Research Associate
Health and Medical,Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology,Biological Sciences,Biology,Molecular Biology and Biophysics,Biochemistry
Short info about job
Company: University of Glasgow
Department: RI, Infection, Immunity and Inflammation
Salary: £33,943 to £38,183
Hours: Full Time
Contract type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Type / Role: Academic or Research
Phone: +44-1376 2629547
Fax: +44-1404 7831298
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Detail information about job Research Associate. Terms and conditions vacancy
Job Purpose
To make a leading contribution to the research project FlyMet.org – a tissue-based metabolomics online resource for the Drosophila and systems biology communities.
Postholder will be working under the supervision of Dr Karl Burgess (Co-Investigator) within the Wellcome Centre for Molecular Parasitology (WCMP) of the Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation.
The position requires knowledge in genome-wide metabolomics data anlaysis. Specifically, the postholder will conduct, manage and publish research in the area of Drosophila biochemistry 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, £33,943 -£38,183 per annum.
This post is full time with funding available until 31 August 2020.
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.
It is the University of Glasgow’s mission to foster an inclusive climate, which ensures equality in our working, learning, research and teaching environment.
We strongly endorse the principles of Athena SWAN, including a supportive and flexible working environment, with commitment from all levels of the organisation in promoting gender equity.
The University of Glasgow, charity number SC004401.
Vacancy reference; 018654, closing date 10 September 2017.