organisation and record-keeping, systematic working, understanding of health and safety issues and lab cleanliness.

Desirable:

D1. Skills in bioinformatics analysis

D2. Skills with training junior staff/students

D3. Familiarity with the literature in the field of research.

Experience

Essential:

E1. Sufficient depth of relevant research experience in a related field, appropriate to an early career researcher.

E2. In-depth experience with primary cell culture, tissue preparation and microscopy

E3. Experience with a broad array neuroscience/neuroimmunology techniques.

E4. Proven ability to deliver quality outputs in a timely and efficient manner.

E5. A track record of presentation and publication of research results in quality publications/conferences.

E6. Experience of making a leading contribution in academic activities.

E7. Ability to demonstrate a degree of independence as illustrated by identification of project objectives from assessment of the literature, design and analysis of experiments and drafting of papers.

E8. Experience in undertaking independent research.

Desirable:

F1. Previous experience of sample preparation for RNA sequencing and data analysis.

Further Information

Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor Julia Edgar via email julia.edgar@glasgow.ac.uk

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 7, £41,064 - £46,049 per annum.

This post is full time, and has funding for up to 1 year.

The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.  If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.

Please note that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

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 - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.

3 A flexible approach to working.

4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University  https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

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Closing date : 20 October 2025 @23:45