Research Assistant/Associate

1 month ago


Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom University of Glasgow Full time

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant/Associate.

The successful candidate will join the School of Infection and Immunity, MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research CVR ) and will contribute /make a leading contribution to a research programme capturing properties of viral genomes, proteins and host tissues in large computational, statistical, and evolutionary models.

The role is based with Dr. Liam Brierley's research lab, whose mission is to use new computational methodologies to better understand how animal viruses infect and cause disease within new host species, including potential for human pandemics.

The post holder will be responsible for developing a range of innovative machine learning frameworks trained on protein properties to understand host and tissue suitability for a wide range of RNA virus families, including the Rhabdoviridae, Paramyxoviridae, and Coronaviridae. The post holder will be expected to interpret findings with experienced insight in both statistical validation and virological contexts. They will play a role in disseminating the results through written manuscripts and research presentations.

As such, the post holder will be expected to have significant experience in bioinformatics, evolutionary biology, virology, biostatistics, computer science, or a related discipline.

This position is full time and funded until 31st August 2027.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Liam Brierley

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

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

£32,332 to £44,263 per annum



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