Research AssistantNew

Job details
Posted 13 February 2026
Salary GRADE 6, £33,951-£37,694 per annum
Location Glasgow
Job Type Research and Teaching
Reference 193333
Expiry 02 March 2026 at 23:45

We are seeking to appoint a research assistant in immunology to join the research group of Dr Jennifer Malcolm [Principal Investigator] based in the University of Glasgow Dental School. The study will focus on identifying MHCII neoepitopes linking bacterial infection with the loss of CD4 T cell tolerance and susceptibility to rheumatoid arthritis. The post-holder will be responsible for the development, design, and execution of experiments to map antigen characteristics and investigate their functions, using cutting edge immunological techniques, including MHCII immunopeptidomes, T cell functional assays, multicolour flow cytometry and in vivo transgenic models.

This research could deepen fundamental knowledge and promote translational/preclinical development.

The successful candidate will have extensive skills and a proven track record of designing and executing immunological experiments, including immune cell culture, T cell functional assays and multi-parameter flow cytometry. The successful candidate 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 exciting and challenging project as opportunities allow.

• Plan and conduct assigned research individually or jointly in accordance with the project deliverables and project/group/School/College research strategy.
• Document research output including analysis and interpretation of all data, maintaining records and databases, drafting technical/progress reports and papers as appropriate.
• Develop and enhance your research profile and reputation and that of The University of Glasgow/School/Research Group, including contributing to publications of international quality in high profile/quality refereed publications, enhancing the research impact in terms of economic/societal benefit, and gathering indicators of esteem.
• Contribute to the presentation of work at international and national conferences, at internal and external seminars, colloquia and workshops to develop and enhance our research profile.
• Contribute to the identification of potential funding sources and to assist in the development of proposals to secure funding from internal and external bodies to support future research.
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in team/ group/ meetings/ seminars/ workshops across the research Group/School/College/University and wider community.
• Contribute to the organisation, supervision, mentoring and training of undergraduate and/or postgraduate students and less experienced members of the project team to ensure their effective development.
• Perform administrative tasks related to the activities of the research group and School, including Budgets/Expenditure.
• Carry out modest Teaching activities (e.g. demonstrating etc) and associated admin as assigned by the Head of School and in consultation with Principal Investigator.
• Keep up to date with current knowledge and recent advances in the field/discipline.
• Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School/Director of Research Institute.
• Contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University Strategy.

• A1: SCQF Level 10 (Honours degree) in immunology or other relevant subject.
• A2: A comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of the wider subject area or subject specialism.
• Desirable B1:
  An awarded (or recently submitted or near completion) PhD in subject specialism or equivalent.
• Essential Skills
• C1:
  Excellent project or subject specific skills, including processing of primary tissues, immune cell culture, T cell functional assays and/or multi-colour flow cytometry.
• C2:
  Excellent communication skills (oral and written), including public presentations and ability to communicate complex data/concepts clearly and concisely.
• C3:
  Excel…