Research Assistant

We have an opportunity for a Research Assistant to contribute to clinical and translational research within the Glasgow Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Disease Group across a portfolio of clinical trials, observational studies, and mechanistic research studies in rheumatic diseases including rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), and giant cell arteritis (GCA).

The postholder will provide support in clinical research sample processing, laboratory-based experimental research, and data analysis to investigate disease mechanisms and evaluate therapeutic strategies.

The successful candidate will process clinical research samples including biopsy, blood and urine samples from multiple sites throughout Scotland in accordance with study specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintain accurate sample records using laboratory information management systems (LIMS), and contribute to the delivery of clinical and translational research studies.

The role will also involve the application and optimisation of established of in vitro experimental models and laboratory assays, with support from senior team members, as well as contributing to data analysis and interpretation within defined projects. The postholder will support scientific dissemination activities where appropriate, contributing to the overall research strategy of the group.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Caron Paterson, Caron.Paterson@glasgow.ac.uk

This post is full-time and has funding available until 31 October 2026.

To apply online at: https://www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/research-assistant-5895112?source=gla.ac.uk

Closing Date: 18 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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