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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.
CLINICAL RESEARCH FELLOW, Reference 157933
This is a fixed term full-time (3 years) MRC Clinical Research Fellow PhD post based at the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR), www.cvr.ac.uk. At the CVR, we are committed to nurturing the next generation of clinician leaders in virus research and have created a specialised MRC-funded programme to train clinically qualified individuals from any specialty, who are enthusiastic about infectious disease research.
The CVR is a world-leading research institution dedicated to understanding and preventing viral illness. The centre is home to one of the largest interdisciplinary communities of virus researchers globally, providing expertise and experience across multiple academic and clinical disciplines, spanning structural, molecular and computational virology to population health, that allows us to tackle the most important challenges in virus research. It spans a complex of buildings that seamlessly blend purpose-built virus containment facilities with state-of-the-art electron microscopy, imaging and sequencing facilities, insectaries, molecular biology laboratories and bioinformatics teams. Your training experience will centre on a 'hands on' research project in your supervisor's group, leading to the submission of a PhD degree. This formal training will be supplemented with mentorship, networking opportunities, career advice and the acquisition of transferable skills. Our programme offers outstanding scientific training in a supportive and inspiring environment. There has never been a better time to train as a clinical academic and the CVR is the place to do it.
We encourage applications from skilled and motivated clinically qualified medical doctors in training (usually at internal medicine trainee (IMT), UK speciality trainee, or international equivalent level from any specialty and before consultant level) interested in a future career in clinical or public health virology or infectious diseases, who wish to undertake a higher degree (PhD) and pursue an academic career.
This post is justifiably fixed-term, as a training post, under the Fixed-term Employees (prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations 2002. The funding for the position is available for up to 3 years.
Salary will be on the Clinical Academic pay scale £43,504 - £64,461.
Apply online at: https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ and look for Reference No 157933
Closing date: 26 November 2024
TECHNICIAN, Reference 156958
This post is full-time and is funded until 31 March 2028.
The appointment will be made on the Technical Grade, level 4 £23,581 - £26,038 per annum.
Interested applicants should apply online at https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/
Informal enquiries regarding this post may be directed to Elizabeth McMonagle
(Elizabeth.McMonagle@glasgow.ac.uk)
We are seeking to appoint a Research Technician to carry out research on the interaction of mosquitoes, symbionts, viruses and the mammalian host immune response. The postholder will be working under the supervision of Dr Daniella Lefteri and Prof Steven Sinkins. The main research focus of the group is to use inherited symbionts to develop and improve novel control methods for controlling mosquito-borne diseases; research is carried out in mosquito colonies, mosquito cell lines and mice. The research aims to better understand the interactions between the mosquito host, the viruses they transmit, endosymbionts response by examining how these factors interact and the effect they have on virus transmission and the mammalian immune response.
The postholder will provide in-depth technical expertise and support in one or more of the following areas: mosquito culture / maintenance and manipulation, including research on interactions with symbionts and pathogens, mosquito and cell line culture; molecular biology; in vivo mouse work. The role will also involve supporting the research of the group and carrying out research projects involving data collection and analysis.
This post is full-time and is funded until for 3 years.
The appointment will be made on the Technical Grade, level 5 £26,038 - £30,505 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 Daniella Lefteri
(Daniella.Lefteri@glasgow.ac.uk)
The successful candidate will play a key role in a multidisciplinary research program focused on the development of next-generation diagnostic tools for viral infections, particularly using cutting-edge CRISPR technology. This project aims to establish rapid, scalable diagnostics for high-consequence infectious diseases, including Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF). Working under the guidance of Principal Investigator Professor Deborah Williamson and collaborators such as Professor Emma Thomson, the candidate will develop and optimise diagnostic assays and conduct field-testing in collaboration with international partners.
The candidate will have the opportunity to lead the development and validation of innovative diagnostics, integrating bioinformatic design of assays with advanced laboratory techniques for pathogen detection. Additionally, the candidate may have the opportunity to undertake field testing of assays in collaboration with international partners.
This position is available on a full-time basis and is funded until 13 October 2027.
The appointment will be made on the Research and Teaching Grade, level 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 Prof Deborah Williamson (Deborah.Williamson@glasgow.ac.uk)
The successful candidate will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to conduct laboratory research, including the design and testing of diagnostic assays. The candidate will also be responsible for validating these assays using viral isolates and clinical samples, supporting the refinement and optimisation of diagnostic tools for real-world applications.
This position is available on a full-time basis and is funded for two years.
The appointment will be made on the Research and Teaching Grade, level 6 £33,232 - £36,924 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 Prof Deborah Williamson (Deborah.Williamson@glasgow.ac.uk)
Closing Date: 3 December 2024
