Research Assistant
Vacancy Ref: 111988
Salary: Grade 6, £31,502 - £35,308 per annum

The School of Infection and Immunity, MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR) (http://www.cvr.ac.uk/) are looking to appoint a Research Assistant to play a key role in a research project that aims to evaluate the efficacy of an RNA biomarker matrix on self-taken “cervical smear samples” to identify cases of human papillomavirus-associated cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) at risk of progression to cancer.

This project is funded by the Chief Scientist Office.

The aim is to test if self-taken samples are suitable to be used in quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) tests and to develop a novel cellular biomarker panel that can be used as a triage test, alongside viral nucleic acid testing, to accurately predict regression or progression of cervical disease .

The successful candidate will have practical research experience in bioclinical/clinical virology research and will be expected to contribute to the formulation and submission of research publications and research proposals as well as help manage and direct this challenging project, as opportunities allow.

The School of Infection and Immunity is one of eight Schools in the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences which is the largest of the University’s four Colleges.

The School comprises scientists and clinicians working together to promote and develop research, drug discovery and improvements in patient care. It is committed to excellence in graduate and post-graduate teaching and developing the next generation of researchers.

We welcome applications from candidates who hold a Scottish Credit and Qualification level 10 (Honours degree or equivalent) in a biological science or other relevant subject.

Candidates 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) or equivalent professional qualifications in a relevant academic/research discipline, and experience of personal development in a similar role.

The post is full time and has funding for up to 23 months.

Visit our website for further information on The University of Glasgow’s School of Infection & Immunity, https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/infectionimmunity/.

Informal Enquiries should be directed to Professor Sheila Graham, Sheila.Graham@glasgow.ac.uk

Apply online here.

Closing Date: 10 April 2023

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