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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.
COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGIST/BIOINFORMATICIAN, Reference 174472
The post holder will carry out research on virus evolution and variant-effect prediction working with the bioinformatics team and Dr Chris Illingworth on hospital outbreak data. The post will involve using computational and bioinformatics methods to assess mutation effects in the context of protein structure and phenotypic properties for virus genome datasets of relevance to strategic priorties of the CVR. The part of the project with Dr Illingworth will involve the processing of data from simulated hospital outbreaks, evaluating potential strategies for using viral genome sequence data to inform infection prevention and control decisions.
The post is suited to a motivated individual preferably with a Masters and or PhD level training in a relevant field, driven by scientific curiosity. The successful candidate will have a track record in data integration and analysis with an excellent understanding of computional biology, bioinformatics and statistics. Experience with genomics data, protein structure, virology, evolutionay research or modelling would be a distinct advantage.
Funding for this full-time post is available until June 2027.
The appointment will be made on the Research and Teaching Grade, level 6 or 7 depending on experience (Grade 6 £33,482 - £37,174 / Grade 7 £40,497 - £45,413 per annum).
Interested applicants should apply online at https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ and search for the above reference number.
Informal enquiries may be directed to Chris Illingworth, Christopher.Illingworth@glasgow.ac.uk or David Robertson David.l.robertson@glasgow.ac.uk
Closing Date: 18 June 2025
WASHROOM ASSISTANT, Reference 174592
We are seeking to appoint a Washroom Assistant. The purpose of the job is to support the infrastructure of the CVR by being part of a small team supplying a sterilisation and wash-up service for research laboratories within the CVR (principally the Sir Michael Stoker Building and the Henry Wellcome Building).
This post is full-time, 35 hours per week, 07:00 to 15:00 hours, Monday to Friday and is funded until 31 March 2027.
Salary will be on the Operational Grade, level 3 £23,028 - £23,881 per annum.
To apply please visit https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ and search for the above reference number.
Closing Date: 16 June 2025.
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