Research Associate

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Associate. This post, funded by the UKRI-Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) for 2 years, is to investigate the biological function of the ‘orphan’ G-protein coupled receptor GPR84 in models of gut inflammatory diseases and fibrosis. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team you will utilise novel chemical ligands in conjunction with structural and molecular biology-based studies to explore how these ligands activate or block the receptor and validate their potential as therapeutics.

This is an opportunity for a highly motivated Research Scientist to conduct basic research with potential for pre-clinical translation. The candidate will be responsible for pharmacological characterisation and in vitro and in vivo testing of novel agonists/ antagonists to GPR84, to more fully understand the molecular basis underlying GPR84 signalling and regulation. The candidate will be based at University of Glasgow in state-of-the-art laboratories located in the newly built Advanced Research Centre (ARC) in the heart of the University campus.

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.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Graeme Milligan, Graeme.Milligan@glasgow.ac.uk

This post is full time and has funding for 24 months.

To apply online at: my.corehr.com/pls/uogrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=153630

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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