"Research Assistant/Associate"

University of Glasgow - College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences - School of Infection & Immunity

We have an exciting research opportunity for a Research Assistant / Associate to join our team in the School of Infection & Immunity.

The purpose of this role is to carry out cutting-edge research to understand organelle biology in apicomplexan parasites (Toxoplasma gondii and/or Plasmodium falciparum). The core approaches will be to carry out CRISPR/Cas9-guided experimental genetic modification of genes encoding organellar proteins to create lines in which individual (or multiple) genes are tagged or deleted and to follow up with biochemical and cell biology methods for phenotypic analysis.

You will design and generate the vectors needed to modify the parasite genomes, transfect and genotype modified lines, and phenotype them using an array of cell-biology and biochemical approaches; Another key approach is large scale culturing and biochemical isolation of mitochondria and/or mitochondrial complexes.

Your primary focus will be on carrying out outstanding academic research leading to impactful papers, providing substantial scope for innovation, creativity and scientific judgement. You will work within a highly collaborative team, be expected to interact closely with other team members carrying out synergistic work on the same topic, so collaboration, communication and collegiality are key attributes. At the same time you will work independently with a “hands-off” management style, so proactive approach, high self-motivation, resourcefulness and strong drive to achieve academic goals are also highly important attributes.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor Lilach Sheiner Lilach.Sheiner@glasgow.ac.uk

This post is full-time (35 hours per week) and has funding available until 31st December 2029.

To apply online at: www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/research-assistant-slash-associate-5795836