Research Assistant / Associate

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and has funding available until 26 January 2028.

In this role, the successful candidate will contribute to a project "Development and application of advanced high-resolution 3D cellular and subcellular time-course imaging in the beating heart” working with Professor Jonathan Taylor and in collaboration with Edinburgh University. 

Specifically, the job requires expert knowledge in software for realtime microscope control and image processing, and electronic control of experimental apparatus.  The postholder 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.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor Jonathan Taylor at Jonathan.Taylor@glasgow.ac.uk

The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.  If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship. 

Please note that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa 

Please note that the CV of the preferred candidate will be shared with the funder (BHF) for approval prior to a formal offer of appointment being issued. If you do not consent to your CV being shared for this purpose, please email Recruitment@glasgow.ac.uk

Closing date: 19^th August 2026

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