Research Assistant/Associate at University of Glasgow

Salary:

Grade 6, £32,332 – £36,024;

Grade 7, £39,347 – £44,263 per annum.

We have an opportunity for a Research Assistant/Associate to join the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR) and play a leading role in a research programme focussed on understanding the determinants of virulence of SARS-CoV-2.

The aim of the programme, funded by the Wellcome Trust within the context of the G2P-2 Global Consortium, is to assess virulence of variants, determinants of virulence and identify virus and host factors influencing virus pathogenesis. The programme bridges in silico, in vitro and in vivo experiments exploring different facets of virus-host interactions.

The successful candidate will have research experience in either molecular virology or virus-host interactions and will be expected to contribute /to make a leading contribution 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.

Please visit our website for further information at the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR) http://www.cvr.ac.uk/

Informal enquires are very welcome and should be directed to Professor Massimo Palmarini,
Massimo.Palmarini@glasgow.ac.uk

Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply’ button above.

This post is full time and has funding for up to 33 months.

Closing Date: 06 November 2023

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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