Research Assistant/Associate Position at the University of Glasgow – Visa Sponsorship Available

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom
School: College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences – School of Infection & Immunity
Position Type: Research and Teaching (Full-Time)
Duration: Fixed-term, up to 3 years
Salary Range:

• Grade 6: £33,951 – £37,694 per year
• Grade 7: £41,064 – £46,049 per year
  Reference: 185293
  Application Deadline: 3 December 2025

Overview

The University of Glasgow is inviting applications for a Research Assistant or Research Associate to support groundbreaking research in the area of gut immunology and inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). This role forms part of the newly established Gut Translational Research Group, led by Professor Gwo-tzer Ho at the School of Infection and Immunity.

This team brings together leading immunologists, clinical researchers, and translational scientists working to better understand Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis—conditions affecting over 300,000 individuals in the UK.

This position is ideal for candidates seeking to advance their academic career, engage in high-impact clinical research, and work with cutting-edge multi-omic datasets, organoid models, and immune cell co-cultures.

Research Project Focus

The successful candidate will:

• Investigate gut repair and regeneration mechanisms in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
• Work with human-derived organoids, epithelial and immune cells, and advanced co-culture systems.
• Explore the role of mitochondria and immunometabolism in immune responses.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary collaborations with clinicians, immunologists, and data scientists.
• Support publication efforts, grant proposals, reports, and conference presentations.

This role offers professional growth, including opportunities to gain experience at the academic-industry interface.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research independently and collaboratively.
• Maintain lab records, analyze results, and produce technical reports.
• Publish in high-quality peer-reviewed journals.
• Present research locally and internationally.
• Support research funding proposal development.
• Participate in lab mentoring and supervision of students.
• Contribute to teaching and academic service as required.

Applicants for Grade 7 should demonstrate strong research independence, leadership ability, and a growing publication record.

Required Qualifications

For Grade 6 Applicants (Research Assistant):

• Bachelor’s degree (SCQF Level 10 or equivalent) in Immunology or a related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of immunology.

For Grade 7 Applicants (Research Associate):

• PhD (SCQF Level 12) in Immunology or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Experience designing human experimental studies (e.g., organoids, immune cell culture).

Desired Technical Skills (Advantageous but Not Mandatory)

• High-dimensional flow cytometry, confocal microscopy, RNA-seq, spatial transcriptomics
• Gene manipulation techniques (e.g., CRISPR)
• Metabolic assays (e.g., Seahorse, SCENITH, METFLOW)
• Experience in bioinformatics and multi-omic data interpretation

Visa Sponsorship

This position may be eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship, depending on candidate eligibility.

If you require sponsorship, ensure you meet the requirements under UKVI guidelines:
👉 https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Employee Benefits

Working at the University of Glasgow includes:

✅ 41 days paid leave (full-time staff)
✅ Excellent pension scheme
✅ Flexible working environment
✅ Free 6-month UofG Sports membership for new staff
✅ A welcoming and inclusive community committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit their full application through the University of Glasgow careers portal (See the link below!!!)

Important: Ensure your application clearly addresses each essential and desirable criterion to be shortlisted.

Closing Date

3 December 2025 at 23:45

Apply Now: https://www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/users/login