Research Associate
University of Glasgow - College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences - School of Infection & Immunity
| Location: | Glasgow |
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| Salary: | £40,247 to £45,163 per annum (Grade 7) |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
| Placed On: | 28th February 2025 |
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| Closes: | 27th March 2025 |
| Job Ref: | 167531 |
We are seeking to recruit an experienced Research Associate/postdoctoral researcher to work within an Wellcome Trust-funded project on mitochondrial and RNA biology in parasites with the lab of Professor Lilach Sheiner at the University of Glasgow lilachsheiner.wixsite.com/sheinerlab-wtcmp
The purpose of this role is to carry out cutting-edge research to understand the mitochondrial biology and function in the apicomplexan parasites Plasmodium falciparum, the major cause of malaria mortality, and Toxoplasma gondii, the cause of toxoplasmosis and a leading model organism for the phylum. The core approaches will be to carry out parasite culturing, genetic manipulation and cell biology assays.
Your primary focus will be on carrying out outstanding academic research leading to impactful publications, providing substantial scope for innovation, creativity and scientific judgement.
You will work as part of a highly collaborative and dynamic team, so collaboration, communication and collegiality are key attributes.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor Lilach Sheiner, Lilach.Sheiner@glasgow.ac.uk
This post is full-time and has funding until 31st December 2026.
For more information and to apply online at: www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/research-associate-26?source=gla.ac.uk
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 www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity
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