Research Assistant/Associate

Job Purpose

The post-holder will contribute to the research programmes of the Neuropathology Research Laboratory, in particular a National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke multicentre collaborative research project on ‘Neuropathological Characterisation of CTE, working with Dr Willie Stewart. Specifically, the job requires expert knowledge in neuroanatomy, a range of laboratory techniques in histology and approaches to the analysis of research materials, including image analysis.

The post-holder will also be expected to contribute to the formulation and submission of research publications and research proposals as well as help manage and direct this complex and challenging project, as opportunities allow.

Standard Terms & Conditions

Salary will be on the University’s Research and Teaching Grade, level 6/7 £27,328 – £30,738/£33,574 – £37,768 per annum.

This post has funding for up to 5 years.

New entrants to the University will be required to serve a probationary period of 6 months.

The successful applicant will be eligible to join the Universities’ Superannuation Scheme. Further information regarding the scheme is available from the Superannuation Officer, who is also prepared to advise on questions relating to the transfer of Superannuation benefits.

All research and related activities, including grants, donations, clinical trials, contract research, consultancy and commercialisation are required to be managed through the University’s relevant processes (e.g. contractual and financial), in accordance with the University Court’s policies.

The University has been awarded the Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award.

The University of Glasgow, charity number SC004401.

The University is committed to equality of opportunity in employment.