Research Assistant/Associate

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

Location: Glasgow

Salary: £33,951 to £46,049 per annum. Grade 6/7

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 20th August 2025

Closes: 17th September 2025

Job Ref: 180274

We are seeking a skilled and motivated researcher to join the School of Infection & Immunity, MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR), who will play a leading role in a Pfizer-funded research programme focussed on vaccine effectiveness of maternal RSV vaccination in infants in Scotland.

This study will be a secondary data analysis of routinely collected healthcare data.

The successful candidate will work within the National Safe Haven secure research environment to prepare the linked datasets and undertake analysis according to the study protocol and statistical analysis plan.

You should have experience in epidemiological analysis using routine healthcare datasets, along with advanced skills in coding in R and/or Stata. Completion of MRC or equivalent GDPR training in the last 3 years is desirable.

In addition to conducting analyses, the post-holder will contribute to the preparation and submission of research publications and reports for the commercial funder. You will also be encouraged to participate in other research publications and develop new research proposals as opportunities arise.

MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR) (http://www.cvr.ac.uk/)

This position is full time and has funding for up to 2 years from start date.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Louisa Pollock, Louisa.Pollock@glasgow.ac.uk

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