Research Assistant
University of Glasgow - College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences - School of Biodiversity One Health & Veterinary Medicine
| Location: | Glasgow |
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| Salary: | £33,951 to £37,694 per annum (pro-rata) (Grade 6) |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
| Placed On: | 6th October 2025 |
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| Closes: | 19th October 2025 |
| Job Ref: | 183594 |
We have an exciting research opportunity for a Research Assistant to contribute to a project characterizing the immune responses of divergent Anopheles mosquitoes to Plasmodium falciparum working with Dr Virginia Howick. 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.
Candidates should have specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of Malaria Transmission Biology, Transcriptomics, RNAi in Anopheles, Insect Immunity; and experience in culturing Plasmodium falciparum gametocytes and rearing Anopheles mosquitoes for infectious feeds using the standard membrane feeding assay.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr. Virgina Howick, Virginia.Howick@glasgow.ac.uk
Our School is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. Our Athena Swan Silver award demonstrates our commitment to best practice in recruiting and supporting the career development and progression of female scientists, addressing gender inequalities in higher education. The Athena SWAN Charter recognises commitment to advancing gender equality in Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Medicine (STEMM) employment in academia. www.gla.ac.uk/schools/bohvm/athenaswan
The College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences (MVLS) has 8 Schools that bring staff together around thematic strengths, across the strategic pillars of education, research and innovation. More information on the College can be accessed here: www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/mvls/mvls2033/college-futures
This post is full time (35 hours per week), and open ended with funding available up to 30th June 2026.
To apply online at: www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/research-assistant-65
Closing date: 19th October 2025 at 23:45
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