Research Associate

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Associate to make a leading contribution to discovery and translational research exploring the role of creatine and homoarginine in cardiovascular health and disease.

The post is laboratory based and funded by a British Heart Foundation programme grant awarded to Dr Craig Lygate.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in a relevant discipline with extensive hands-on experience of standard biochemistry and molecular biology techniques, e.g. protein quantification, RT-PCR, molecular cloning and cell transfection. They will have the experience and depth of knowledge to develop new assays, troubleshoot when there are problems, and help supervise the work of others in the group.

The post holder will contribute to the formulation and submission of research publications and proposals.

Informal Enquiries should be directed to Dr Craig Lygate, Craig.Lygate@glasgow.ac.uk

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and has funding for up to 10 May 2031.

Apply online at: https://www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/research-associate-5865906?source=gla.ac.uk

Closing date: 6 May 2026 23:45

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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