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The CVR is the UK's largest grouping of human and veterinary virologists. Its mission is to carry out multidisciplinary research on viruses and viral diseases of human and animals, and to translate the knowledge gained for the improvement of human and animal health. The CVR has excellent facilities for conducting research in molecular biology and virology located in a purpose-built research building at the Garscube campus of the University of Glasgow. The CVR is a core component of the School of Infection and Immunity within the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences at the University of Glasgow. We are currently looking to recruit for the following positions.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE, Reference 164419
The post holder will make a leading contribution to a research programme capturing properties of viral genomes, proteins and host tissues in large computational and evolutionary models. The role is based within the Viral Informatics, Biostatistics, and Evolution lab (https://vibelab.co.uk/) led by Dr Liam Brierley, 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 innovative supervised machine learning and graph analysis frameworks using genomic characteristics and protein expression to predict likely infection links between hosts, tissues, and RNA viruses within a wide range of families, e.g., paramyxoviruses and coronaviruses. 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, mathematical biology, computer science, or a related discipline.
Funding for this full-time post is available for 3 years.
The appointment will be made on the Research and Teaching Grade, level 6 or 7 depending on experience (Grade 6 £33,232 - £36,924 / Grade 7 £40,247 - £45,163 per annum).
Interested applicants should apply online at https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ and search for the above reference number.
Informal enquiries regarding this post may be directed to Dr Liam Brierley (Liam.Brierley@glasgow.ac.uk)
Closing Date: 18 March 2025
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