Research Associate
Agriculture, Food and Veterinary,Veterinary Science,Biological Sciences,Biology,Microbiology
Short info about job
Company: University of Glasgow
Department: RI Infection, Immunity and Inflammation
Salary: £34,520 to £38,833
Hours: Full Time
Contract type: Permanent
Type / Role: Academic or Research
Phone: +44-1208 6688446
Fax: +44-1408 8376770
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Detail information about job Research Associate. Terms and conditions vacancy
Job Purpose
To make a leading contribution to a GALVmed funded project investigating drug resistance in veterinary trypanosomes.
Postholder will be working under the supervision of Professor Michael Barrett (Principal Investigator) within the Wellcome Centre for Molecular Parasitology (WCMP) of the Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation.
The position requires knowledge in the area of parasite biology and drug resistance. Specifically, the postholder will conduct, manage and publish research in the area of drug resistance in veterinary trypanosomes as well as assist in managing and directing this complex and challenging project.
Standard Terms & Conditions
Salary will be on the University’s Research and Teaching Grade, level 7, £34,520 - £38,833 per annum.
This post is full time and has funding for 8 months.
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.
Vacancy ref: 018210, Closing date: 13 September 2017.
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