Research Assistant

We have an exciting research opportunity for a Research Assistant in the laboratory of Dr Andrew Davidson as part of a recently awarded Wellcome CDA.

You will contribute to projects on understanding how cell death contributes to tumourigenesis using Drosophila combined with live-imaging and RNA transcriptomics. As part of this project, the candidate will be working on:

1. Labelling and live-imaging tumourigenesis within the optically translucent Drosophilapupa.
2. Establishing RNA sequencing protocols for implementation with a Drosophila tumour models (bulk, single-nucleus sequencing, spatial transcriptomics).
3. Creating bespoke analytical pipelines for analysis of Drosophilaspatial transcriptomics data.

We are looking for candidates with specialist theoretical and practical knowledge in the following: Drosophila melanogaster and its genetics, fluorescence-based confocal microscopy, and insect transcriptomics. Candidates should also have significant practical laboratory training in Drosophila genetics e.g. as part of PhD study or other equivalent experience; experience preparing Drosophila for in vivo, timelapse, imaging; and knowledge and experience of conducting transcriptomics in Drosophila including downstream analytical pipelines.

For further information, please contact Dr Andrew Davidson, Andrew.Davidson@glasgow.ac.uk

For further information on the School of Cancer Services, please visit www.gla.ac.uk/schools/cancersciences

This post is full time (35 hours per week) with funding available for up to 36 months.

To apply online at: www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/research-assistant-5854705

Closing Date: 7^th April 2026 at 23:45

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