Research Assistant/Associate

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant/Associate.

The post holder will join the School of Infection & Immunity, MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR) and will play a leading role in a UKRI-funded research programme focussed on identifying, characterising and manipulating host enzymes that hinder or support viral replication.

In particular, we aim to characterise components of the ubiquitin system during viral replication.

The post-holder will lead the biochemistry arm of the laboratory and have significant biochemical or structural biology research experience.

The successful candidate will assist in the triaging and characterisation of recently identified infection-sensitive E3 ubiquitin ligases.

You will 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.

MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR) (http://www.cvr.ac.uk/)

This position is full time and has funding until 31 January 2028.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Adam Fletcher, Adam.Fletcher@glasgow.ac.uk

For the full job description and to apply online click the 'Apply' button above. 

Closing Date: 28 August 2025

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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