Research Assistant/Associate

We have an opportunity for a Research Assistant/Associate to join the School of Infection and Immunity University of Glasgow - Schools - School of Infection & Immunity, MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR) (www.cvr.ac.uk) and will make a leading contribution to UKRI-funded projects.

You will be embedded (working remotely or on site) with Dr. Chris Illingworth’s team and will interact with other researchers in the CVR.

The postholder will work to create mathematical and statistical approaches to better understand virus infection, evolution, and transmission.

The CVR provides a highly interdisciplinary environment, integrating computational, experimental and clinical research. Building strong links with researchers in other disciplines is a critical part of the role. Some current topics of research in the group are:

1. Modelling viral spread across cells, organisms and populations
2. Combining genomic and epidemiological data to understand viral transmission
3. Building mathematical approaches to enhance preparedness for outbreaks and epidemics

Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Chris Illingworth Christopher.Illingworth@glasgow.ac.uk

This post is full time and has funding until 31^st March 2028

For the full job description and to apply online: my.corehr.com/pls/uogrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=154450

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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