Research AssistantNew

Job details

Posted 19 February 2026
Salary Grade 6: £33,951 - £37,694 per annum
Location Glasgow
Job Type Research and Teaching
Reference 193093
Expiry 23 March 2026 at 23:45

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant to contribute to multiple veterinary parasitology projects, working with Professor James Cotton and Dr Roz Laing. The successful candidate will be expected to make a substantial contribution to general lab management in addition to specific research projects, including the formulation and submission of research publications and research proposals as opportunities allow.

We welcome applications from candidates who hold an SCQF Level 10 (Honours degree) in veterinary biosciences, zoology, genetics, biochemistry, or a relevant subject and ideally a PhD or additional relevant experience of working in parasitology or molecular biology laboratories, pathogen genomics research groups, or other relevant areas.

You will contribute to multiple veterinary parasitology projects, working with Professor James Cotton and Dr Roz Laing. You will be expected to make a substantial contribution to general lab management in addition to specific research projects, including the formulation and submission of research publications and research proposals as opportunities allow.

• Plan and conduct assigned research individually or jointly in accordance with the project deliverables and MVLS 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 veterinary parasitology group, including contributing to publications of international quality in high profile/quality refereed journals, 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 group meetings, seminars and workshops across the 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 MVLS, including budgets/expenditure.
• Carry out modest teaching activities e.g. demonstrating 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 genetic and genomic techniques and analyses, and in anthelmintic resistance research.
• 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’s Strategic Plan, World Changers Together.

Knowledge & Qualifications

Essential:

• A1 SCQF Level 10 [Honours degree] in veterinary biosciences, zoology, genetics, biochemistry, or a relevant subject.
• A2 Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of parasitology, nematode biology or other relevant subject.

Desirable:

• B1 An awarded [or recently submitted or near completion] PhD in molecular parasitology or other relevant subject, or equivalent experience.
• B2 A clean UK driving licence.

Skills

Essential:

• C1 Basic molecular biology skills e.g. DNA and RNA isolation, PCR, gel electrophoresis.
• C2 Research creativity and cross-discipline collaborative ability as appropriate.
• C3 Excellent communication skills (oral and written),…